Phillip Herbert Martin DFC & Bar
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| Personal Information | |
|---|---|
| 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 1939-45 Star Air Crew Europe Star France & Germany Star |
Pre War
War Service
Served in No. 617 Squadron RAF during the time of the raids on German dams, flying Avro Lancaster aircraft.
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