ADDINSALL, Geoffrey William
| Service Number: | 410586 |
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| Enlisted: | 30 January 1942 |
| Last Rank: | Flight Sergeant |
| Last Unit: | No. 12 Squadron (RAF) |
| Born: | Rainbow, Victoria, Australia, 26 September 1922 |
| Home Town: | Noojee, Baw Baw, Victoria |
| Schooling: | Timboon State School, Victoria, Australia |
| Occupation: | Truck and Tractor Driver (road construction) |
| Died: | Flying Battle, Germany, 10 July 1943, aged 20 years |
| Cemetery: |
Reichswald Forest War Cemetery, Germany 3. F. 6. |
| Memorials: | Australian War Memorial Roll of Honour, International Bomber Command Centre Memorial |
World War 2 Service
| 3 Sep 1939: | Involvement Flight Sergeant, 410586 | |
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| 30 Jan 1942: | Enlisted Royal Australian Air Force, Flight Sergeant, 410586, No. 12 Squadron (RAAF) | |
| 30 Jan 1942: | Enlisted Royal Australian Air Force, Aircraftman 2 (WW2), 410586, No. 4 Initial Training School Victor Harbor | |
| 25 Apr 1942: | Promoted Royal Australian Air Force, Leading Aircraftman, Aircrew Training Units | |
| 30 Apr 1942: | Transferred Royal Australian Air Force, Leading Aircraftman, No. 1 Wireless Air Gunnery School Ballarat | |
| 21 Sep 1942: | Transferred Royal Australian Air Force, Leading Aircraftman, No. 1 Bombing and Air Gunnery School / No. 1 Air Observers School / Evans Head | |
| 15 Oct 1942: | Promoted Royal Australian Air Force, Sergeant, 1 Embarkation Depot | |
| 2 Dec 1942: | Transferred Royal Australian Air Force, Sergeant, RAF Conversion Units | |
| 15 Apr 1943: | Promoted Royal Australian Air Force, Flight Sergeant, RAF Conversion Units | |
| 14 Jun 1943: | Transferred Royal Australian Air Force, Flight Sergeant, No. 12 Squadron (RAF), Commenced Operational Flying | |
| 14 Jun 1943: | Involvement Royal Australian Air Force, Flight Sergeant, 410586, No. 12 Squadron (RAF), Air War NW Europe 1939-45, RAF Lancaster Mid Upper Gunner. | |
| 10 Jul 1943: | Discharged Royal Australian Air Force, Flight Sergeant, 410586, No. 12 Squadron (RAF), M.I.A. confirmed K.I.A. |
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Add my storyBiography contributed by Faithe Jones
Son of Mr. and Mrs. William Frederick Addinsall, of Noogee, Victoria, Australia.
Sgt. Airgunner G. W. Addinsall.
Offical news has been received by the relatives of Sgt. Gunner Addinsall that he was killed in air operations over Germany. The International Red Cross have forwarded a photograph of his grave in Germany. This fine young man was 21 years of age and was reported missing some months ago. Prior to his enlistment, he worked with his father Mr. W. F. Addinsall on contract work. His mother died 12 years ago and he lived with his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Bautovich, who have recently left Timboon to take up residence in Warrnambool.
He was one of the most popuular young men in the district, highly respected by everyone and showed brilliant ability by topping his classes during his training for the air crew. Whilst in Wales he wrote very interesting and enthusiastic letters home.
He was one of a crew of a Lancaster bomber and in that crew there was a Welshman, a Scotchman, a Canadian and himself (an Australian). They had many a controversy as to the best country, but he maintained he came from the best country. Sgt. Gunner Addinsall's father is on essential work in New Guinea at present. His sister, Betty, is a member of the W.A.A.F.'s; a younger brother (Ray) has joined the Air Cadets; while the youngest brother, Neil, is still going to school. Everyone will regret the passing of such a fine type of manhood, and their sympathies will go out to the relatives in their bereavement. A ceremony will be held at the Shire Hall, Cobden, on Wednesday, May 10, at p.m.
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