Date of birth:

February 20th, 1917 (Geraldton/Western Australia, Australia)

Service number:

Aus. 415096

Nationality:

Australian (1901-present, Federal Monarchy)

Reginald White was educated at Albany High School and was employed by the Vacuum Oil Company. He served two years in the Garrison Artillery before joining the RAAF on June 23, 1941. He trained in Australia and reached Britain in August, 1942.

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Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Flight Sergeant

Unit:

No. 460 (RAAF) Squadron, Royal Air Force

Awarded on:

October 15th, 1943

Citation:
"As wireless operator of a very successful crew, this airman has achieved excellent results both in the battle of the Ruhr and in sorties against Hamburg. The co-operation among the members of this crew has led to the success of many missions. F/Sgt. White has rendered sterling service to his squadron, both in the air and on the ground."

Invested at Bucking Palace on 15/5/1945 by King George VI.

• - https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/36211/supplement/4562
  - Reginald Graham White | The Australian War Memorial
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