Moore, John William

Date of birth:: February 14th, 1913 (Glasgow, Great Britain)
Nationality:: British (1801-present, Kingdom)

Biography

Service number Aus 401711.
John Moore was living in or around Melbourne when he enlisted. He was a secondary school teacher prior to enlisting and specialised in agricultural science, physics and chemistry.
He later saw service in Malta, the Middle East and North Africa rising to the rank of flight lieutenant.

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Distinguished Flying Medal (DFM)

Period:: Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:: Flight Sergeant
Unit:: No. 460 Squadron, Royal Australian Air Force
Awarded on:: May 14th, 1943

Citation:
"Flight Sergeant Moore, a wireless operator of very high calibre, has completed 30 operational sorties against targets in Germany, Italy and Occupied France, including Lorient, St Nazaire, Berlin and Essen. This airman invariably displays contempt for danger, pressing home his attacks regardless of any opposition. His cheerful bearing and devotion to duty are worthy of the highest praise".

Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC)

Period:: Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:: Flying Officer
Unit:: No. 460 Squadron, Royal Australian Air Force
Awarded on:: June 6th, 1944

Citation:
"This officer has completed, in various capacities, many successful operations against the enemy in which he has displayed high skill, fortitude and devotion to duty."

1939-1945 Star

Period:: Second World War (1939-1945)

Air Crew Europe Star

Period:: Second World War (1939-1945)

Defence Medal 1939-1945

Period:: Second World War (1939-1945)

War Medal 1939-1945

Period:: Second World War (1939-1945)

Service Medal 1939-1945

Period:: Second World War (1939-1945)

Sources

- Third Supplement to The London Gazette Issue 36015 published on the 11 May 1943
- Seventh Supplement to The London Gazette Issue 36550 published on the 2 June 1944
- Noble
- yorkshire-aircraft.co.uk