Difference between revisions of "Colin Lindsay Ottaway DFC"
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| dateofbirth = 2 Nov 1923 | | dateofbirth = 2 Nov 1923 | ||
| placeofbirth = Bedfordale, Western Australia | | placeofbirth = Bedfordale, Western Australia | ||
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| − | | placeofdeath = | + | | placeofdeath = Safety Bay, Western Australia |
| enlistmentage = 17 years, 1 month | | enlistmentage = 17 years, 1 month | ||
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| address = Mount Lawley, Western Australia | | address = Mount Lawley, Western Australia | ||
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==Award Citation== | ==Award Citation== | ||
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<ref> Commonwealth of Australia Gazette 26 Jul 1945, page 1599, position 25 & London Gazette of 17 Jul 1945, page 3686, position 22.</ref> | <ref> Commonwealth of Australia Gazette 26 Jul 1945, page 1599, position 25 & London Gazette of 17 Jul 1945, page 3686, position 22.</ref> | ||
==Post War== | ==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. | |
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| + | During 1958 Colin and Valma enjoyed a cruise, arriving in Fremantle from Singapore on 10 May 1958 aboard ''MV Gorgon''. | ||
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| + | 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=== | ===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. | 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:Returned to Australia ww2]] | [[Category:Returned to Australia ww2]] | ||
[[Category:Distinguished Flying Cross]] | [[Category:Distinguished Flying Cross]] | ||
[[Category:Armadale-Kelmscott ww2]] | [[Category:Armadale-Kelmscott ww2]] | ||
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| 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 |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| 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.
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.