CHARLESWORTH, Douglas Neal
| Service Number: | 422133 |
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| Enlisted: | 25 April 1942 |
| Last Rank: | Flight Sergeant |
| Last Unit: | No. 460 Squadron (RAAF) |
| Born: | Brisbane, Queensland, Australia, 6 December 1922 |
| Home Town: | Kogarah, Sydney, New South Wales |
| Schooling: | Canterbury Boys High, Canterbury, New South Wales, Australia |
| Occupation: | Clerk, John Fairfax & Sons Pty., Ltd. |
| Died: | Flying Battle, North West Europe, 18 November 1944, aged 21 years |
| Cemetery: |
Reichswald Forest War Cemetery, Germany Plot 28. Row A. Grave 12. |
| Memorials: | Australian War Memorial Roll of Honour, International Bomber Command Centre Memorial, Kogarah St. Paul's Church "Charlesworth" Memorial Window |
World War 2 Service
| 25 Apr 1942: | Enlisted Royal Australian Air Force, Aircraftman 2 (WW2), 422133, Aircrew Training Units | |
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| 25 Apr 1942: | Enlisted Royal Australian Air Force, Flight Sergeant, 422133 | |
| 18 Nov 1944: | Involvement Royal Australian Air Force, Flight Sergeant, 422133, No. 460 Squadron (RAAF), Air War NW Europe 1939-45 |
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Add my storyBiography contributed by Faithe Jones
Son of Douglas James Charlesworth and Ivy Irene Charlesworth, of Kogarah, New South Wales. Australia.
"FAR FROM THE LAND OF WATTLE", IN A HERO'S GRAVE HE LIES
ST. PAUL'S, KOGARAH.
A beautiful stained glass window was dedicated to the memory of the late Douglas Neal Charlesworth, in St. Paul's Church of England, Kogarah, on Sunday, 6th July, 1947.
This window was placed in the church by the Servers' Guild and friends of Doug, who was a member of Tt. Paul's Servers' Guild until he enlisted in September, 1941.
He had a peculiar experience, for while on training exercise in Canada he lost the sight of one eye, and was invalided home. After extensive treatment the sight was restored and he left for England and was drafted to the 460th Squadron.
He took part In 33 sorties and was lost over the Rhur Valley, on 18th November, 1944.
The window is a glorious piece of coloured workmanship and was executed of Sir. Alfred Handle of Sydney and is the figure of St. Michael. As Doug was in the R.A.A.F., a flying figure was chosen and the R.A A.F. Badge is surmounting the whole.
The ceremony was performed by the Venerable Archdcacon F. O. Hulme-Moir, Th.L., Senior Chaplain of New South Wales, Assistant Chaplain General during the war.
The church was crowded to overflowing, additional seats having been brought in. It was pleasing to see that we do not forget to honour those who gave of their best.
A further memorial will be placed in the church towards the end of the year.
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