KNYVETT, Barrington Armitage
| Service Number: | 402869 |
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| Enlisted: | 11 November 1940 |
| Last Rank: | Flight Lieutenant |
| Last Unit: | No. 460 Squadron (RAAF) |
| Born: | Manly. New South Wales, Australia, 30 November 1915 |
| Home Town: | Leadville, Warrumbungle Shire, New South Wales |
| Schooling: | Dubbo High School, Technical College |
| Occupation: | Grazier |
| Died: | Flying Battle, Binbrook Village United Kingdom, 2 January 1944, aged 28 years |
| Cemetery: |
Cambridge City Cemetery, United Kingdom Grave 13951A Local Roll of Honour- Leadville New South Wales, Australia |
| Memorials: | Australian War Memorial Roll of Honour, Dunedoo & District War Memorial, Dunedoo and District Avenue of Honour, International Bomber Command Centre Memorial |
World War 2 Service
| 3 Sep 1939: | Involvement Flight Lieutenant, 402869 | |
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| 11 Nov 1940: | Enlisted Royal Australian Air Force, Aircraftman 2 (WW2), 402869 | |
| 11 Nov 1940: | Enlisted Royal Australian Air Force, Flight Lieutenant, 402869 | |
| 1 Dec 1942: | Honoured Distinguished Flying Cross, Air War NW Europe 1939-45, DFC investiture at Buckingham Palace by the King - December 1942 | |
| 2 Jan 1944: | Involvement Royal Australian Air Force, Flight Lieutenant, 402869, No. 460 Squadron (RAAF), Air War NW Europe 1939-45 |
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Add my storyBiography contributed by Graham Padget
DFC Citation for Flight Lieutenant Barrington Armitage Knyvett.
‘This officer, has a fine record of achievement. Throughout his tour, his courage, skill and determination in action have been an inspiration to his crew.
He has taken part in many raids of heavily defended areas of the Ruhr, pressing home his attacks with the utmost determination and with complete disregard for any opposition or for his own personal safety.
His unconquerable spirit, coupled with fine leadership, has set a magnificent example.'
Biography contributed by Elizabeth Allen
Barrington Armitage KNYVETT was born on 30th November, 1915 in Manly, Sydney, NSW
His parents were Edmund Francis KNYVETT & Edith Alice McBEATH who married in Walgett, NSW on 20th July, 1912
Biography contributed by Faithe Jones
Barrington Knyvett received his DFC for operation flying in the RUHR. He received his DFC from the King of England at Buckingham Palace, London, on 8 December 1942.
Barrington Knyvett was killed as a member of the crew of a Lancaster bomber, heavily laden with bombs, in No. 460 Squadron (RAAF), which crashed shortly after taking off from the Binbrook RAF Air Base, UK, on 2 January 1944. Everyone on board were killed.
No.460 Squadron (RAAF) is the most highly decorated Australian Squadron in Bomber Command and the squadron with the highest casualties. Almost 600 Australians from No.460 Squadron, including many who trained at No.5 E.F.T.S. at Narromine during WW2, are listed on the Australian War Memorial (AWM)’s Roll of Honour in Canberra.
Flight Lieutenant Barrington Armitage Knyvett DFC has received a Last Post Ceremony at the AWM, Canberra, commemorating his war service. https://www.awm.gov.au/collection/C2647670 (www.awm.gov.au)
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