Date of birth:

January 15th, 1916 (Auckland/Northern Island, New Zealand)

Date of death:

May 24th, 1980

Service number:

39223

Nationality:

New Zealander (1907-1947, Dominion UK)

Promotions:
?: Flying Officer;
?: Acting Flight Lieutenant;
September 3rd, 1940: Flight Lieutenant;
December 1st, 1941: Temporary Squadron Leader;
June 5th, 1946: Squadron Leader (war subs.);
July 1st, 1946: Temporary Wing Commander (seniority July 1st, 1945);
March 11th, 1947: Squadron Leader (as from September 1st, 1945, seniority June 1st, 1944);
July 1st, 1950: Wing Commander.

Career:
March 20th, 1957: Retirement.

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Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Acting Flight Lieutenant

Awarded on:

June 25th, 1940

Citation:
"During recent operations over France and Belgium, Flight Lieutenant Clouston shot down four enemy aircraft. He has led his flight with determination and vigour, and has shown great personal gallantry."

LG34881/3862.

• - The London Gazette of 25th June 1940, Issue 34881
  - The London Gazette of 4th October 1940, Issue 34960
  - The London Gazette of 16th December 1941, Issue 35383
  - Fourth Supplement to The London Gazette of 25th June 1946, Issue 37631, dated 28th June 1946
  - Supplement to The London Gazette of 26th July 1946, Issue 37668, dated 30th July 1946
  - Second Supplement to The London Gazette of 7th March 1947, Issue 37902, dated 11th March 1947
  - Supplement to The London Gazette of 27th June 1950, Issue 38955, dated 30th June 1950
  - Second Supplement to The London Gazette of 22nd March 1957, Issue 41031, dated 26th March 1957