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Shortland, Gordon Campbell

Date of birth:
December 23rd, 1922 (Marricksville/New South Wales, Australia)
Service number:
Aus.423340
Nationality:
Australian (1901-present, Federal Monarchy)

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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Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Flight Sergeant
Unit:
No. 76 Squadron, Royal Air Force
Awarded on:
November 17th, 1944
Citation:
"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."
Distinguished Flying Medal (DFM)

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