McMILLAN [DFC], Robert Peter

" Some time after the declaration of World War II, Peter transferred to the RAAF and after training was seconded to the RAF’s Desert Air Force in which he served with distinction as a tail gunner in twin-engined, 4-man crew, medium bombers both in the Western Desert and Italian campaigns. He was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross."

Last Name
McMILLAN [DFC]
Given Names
Robert Peter
Service Number
406220
Distinguished Flying Cross
YES
Course Details
WAGS Course 6
Intake Date
17/10/1940
Finish Date
05/04/1941
To
1 BAGS
Kill Date or Discharge Date
09/11/1945 (Discharged)
Discharge Unit
1 PHU
Rank
Flying Officer
Notes

" Some time after the declaration of World War II, Peter transferred to the RAAF and after training was seconded to the RAF’s Desert Air Force in which he served with distinction as a tail gunner in twin-engined, 4-man crew, medium bombers both in the Western Desert and Italian campaigns. He was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross."

NAA Status
OPEN
1 WAGS - McMILLAN Robert Peter - 406220 Citation

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