Distinguished Flying Cross (G. VI. R) officially dated 1945; 1939 – 45 Star, France & Germany Star, Defence & War Medal 1939 – 45 & Australian Service Medal 1939 – 45. The last three impressed named 423411 W. WALKER with the first two stars unnamed as issued, all are period swing mounted as worn. Comes with original D. C case & medal slip named to 42311 W. WALKER (3) & copies service records including photographs & squadron war diary including target lists & crews. Citation: Pilot Officer Walker has completed numerous operations against the enemy in the course of which he has invariably displayed the utmost fortitude, courage and devotion to duty. Was born on the 26/2/1923 in Burwood New south Wales. Pre-war he was working for the Department of Public Health as a junior clerk. He was given a leave of absence to join the R. He declined to join regulars but signed on with the reserve due to not wanting to give up government job and no career prospects with the RAAF. Great Kilroy cartoon Wot no career on interview records next to this statement! Enlisted 20/6/1942 as a navigator. Discharged as airman 18/1/1945 & commissioned Pilot Officer 19/1/1945. F Reserve 25/9/1945 being surplus to present personnel requirements. Canada training 6/5/43 – 5/8/43. Training UK 1/9/43 – 26/6/44. 300 Polish Squadron 26/4/44 – 26/8/44. 626 Squadron (RAF Wickenby, Lincolnshire) 5/9/44 – 3/2/45. 11 [RAAF] Personnel Despatch and Reception Centre 22/3/45 – 30/5/45 (this was the receiving station for Royal Australian Air Force aircrew in the UK). Embarked for Australia 30/5/45. Transferred to RAAF reserve 25/9/1945. Flying Hours: Anson: 162. Lancaster: 167 ops & 44 non ops. 626 Sqd 30 sorties 167 hours 8/9/44 14/1/45. We list militaria and coins weekly. We provide quality mounted medals, badges and historical research. We can mount your miniature or full size medals, ribbon bars or supply replacement ribbons or badges. We can also conduct military research on your behalf and value cherished objects with a current market or insured value. We run two specialist military auctions per year. Items are accurately described & photographed. Additional costs for this standard service will be added for this service based on publicly available Australia Post rates. Please note, these items are located and will be posted from Australia. We appreciate fair feedback from you once you receive the item. We aim to give you, the customer our best customer service. The item “WW2 AUSTRALIAN AIR FORCE RAAF DISTINGUISHED FLYING CROSS MEDAL GROUP 626 SQN” is in sale since Monday, November 2, 2020. This item is in the category “Collectables\Militaria\1939 – 1945 (WWII)”. The seller is “jb_military_antiques_14″ and is located in 2/135 Russell St, Morley, Perth, WA. This item can be shipped worldwide.
- Authenticity: Original
- Modified Item: No
- Original/Reproduction: Original
- Country: Australia
- Product Type: Medals
- Era: 1940s
- Featured Refinements: Australian WWII Collectables (1939-1945)