Ronald Victor CLARKSON DFC

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CLARKSON, Ronald Victor

Service Number:	417805
Enlisted:	7 August 1940, Alberton, SA
Last Rank:	Flying Officer
Last Unit:	Not yet discovered
Born:	Peterhead, South Australia, Australia, 17 May 1918
Home Town:	Peterhead, Port Adelaide Enfield, South Australia
Schooling:	Not yet discovered
Occupation:	Not yet discovered
Memorials:	Australian Capital Territory Garden of Remembrance

World War 2 Service

7 Aug 1940:	Enlisted Alberton, SA
18 Jul 1942:	Involvement Flying Officer, 417805
18 Jul 1942:	Enlisted Adelaide
18 Jul 1942:	Enlisted Royal Australian Air Force, Flying Officer, 417805
8 Aug 1945:	Discharged
Date unknown:	Honoured Distinguished Flying Cross

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Biography contributed by Patricia Schroeder

Distinguished Flying Cross
Citation:
Pilot Officer Clarkson has completed a large number of sorties as air gunner against a wide variety of targets.
On several occasions he has been involved in engagements against enemy fighters, but he has defended his aircraft with much skill and determination and his efforts have contributed materially to the successes obtained.
This officer has proved himself to be a most valiant member of aircraft crew.

Submitted 9 November 2023 by Patricia Schroeder

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