NAA: A12372, R/337/P

Gazetted: The London Gazette, 27 December 1960

Distinguished Service Order

Group Captain Parsons has an impressive war record having participated in more than 100 sorties. A number of these have been bombing attacks against targets in Germany.

On one occasion in February, 1945, his aircraft sustained severe damage and went into a steep uncontrollable dive. Only at the last moment did he get clear of the aircraft before it crashed.

This gallant officer was soon on operations again and executed further successful sorties. His last operational mission was an attack on Berchtesgaden.

Group Captain Parsons has invariably displayed the highest qualities of skill, courage and leadership, qualities which have inspired all.

Gazetted: The London Gazette, 22 June 1945

Distinguished Flying Cross

Gazetted: The London Gazette, 15 October 1943

Archival Material

National Archives of Australia

Series No.	Control Symbol	Item Title	Digitised Item	Item ID
A12372	R/337/H	PARSONS Keith Raymond John : Service Number - O337 : Date of Birth - 28/06/1914 : Place of Birth - Scotsdale, TAS : Conflict - WW2		30718856
A12372	R/337/P	PARSONS Keith Raymond John : Service Number - O337 : Date of Birth - 28/06/1914 : Place of Birth - Scotsdale, TAS : Conflict - WW2		30718857

• WW2 Nominal Roll: RAAF Service