John Reginald MARKEY

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Service Number:	403429
Enlisted:	6 January 1941
Last Rank:	Flying Officer
Last Unit:	No. 458 Squadron (RAAF)
Born:	Mosman, New South Wales, Australia , 28 May 1922
Home Town:	East Maitland, Maitland Municipality, New South Wales
Schooling:	Not yet discovered
Occupation:	Salesman
Died:	Flying Battle, Mediterranean Sea, 23 January 1944, aged 21 years
Cemetery:	No known grave - "Known Unto God" Malta Memorial Malta - Panel 16 Column 1., Malta Memorial, Malta Panel 16 Col 1
Memorials:	Australian War Memorial Roll of Honour, Malta Memorial, Floriana

3 Sep 1939:	Involvement Flying Officer, 403429
6 Jan 1941:	Enlisted Royal Australian Air Force, Aircraftman 2 (WW2), 403429, No. 2 Initial Training School Bradfield Park
6 Jan 1941:	Enlisted Royal Australian Air Force, Flying Officer, 403429
13 Jun 1941:	Embarked Royal Australian Air Force, 403429, Emb. Sydney for Canada
24 Oct 1941:	Promoted Royal Australian Air Force, Sergeant
24 Apr 1942:	Promoted Royal Australian Air Force, Flight Sergeant
24 Apr 1943:	Promoted Royal Australian Air Force, Warrant Officer
20 Jul 1943:	Promoted Royal Australian Air Force, Pilot Officer, No. 458 Squadron (RAAF)
9 Nov 1943:	Involvement Royal Australian Air Force, Pilot Officer, 403429, No. 458 Squadron (RAAF), Middle East / Mediterranean Theatre
20 Jan 1944:	Promoted Royal Australian Air Force, Flying Officer, No. 458 Squadron (RAAF)

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