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The same wording was used for the award of a Bar to his DFC<ref>Commonwealth of Australia Gazette 17 May 1945 on page 1129 & London Gazette 8 May 1945</ref> | The same wording was used for the award of a Bar to his DFC<ref>Commonwealth of Australia Gazette 17 May 1945 on page 1129 & London Gazette 8 May 1945</ref> | ||
==Post War== | ==Post War== | ||
| − | + | On 5 Feb 1949 Phillip married Mavis Irene Fuller in St Andrews Church, Perth. Born in 1921, Mavis died on 15 Jun 2003 at Mt Nasura, aged 81. | |
Electoral Roll entries: 1949 - 1958 at River road, Kelmscott, photographer; 1968 - 1980 at 8 Dale street, Kelmscott, photographer | Electoral Roll entries: 1949 - 1958 at River road, Kelmscott, photographer; 1968 - 1980 at 8 Dale street, Kelmscott, photographer | ||
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| Personal Information | |
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| Date of Birth | 19 Jul 1923 |
| Place of Birth | Gosnells, Western Australia |
| Death | 25 Jan 2010, aged 86 |
| Place of Death | Carnarvon, Western Australia |
| Age at Enlistment | 18 years, 9 months |
| Address | Kelmscott, Western Australia |
| Next of Kin | Father , Mr Herbert Martin |
| Military Information | |
| Reg Number | 427006 |
| Date of Enlistment | 26 Apr 1942 |
| Rank | Flying Officer |
| Unit/Formation | No. 617 Squadron RAF |
| Post War Details | |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Distinguished Flying Cross & Bar 1939-45 Star Air Crew Europe Star France & Germany Star |
Pre War
War Service
Discharged 18 Jan 1946
Award Comment
"For courage and devotion to duty in flying operations against the enemy". [1]
The same wording was used for the award of a Bar to his DFC[2]
Post War
On 5 Feb 1949 Phillip married Mavis Irene Fuller in St Andrews Church, Perth. Born in 1921, Mavis died on 15 Jun 2003 at Mt Nasura, aged 81.
Electoral Roll entries: 1949 - 1958 at River road, Kelmscott, photographer; 1968 - 1980 at 8 Dale street, Kelmscott, photographer