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WALTER PATRICK KELLY, DFM

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General Information

Service(s):
Royal Australian Air Force
Service No:
420208
Rank:
Flying Officer
Date of Birth:
6 January 1923
Place of Birth:
Paddington, New South Wales, Australia
Prisoner of War:
No
Honours:
Distinguished Flying Medal

Award Citations

Distinguished Flying Medal

Exceptional keenness has been shown by this pilot since joining his present squadron in December, 1943. He has destroyed three enemy aircraft and shared in the destruction of another. He has completed a considerable number of sorties and has invariably displayed outstanding courage and initiative.

Unit: No. 65 Squadron, RAF

Gazetted: The London Gazette, 20 October 1944

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