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BOYLAND, John
Personal Details
| Service Number: | 436395 |
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| Enlisted: | 2 January 1943 |
| Last Rank: | Flight Lieutenant |
| Last Unit: | Not yet discovered |
| Born: | Kalgoorlie, Western Australia, 6 June 1911 |
| Home Town: | Not yet discovered |
| Schooling: | Not yet discovered |
| Occupation: | Not yet discovered |
| Memorials: | East Perth Department of the Minister for Mines Roll of Honour |
Service History
World War 2 Service
| 2 Jan 1943: | Enlisted Royal Australian Air Force, Flight Lieutenant, 436395 | |
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| 10 Jan 1946: | Discharged Royal Australian Air Force, Flight Lieutenant, 436395 |
Personal Stories
RAAF & RAF Service
When the Second World War commenced, John "Jack" Boyland joined the RAAF and served between 1942 and 1946.
He was seconded as a Navigator to the 635 Pathfinder Force Squadron of the RAF, based at Downham Market in the UK, during 1944-45.
Jack held the commissioned rank of Flying Officer and served as a Navigator - Observer. He wore the Observers Wing (badge). The Squadron was involved in the bombing of Germany.
Submitted 27 April 2026 by John Boyland
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