General Information
Service(s):
Royal Australian Air Force
Service No:
407115
Rank:
Flight Lieutenant
Date of Birth:
15 August 1921
Place of Birth:
Hahndorf, South Australia, Australia
Prisoner of War:
No
Honours:
Distinguished Flying Cross
Award Citations
Distinguished Flying Cross
Flight Lieutenant DICKSON was posted to No. 4 Tac/R. Squadron on the 23rd April, 1943, and since that date has carried out sixtysix sorties including five strikes. He has completed 98 hours of operational flying practically all of which was over hostile territory. His gallantry and devotion to duty have been an inspiration to other pilots of the squadron.
Owing to his courage, reliability and intimate knowledge of enemy territory, he was sought by allied fighter squadrons to lead their formations in dive bombing strikes. His skill, courage and outstanding leadership while leading these attacks are worthy of the highest praise.
Unit: No. 4 Squadron, RAAF
Archival Material
National Archives of Australia
| Series No. | Control Symbol | Item Title | Digitised Item | Item ID |
| A9300 | DICKSON R A | DICKSON RONALD ARCHIBALD : Service Number - 407115 : Date of birth - 15 Aug 1921 : Place of birth - HAHNDORF SA : Place of enlistment - ADELAIDE : Next of Kin - DICKSON MARJORIE |
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5379580 |
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Record Published:
New Book Release:
8 October 2023