RUNNALLS, Tom Hodge

W/OFF Tom Runnalls crewed on Catalina Flying Boats with No. 20 Sqn. in Cairns and No. 43 Sqn in Darwin. The Catalina Flying Boats were involved in mine laying operations and played a significant role in halting the advance of the Japanese in the South West Pacific.Tom has recorded his service in the RAAF in his book a BABE IN ARMS A Personal Record of RAAF Service, 1942-1945. His recollections of training at 1 W.A.G.S. have been included in the COURSES page of this website.

Last Name
RUNNALLS
Given Names
Tom Hodge
Service Number
428363
Date of Birth
09/07/1924
Birth Location
Bodmin, England
Enlistment Date
10/10/1942
Enlistment Location
Melbourne VIC.
Course Details
WAGS Course 32
Intake Date
12/11/1942
Finish Date
21/04/1943
To
3 BAGS
Kill Date or Discharge Date
19/09/1945 (Discharged)
Discharge Unit
2 AOSchool
Rank
Warrant Officer
Notes

W/OFF Tom Runnalls crewed on Catalina Flying Boats with No. 20 Sqn. in Cairns and No. 43 Sqn in Darwin. The Catalina Flying Boats were involved in mine laying operations and played a significant role in halting the advance of the Japanese in the South West Pacific.Tom has recorded his service in the RAAF in his book a BABE IN ARMS A Personal Record of RAAF Service, 1942-1945. His recollections of training at 1 W.A.G.S. have been included in the COURSES page of this website.

NAA Status
DIGITIZED
1 WAGS - RUNNALLS Tom Hodge - 428363 ITS Somers Victoria edited -2
1 WAGS - RUNNALLS Tom Hodge - 428363 ITS Somers Victoria edited -2
1 WAGS - RUNNALLS Tom Hodge - 428363 [ 1 WAGS Course 32]
1 WAGS - RUNNALLS Tom Hodge - 428363 Air Gunner Darwin 1944 edited -1
1 WAGS - RUNNALLS Tom Hodge - 428363 [ 43 Squadron edited -3]
1 WAGS - RUNNALLS Tom Hodge - 428363 [ A BABE IN ARMS]
1 WAGS - RUNNALLS Tom Hodge - 428363 [Courier Article]

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