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Flight Lieutenant GRIFFITH proved himself to be a most courageous and reliable leader who showed great dash and determination when engaged on operations. From 25th April, 1944, to 1st December, 1944, he took part in ninety-five bombing, strafing, and photographic missions over the Wewak, Hollandia, Wadke, Biak, Vogelkop, Ceram and Halmahera areas. Thirty-nine of these missions were strikes.
On 3rd June, 1944, he took part in an interception over Biak Island, and was credited with one and a half enemy aircraft confirmed.
Flight Lieutenant GRIFFITH led missions of all types and, by his capable leadership, was responsible for the excellent results obtained on many occasions.
Unit: No. 78 Squadron, RAAF
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Members of No. 78 Squadron, RAAF, who took part in the RAAF's last major air combat in the SWPA during WWII
Archival Material
National Archives of Australia
| Series No. | Control Symbol | Item Title | Digitised Item | Item ID |
| A705 | 166/16/491 | GRIFFITH, John Carmichael - (Flight Lieutenant); Service Number - 408576; File type - Casualty - Repatriation; Place - Noemfoor, Dutch New Guinea; Date - 2 December 1944 | 1069412 | |
| A9300 | GRIFFITH J C | GRIFFITH JOHN CARMICHAEL : Service Number - 408576 : Date of birth - 27 Oct 1915 : Place of birth - ALBURY NSW : Place of enlistment - MELBOURNE : Next of Kin - GRIFFITH LIONEL |
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5370756 |
| A9300 | GRIFFITHS J C | GRIFFITHS JOHN CARMICHAEL : Service Number - 408576 : Date of birth - 27 Oct 1915 : Place of birth - Unknown : Place of enlistment - Unknown : Next of Kin - GRIFFITHS F |
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5260679 |
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8 October 2023