Difference between revisions of "Colin Lindsay Ottaway DFC"
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| nextofkin = Mr Kenneth Ottaway | | nextofkin = Mr Kenneth Ottaway | ||
| − | | regnumber = 427543 | + | | regnumber = W8865 & 427543 |
| − | | enlistmentdate = 19 Jul 1942 | + | | enlistmentdate = 16 Dec 1940 (CMF) 19 Jul 1942 (RAAF) |
| − | | rank = Flying Officer | + | | rank = Private & Flying Officer |
| unit = No. 635 Squadron RAF | | unit = No. 635 Squadron RAF | ||
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| medal2 = 1939-45 Star | | medal2 = 1939-45 Star | ||
| medal3 = France & Germany Star | | medal3 = France & Germany Star | ||
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| + | | medal5 = Australian Service Medal 1939-45 | ||
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==War Service== | ==War Service== | ||
| + | Colin's original enlistment was in the CMF, more specifically the 16th Battalion (Cameron Highlander's Regiment) where he served from 16 Dec 1940 until his discharge on 17 Jan 1942. Six months later on 19 Jul 1942 he enlisted in the RAAF. | ||
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No 635 Squadron flew [[Avro Lancaster]]s from RAF Downham Market, Norfolk. | No 635 Squadron flew [[Avro Lancaster]]s from RAF Downham Market, Norfolk. | ||
| − | Discharged on 20 Nov 1945 | + | Discharged on 20 Nov 1945. |
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Colin's Distinguished Flying Cross was presented to him by the Lieutenant Governor of Western Australia at Government House Perth on 3 Jan 1947. | Colin's Distinguished Flying Cross was presented to him by the Lieutenant Governor of Western Australia at Government House Perth on 3 Jan 1947. | ||
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==Award Citation== | ==Award Citation== | ||
"For skill and fortitude in operations against the enemy." | "For skill and fortitude in operations against the enemy." | ||
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===Notes=== | ===Notes=== | ||
| + | Colin appears to have given a false date of birth to join the Army, but corrected it on joining the RAAF as he was 18 by then. | ||
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| + | [[Category:16th Australian Infantry Battalion (Cameron Highlander's Regiment)]] | ||
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[[Category:Born Australia ww2]] | [[Category:Born Australia ww2]] | ||
[[Category:Born WA ww2]] | [[Category:Born WA ww2]] | ||
Revision as of 01:35, 12 January 2020
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| Personal Information | |
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| Date of Birth | 2 Nov 1923 |
| Place of Birth | Bedfordale, Western Australia |
| Age at Enlistment | 17 years, 1 month |
| Address | Mount Lawley, Western Australia |
| Next of Kin | Father , Mr Kenneth Ottaway |
| Military Information | |
| Reg Number | W8865 & 427543 |
| Date of Enlistment | 16 Dec 1940 (CMF) 19 Jul 1942 (RAAF) |
| Rank | Private & Flying Officer |
| Unit/Formation | No. 635 Squadron RAF |
| Post War Details | |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Distinguished Flying Cross 1939-45 Star France & Germany Star War Medal 1939-45 Australian Service Medal 1939-45 |
Pre War
War Service
Colin's original enlistment was in the CMF, more specifically the 16th Battalion (Cameron Highlander's Regiment) where he served from 16 Dec 1940 until his discharge on 17 Jan 1942. Six months later on 19 Jul 1942 he enlisted in the RAAF.
No 635 Squadron flew Avro Lancasters from RAF Downham Market, Norfolk.
Discharged on 20 Nov 1945.
Colin's Distinguished Flying Cross was presented to him by the Lieutenant Governor of Western Australia at Government House Perth on 3 Jan 1947.
Award Citation
"For skill and fortitude in operations against the enemy." [1]
Post War
Notes
Colin appears to have given a false date of birth to join the Army, but corrected it on joining the RAAF as he was 18 by then.
- ↑ Commonwealth of Australia Gazette 26 Jul 1945, page 1599, position 25 & London Gazette of 17 Jul 1945, page 3686, position 22.
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