Frederick James PEDERSEN

PEDERSEN, Frederick James

Service Number: 416606
Enlisted: 21 July 1941
Last Rank: Flight Lieutenant
Last Unit: No. 458 Squadron (RAAF)
Born: Gawler, South Australia, 30 June 1914
Home Town: Torrensville, South Australia
Schooling: Not yet discovered
Occupation: Aluminium metal spinner
Memorials: City of West Torrens WW2 Boulevard of Honour, Gawler Council WW2 Honour Roll
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Biography contributed by Kerry Bulow

Frederick served with 458 Squadron as a Pilot, and was awarded his Pilot Wings on the 2nd April 1942. He was attached to the RAF from 16th June 1942 till 29th October 1945 and served in the middle east command, earning the 1939-45 Star, Italy Star, Defence Medal, War Medal 1939-45 and the Australian Service Medal.