PADGETT [AFM], Norman Gunn

Awarded the Air Force Medal for " exceptional skill and courage whilst flying. His duties consisted of flying staff officers of the 9th Australia Division, later 5th Australia Division over their forward troop positions, and enabling them to make reconnaissance of enemy territory beyond their troop positions. During this period with only meagre facilities and practically no assistance he carried out all the maintanence of his aircraft."

Last Name
PADGETT [AFM]
Given Names
Norman Gunn
Service Number
408148
Date of Birth
01/12/1908
Birth Location
Mt. Cole Victoria Australia
Enlistment Date
03/01/1941
Enlistment Location
Melbourne VIC.
Course Details
WAGS Course 10
Intake Date
06/02/1941
Finish Date
31/03/1941
To
CFS
Kill Date or Discharge Date
02/01/1946 (Discharged)
Discharge Unit
HQ Lav
Rank
Flying Officer
Medals
Air Force Medal
Notes

Awarded the Air Force Medal for " exceptional skill and courage whilst flying. His duties consisted of flying staff officers of the 9th Australia Division, later 5th Australia Division over their forward troop positions, and enabling them to make reconnaissance of enemy territory beyond their troop positions. During this period with only meagre facilities and practically no assistance he carried out all the maintanence of his aircraft."

NAA Status
DIGITIZED
1 WAGS - PADGETT Norman Gunn - 408148 Citation
1 WAGS - PADGETT Norman Gunn - 408148
1 WAGS - PADGETT Norman Gunn - 408148 Citation

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