Edward DAMPIER-CROSSLEY DFC

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DAMPIER-CROSSLEY, Edward

Service Number:	40312
Enlisted:	13 November 1940, Sydney
Last Rank:	Flight Lieutenant
Last Unit:	No. 619 Squadron (RAF)
Born:	Christchurch, New Zealand, 19 January 1921
Home Town:	Sydney, City of Sydney, New South Wales
Schooling:	Unknown
Occupation:	Student Veterinary Science
Died:	Flying Battle, Germany, 11 August 1943, aged 22 years
Cemetery:	Durnbach War Cemetery, Germany Plot 6, Row K, Grave 14
Memorials:	Australian War Memorial Roll of Honour, International Bomber Command Centre Memorial

World War 2 Service

13 Nov 1940:	Enlisted Royal Australian Air Force, 40312, Sydney
29 Dec 1942:	Honoured Distinguished Flying Cross, DFC Citation: This officer has always displayed outstanding qualities as captain of aircraft, pressing home his attacks with determination, resolution and courage. He has taken part in attacks on many of the enemy’s most heavily defended areas and has obtained some excellent photographs. His outstanding devotion to duty is worthy of the highest praise. (London Gazette 29 December 1942 Page 5638)
11 Aug 1943:	Involvement Flight Lieutenant, 40312, No. 619 Squadron (RAF)

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Biography contributed

Edward DAMPIER CROSSLEY was born in Christchurch, New Zealand on 19th January, 1921

His parents were Harry Maurice Croslegh DAMPIER CROSSLEY and Mabel Leslie RUTHERFORD

He enlisted in the RAAF in Sydney on 13th November, 1940 & became a Pilot Officer on 15th May, 1942 and a Flying Officer on 15th November, 1942

Edward died in a Flying Battle in Germany on 11th August, 1943 and is buried in the Durnbach War Cemetery

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