Difference between revisions of "Colin Lindsay Ottaway DFC"
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| address = Mount Lawley, Western Australia | | address = Mount Lawley, Western Australia | ||
| relation = Father | | relation = Father | ||
| nextofkin = Mr Kenneth Ottaway | | nextofkin = Mr Kenneth Ottaway | ||
| − | | regnumber = W8865 & 427543 | + | | regnumber = W8865 & [https://recordsearch.naa.gov.au/SearchNRetrieve/Interface/ViewImage.aspx?B=5252154 427543] |
| enlistmentdate = 16 Dec 1940 (CMF) 19 Jul 1942 (RAAF) | | enlistmentdate = 16 Dec 1940 (CMF) 19 Jul 1942 (RAAF) | ||
| rank = Private & Flying Officer | | rank = Private & Flying Officer | ||
| unit = [[ 16th Australian Infantry Battalion (Cameron Highlanders Regiment)]] & [[No. 635 Squadron RAF]] | | unit = [[ 16th Australian Infantry Battalion (Cameron Highlanders Regiment)]] & [[No. 635 Squadron RAF]] | ||
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| medal1 = Distinguished Flying Cross | | medal1 = Distinguished Flying Cross | ||
| medal2 = 1939-45 Star | | medal2 = 1939-45 Star | ||
| − | | medal3 = | + | | medal3 = France & Germany Star |
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| medal5 = Australian Service Medal 1939-45 | | 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 Australian Infantry Battalion (Cameron Highlanders 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. | + | Colin's original enlistment was in the CMF, more specifically the [[16th Australian Infantry Battalion (Cameron Highlanders 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 and was mustered for General Duties. |
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| + | On 16 Jun 1943, 19 year old Colin was one of a large draft of 336 RAAF personnel who sailed for San Francisco in the United States aboard the [[SS Matsonia]], enroute to England. They arrived on 3 Jul 1943 having sailed via Auckland where a number of New Zealand Air Force personnel joined them. | ||
| + | Commissioned as of 20 May 1944 Embarked in Brisbane on 15 Jun 1943, disembarked in the UK on 31 Jul 1943 | ||
[[No. 635 Squadron RAF]] flew [[Avro Lancaster]]s from RAF Downham Market, Norfolk. | [[No. 635 Squadron RAF]] flew [[Avro Lancaster]]s from RAF Downham Market, Norfolk. | ||
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[[Category:Born WA ww2]] | [[Category:Born WA ww2]] | ||
| − | [[Category:]] | + | [[Category:Clerk ww2]] |
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[[Category:16th Australian Infantry Battalion (Cameron Highlander's Regiment)]] | [[Category:16th Australian Infantry Battalion (Cameron Highlander's Regiment)]] | ||
[[Category:No. 635 Squadron RAF]] | [[Category:No. 635 Squadron RAF]] | ||
Revision as of 17:12, 26 February 2022
 At brother Maxwell's wedding in 1941. In 16th (Cameroon Highlanders) Battalion kit. | |
| Personal Information | |
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| Date of Birth | 2 Nov 1923 |
| Place of Birth | Bedfordale, Western Australia |
| Death | 29 Aug 1996, aged 72 |
| Place of Death | Safety Bay, Western Australia |
| Age at Enlistment | 17 years, 1 month |
| Description | 5'10" (1.78m) tall ; ; fresh complexion ; blue eyes ; brown hair |
| Occupation | Clerk |
| Religion | Church of England |
| 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 | 16th Australian Infantry Battalion (Cameron Highlanders Regiment) & No. 635 Squadron RAF |
| Military Movement | |
| 1st Departure from Australia | |
| Journey Dates | 15 Jun 1943 ‒ 31 Jul 1943 |
| Return to Australia | |
| Journey Dates | 2 Jul 1945 ‒ 8 Aug 1945 |
| Post War Details | |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Distinguished Flying Cross 1939-45 Star France & Germany Star Defence Medal Australian Service Medal 1939-45 |
Pre War
War Service
Colin's original enlistment was in the CMF, more specifically the 16th Australian Infantry Battalion (Cameron Highlanders 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 and was mustered for General Duties.
On 16 Jun 1943, 19 year old Colin was one of a large draft of 336 RAAF personnel who sailed for San Francisco in the United States aboard the SS Matsonia, enroute to England. They arrived on 3 Jul 1943 having sailed via Auckland where a number of New Zealand Air Force personnel joined them.
Commissioned as of 20 May 1944 Embarked in Brisbane on 15 Jun 1943, disembarked in the UK on 31 Jul 1943
No. 635 Squadron RAF flew Avro Lancasters from RAF Downham Market, Norfolk.
Discharged on 20 Nov 1945.
Award Citation
"For skill and fortitude in operations against the enemy." [1]
Post War
Colin's Distinguished Flying Cross was presented to him by the Lieutenant Governor of Western Australia at Government House Perth on 3 Jan 1947. During 1952 Colin married Valma Lorraine Henderson (1929 - 1968). They had a daughter. Valma died on 29 Nov 1968 aged 39 in Floreat Park.
During 1958 Colin and Valma enjoyed a cruise, arriving in Fremantle from Singapore on 10 May 1958 aboard MV Gorgon.
Electoral Roll entries: 1949 at 142 Walcott street, Maylands, Insurance agent; 1954 at 90 Bagot road, Subiaco, newsagent; 1958 - 1980 at 14 Dunblane road, Floreat Park, newsagent then representative and finally a clerk.
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.