MARTIN [DFC], Keith Alexander

Photo taken 1943. Keith Martin was stationed at 1 WAGS as a Pilot Officer. During WW2 he served as a Fighter Pilot in the Pacific Area. Later her served in Korea and was Commanding Officer of his squadron in Malaysia. He was awarded the DFC while serving with RAAF 77 SQN in Korea.. Later was based at the Air Academy USA as an Instructor and Lecturer of Military Studies.

Last Name
MARTIN [DFC]
Given Names
Keith Alexander
Service Number
418140
Distinguished Flying Cross
YES
Date of Birth
15/04/1923
Birth Location
Hawthorn Victoria
Enlistment Location
Melbourne Victoria
1Wags Start Date
09/12/1943
Course Details
Other
Finish Date
21/05/1944
To
No. 2 OTU
Kill Date or Discharge Date
16/11/1973
Discharge Unit
HEADQUARTERS OPERATIONAL COMMAND
Rank
Wing Commander
Notes

Photo taken 1943. Keith Martin was stationed at 1 WAGS as a Pilot Officer. During WW2 he served as a Fighter Pilot in the Pacific Area. Later her served in Korea and was Commanding Officer of his squadron in Malaysia. He was awarded the DFC while serving with RAAF 77 SQN in Korea.. Later was based at the Air Academy USA as an Instructor and Lecturer of Military Studies.

NAA Status
DIGITIZED
1 WAGS MARTIN Keith Alexander - 418140 1943
1 WAGS MARTIN Keith Alexander - 418140 1943 Enlistment Photo
1 WAGS MARTIN Keith Alexander - 418140 1943 DFC
1 WAGS MARTIN Keith Alexander - 418140 1943 Artist Portrait Korea

Acknowledgements

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