GOLDSMITH, Adrian Philip
| Service Number: | 402500 |
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| Enlisted: | 16 September 1940 |
| Last Rank: | Flight Lieutenant |
| Last Unit: | Not yet discovered |
| Born: | Waverley, New South Wales, Australia, 25 April 1921 |
| Home Town: | Not yet discovered |
| Schooling: | Not yet discovered |
| Occupation: | Public Servant |
| Died: | Wahroonga, New South Wales, Australia, 25 March 1961, aged 39 years, cause of death not yet discovered |
| Cemetery: | Not yet discovered |
| Memorials: |
World War 2 Service
| 16 Sep 1940: | Enlisted Royal Australian Air Force, Flight Lieutenant, 402500 |
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World War 1 Service
| 5 Jun 1942: | Honoured Distinguished Flying Medal, Air Ministry, 5th June, 1942. ROYAL AIR FORCE. The KING has been graciously pleased to approve the following awards in recognition of gallantry displayed in flying operations against the enemy: — Distinguished Flying Medal. Aus.402500 Sergeant Adrian Philip GOLDSMITH, Royal Australian Air Force, No. 126 Squadron. This pilot has destroyed at least 5 enemy aircraft. On one occasion he dived through a strong enemy fighter screen to destroy a bomber. When engaged by the fighters he shot one of them down. |
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World War 2 Service
| 7 Jul 1942: | Honoured Distinguished Flying Cross, The KING has been graciously pleased to approve the following awards in recognition of gallantry displayed in flying operations against the enemy: — Distinguished Flying Cross. Pilot Officer Adrian Philip GOLDSMITH, D.F.M., (Aus.4O2500), Royal Australian Air Force, No. 126 Squadron. This officer is a skilful and courageous pilot. In June, 1942, during an attack on a convoy 130 miles from his base, he shot down 2 enemy aircraft. Since being awarded the Distinguished Flying Medal, Pilot Officer Goldsmith has destroyed 6 enemy aircraft, bringing his victories to 11. | |
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| 31 May 1945: | Discharged Royal Australian Air Force, Flight Lieutenant, 402500 |
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Add my storyBiography contributed by Sandra Barry
Adrian was the son of Sidney and Philippa Mary (nee Scott-Coward) Goldsmith.
Adrian joined the Royal Australian Airforce on 16.9.1940 -
Promotions:
Aircraftman Class 11 16.9.1940; Leading Aircraftman 9.11.1940; Sergeant 6.5.1941; Flight Sergeant 6.11.1941; Pilot Officer 15.5.1942; Flying Officer 15.11.1942; Flight Lieutenant (Temporary) 15.5.1944; Squadron Leader (Acting) 1.2.1945-3.4.1945)
For his service Adrian was awarded the Distinguished Flying Medal in 1942 and Distinguished Flying Cross, also in 1942.
In 1941 Adrian married Dorothea Rosemary nee Britton.
(Dorothy was on board M.V. Melbourne Star, on her way to Australia. At 08.23 hours on 2 April 1943 the unescorted Melbourne Star was hit by three of four torpedoes from U-129 about 480 miles southeast of Bermuda. The ship blew up and sank in less than 2 minutes. The master, 70 crew members, eleven gunners and 31 passengers were lost.
In 1944 Adrian married Doris May McGrath.
Adrian passed away on 25.3.1961. His ashes were scattered over the Timor Sea.
Adrian has a Memorial at Northern Suburbs Memorial Gardens and Crematorium - East Terrace 3 Wall 5.
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