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HUGHES, Donald David
Personal Details
| Service Number: | 15489 |
|---|---|
| Enlisted: | 3 June 1940 |
| Last Rank: | Pilot Officer |
| Last Unit: | No. 43 Squadron (RAAF) |
| Born: | Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, 20 January 1907 |
| Home Town: | Toronto, New South Wales |
| Schooling: | Not yet discovered |
| Occupation: | Not yet discovered |
| Died: | 30 January 1974, aged 67 years, cause of death not yet discovered, place of death not yet discovered |
| Cemetery: | Not yet discovered |
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Service History
World War 2 Service
| 3 Jun 1940: | Enlisted Royal Australian Air Force, Pilot Officer, 15489 | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Jul 1941: | Promoted Royal Australian Air Force, Leading Aircraftman | |
| 1 Feb 1942: | Promoted Corporal | |
| 29 Nov 1943: | Promoted Sergeant, No. 3 Operational Training Unit Rathmines | |
| 29 May 1944: | Promoted Flight Sergeant, 3 Reserve Personnel Pool (RAAF), stated as '2 RPP' | |
| 24 Mar 1945: | Involvement No. 43 Squadron (RAAF), Duties in a tropical area - off mainland Australia | |
| 17 Apr 1945: | Transferred No. 43 Squadron (RAAF) | |
| 29 May 1945: | Promoted Warrant Officer | |
| 30 Nov 1945: | Discharged Royal Australian Air Force, Pilot Officer, 15489 | |
| 17 Jan 1946: | Promoted Pilot Officer, Australian Gazette Issue No. 9 17 January 1946 (pg 119) |
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