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Gurney, Charles Raymond "Bob"

Date of death:
May 2nd, 1942 (Papua New Guinea)
Buried on:
Commonwealth War Cemetery Port Moresby
Plot: A3. Row: D. Grave: 14.
Nationality:
Australian (1901-present, Federal Monarchy)

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Air Force Cross (AFC)

Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Squadron Leader
Unit:
No. 11 Squadron RAAF, Royal Australian Air Force
Awarded on:
June 11th, 1942
"For outstanding ability and seaward reconnaissances."

Posthumously awarded
Air Force Cross (AFC)

RAAF Pilot Badge

Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
RAAF Pilot Badge

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Location U.S. Armed Forces Cemetery No. 1

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