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Belson, William Albert

Nationality:
Australian (1901-present, Federal Monarchy)

Biography

Service Number: 426293

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Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Flying Officer
Unit:
RAAF
Awarded on:
January 1st, 1946

London Gazette 1 January 1946, page 124, position 65
Commonwealth of Australia Gazette 24 January 1946, page 158, position 40
Mentioned in Dispatches
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Flying Officer
Unit:
No. 148 Squadron, Royal Air Force
Awarded on:
February 15th, 1946
Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC)
Navigator of outstanding ability on numerous sorties

London Gazette 15 February 1946, page 962, position 1
Commonwealth of Australia Gazette 21 February 1946, page 407, position 13

Sources

  • - Australia Records Office/ Familie geschiedenis
    - London Gazette 1 January 1946, page 124, position 65
    - London Gazette 15 February 1946, page 962, position 1
    - Commonwealth of Australia Gazette 24 January 1946, page 158, position 40
    - Commonwealth of Australia Gazette 21 February 1946, page 407, position 13
    - Australian War Memorial

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