Gordon George SIMONS

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SIMONS, Gordon George

Service Numbers:	S30383, 416371
Enlisted:	6 August 1940, Southwark, SA
Last Rank:	Warrant Officer
Last Unit:	No. 458 Squadron (RAAF)
Born:	Findon, South Australia , 6 April 1918
Home Town:	Allenby Gardens , South Australia
Schooling:	Woodville High School
Occupation:	Clerk
Died:	Flying Battle, Italy, 14 December 1944, aged 26 years
Cemetery:	Ancona War Cemetery, Italy Plot 11. Row E. Grave 7.
Memorials:	Adelaide WW2 Wall of Remembrance, Australian War Memorial Roll of Honour, St Clair Woodville High School Honour Roll

World War 2 Service

6 Aug 1940:	Enlisted Australian Military Forces (Army WW2), Private, S30383, Southwark, SA
24 May 1941:	Enlisted Royal Australian Air Force, Warrant Officer, 416371, No. 458 Squadron (RAAF), Adelaide

Poppy Park

Penrith NSW recently dedicated an artificial poppy to every Australian who made the ultimate sacrifice for our beautiful country. My family purchased four poppies and Gordon was one we will research his history and speak of him often. We thank you for your sacrifice RIP Gordon xx

Submitted 6 June 2015 by Denise Bailey

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Biography contributed by Faithe Jones

Son of Thomas Edward and Amelia Isobel M. Simons; husband of Margaret Simons, of Sandringham, Victoria, Australia.

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