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YORK, Richard Arthur John
Personal Details
| Service Number: | 412047 |
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| Enlisted: | 21 June 1941 |
| Last Rank: | Flying Officer |
| Last Unit: | No. 453 Squadron (RAAF) |
| Born: | West Maitland, New South Wales, Australia, 10 March 1922 |
| Home Town: | Maitland, Maitland Municipality, New South Wales |
| Schooling: | Maitland Boys' High School, Maitland, New South Wales, Australia |
| Occupation: | Junior Clerk BHP - later Textile Manager |
| Died: | Natural causes, East Maitland, New South Wales, Australia, 10 April 1994, aged 72 years |
| Cemetery: |
Newcastle Memorial Park, Beresfield, New South Wales Cremated - Loggia 12/2 E/139 |
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Service History
World War 2 Service
| 21 Jun 1941: | Enlisted Royal Australian Air Force, Flying Officer, 412047, No. 453 Squadron (RAAF) |
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World War 1 Service
| 21 Jun 1941: | Enlisted Royal Australian Air Force, Aircraftman 2 (WW2), 412047, Sydney |
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World War 2 Service
| 7 Nov 1944: | Promoted Royal Australian Air Force, Pilot Officer, No. 453 Squadron (RAAF) | |
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| 7 May 1945: | Promoted Royal Australian Air Force, Flying Officer, No. 453 Squadron (RAAF) |
World War 1 Service
| 11 Oct 1945: | Discharged Royal Australian Air Force, Flying Officer, 412047, No. 453 Squadron (RAAF) |
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World War 2 Service
| 11 Oct 1945: | Discharged Royal Australian Air Force, Flying Officer, 412047, No. 453 Squadron (RAAF) | |
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| Date unknown: | Involvement Flying Officer, 412047, No. 453 Squadron (RAAF) |
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