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MELDRUM, Alexander John
Personal Details
| Service Number: | 400723 |
|---|---|
| Enlisted: | 13 October 1940 |
| Last Rank: | Flight Lieutenant |
| Last Unit: | No. 40 Squadron (RAF) |
| Born: | Shepparton Victoria Australia , 15 September 1916 |
| Home Town: | Canterbury, Boroondara, Victoria |
| Schooling: | L.L.B. (Law degree) |
| Occupation: | Barrister and Solicitor Supreme Court Victoria |
| Died: | Flying Battle, Tunisia Middle East, 11 April 1943, aged 26 years |
| Cemetery: |
Medjez-el-Bab, Cemetery, Tunisia Coll. Grave 7. E. 15., Medjez-el-Bab War Cemetery, Medjez el Bab, Tunisia |
| Memorials: | Australian War Memorial Roll of Honour, Kialla West Calder Woodburn Memorial Avenue |
Service History
World War 2 Service
| 3 Sep 1939: | Involvement Flight Lieutenant, 400723 | |
|---|---|---|
| 13 Oct 1940: | Enlisted Royal Australian Air Force, Aircraftman 2 (WW2), 400723, No. 2 Initial Training School Bradfield Park | |
| 13 Oct 1940: | Enlisted Royal Australian Air Force, Flight Lieutenant, 400723 | |
| 3 Jun 1941: | Promoted Royal Australian Air Force, Pilot Officer | |
| 27 Jun 1941: | Embarked Royal Australian Air Force, Pilot Officer, 400723, Embarked Sydney for Middle East | |
| 3 Dec 1941: | Promoted Royal Australian Air Force, Flying Officer | |
| 9 Sep 1942: | Promoted Royal Australian Air Force, Flight Lieutenant | |
| 5 Mar 1943: | Involvement Royal Australian Air Force, Flight Lieutenant, 400723, No. 40 Squadron (RAF), Middle East / Mediterranean Theatre |
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