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NELSON, Rowland Clifton
Personal Details
| Service Numbers: | 433533, NX137014 |
|---|---|
| Enlisted: | 19 August 1942 |
| Last Rank: | Pilot Officer |
| Last Unit: | No. 30 Squadron (RAAF) |
| Born: | Enfield, New South Wales, Australia, 23 September 1920 |
| Home Town: | Enfield (NSW), Sydney, New South Wales |
| Schooling: | Not yet discovered |
| Occupation: | Not yet discovered |
| Died: | Flying Battle, Boram Airfield Papua New Guinea, 13 July 1944, aged 23 years |
| Cemetery: |
Lae War Cemetery DD. C. 8. Honour Roll - Enfield New South Wales, Australia |
| Memorials: | Australian War Memorial Roll of Honour |
Service History
World War 2 Service
| 3 Sep 1939: | Involvement Pilot Officer, 433533 | |
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| 19 Aug 1942: | Enlisted Australian Military Forces (Army WW2), Lance Bombardier, NX137014 | |
| 16 Apr 1943: | Enlisted Royal Australian Air Force, Aircraftman, 433533, No. 1 Wireless Air Gunnery School Ballarat | |
| 16 Apr 1943: | Enlisted Royal Australian Air Force, Pilot Officer, 433533, No. 30 Squadron (RAAF) | |
| 13 Jul 1944: | Involvement Royal Australian Air Force, Pilot Officer, 433533, No. 30 Squadron (RAAF) |
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