Shortland, Gordon Campbell
- Date of birth:
- December 23rd, 1922 (Marricksville/New South Wales, Australia)
- Service number:
- Aus.423340
- Nationality:
- Australian
Biography
Gordon Shortland enlisted 20 June, 1942 and as Pilot served with 76 and 298 Squadron.
Aircrew 20-6-42
General Duties -Pilot 13-10-45
Promotions:
AC II 20-6-42
LAC 12-9-42
SGT 16-4-43
F/SGT 16-10-43
PO 13-10-44
FO 13-4-45
19-9-45 appointment terminated at own request to resume University course.
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Distinguished Flying Medal (DFM)
- Period:
- Second World War (1939-1945)
- Rank:
- Flight Sergeant
- Unit:
- No. 76 Squadron, Royal Air Force
- Awarded on:
- November 17th, 1944
"Flight Sergeant SHORTLAND has completed numerous operations against the enemy in the course of which he has invariably displayed the utmost fortitude, courage and devotion to duty."
- Period:
- Second World War (1939-1945)
- Period:
- Second World War (1939-1945)
- Period:
- Second World War (1939-1945)
- Period:
- Second World War (1939-1945)
Service Medal 1939-1945
- Period:
- Second World War (1939-1945)
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