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National Medal. Engraved reverse with recipient's details.
022084 (previously 429262) Ronald Jack McKimm was born in Bathurst, NSW, in 1924. He enlisted in the RAAF on 5 November 1942 and trained as a pilot. He served as a flight sergeant with 85 Squadron, flying Boomerangs, and later transferred as a warrant officer to 452 Squadron, flying Spitfires in Darwin, and Tarakan in the Netherlands East Indies. McKimm was discharged from the RAAF on 29 January 1946, but re-enlisted in 1950 and was commissioned.
He was awarded an Air Force Cross in 1955 when, as a helicopter pilot, he rescued five people from drowning during flooding in northern New South Wales. From 1966 until 1970 Wing Commander McKimm was appointed to command the newly re-formed 37 Squadron, responsible for flying medevac flights in C-130s out of South Vietnam, and transporting supplies and equipment into the country. The first transport flight landed at Vung Tau on 5 February 1967. McKimm was the overall commander of all RAAF units stationed at Vung Tau. The squadron also carried out bushfire and flood relief within Australia. McKimm was made a Commander of the Order of the British Empire for his work. He was promoted to group captain in 1970 and to air commodore in 1975.
1939-45 Star. Impressed reverse with recipient's details. Born in Parkes, NSW, in 1897, 1626 Air Mechanic Second Class Jack Edwin McKimm enlisted for service with 3 Squadron Australian Flying Corps
1939-45 Star. Impressed reverse with recipient's details. 022084 (previously 429262) Ronald Jack McKimm was born in Bathurst, NSW, in 1924. He enlisted in the RAAF on 5 November 1942 and trained as
Air Force Cross (EIIR). Engraved reverse lower arm with year of award. 022084 (previously 429262) Ronald Jack McKimm enlisted in the RAAF in 1942 and trained as a pilot. He served in 85 Squadron and
Australia Service Medal. Impressed around edge with recipient's details. Born in Parkes, NSW, in 1897, 1626 Air Mechanic Second Class Jack Edwin McKimm enlisted for service with 3 Squadron Australia
Australia Service Medal. Impressed around edge with recipient's details. 022084 (previously 429262) Ronald Jack McKimm was born in Bathurst, NSW, in 1924. He enlisted in the RAAF on 5 November 1942
British War Medal 1914-20. Impressed around edge with recipient's details. Born in Parkes, NSW, in 1897, 1626 Air Mechanic Second Class Jack Edwin McKimm enlisted for service in the Flying Corps on
British War Medal 1939-45. Impressed around edge with recipient's details. Born in Parkes, NSW, in 1897, 1626 Air Mechanic Second Class Jack Edwin McKimm enlisted for service with 3 Squadron Austral
British War Medal 1939-45. Impressed around edge with recipient's details. 022084 (previously 429262) Ronald Jack McKimm was born in Bathurst, NSW, in 1924. He enlisted in the RAAF on 5 November 194
Commander of the Order of the British Empire (Military) neck decoration. Unnamed as issued. 022084 (previously 429262) Ronald Jack McKimm was born in Bathurst, NSW, in 1924. He enlisted in the RAAF
Defence Force Medal. Engraved reverse with recipient's details. 022084 (previously 429262) Ronald Jack McKimm was born in Bathurst, NSW, in 1924. He enlisted in the RAAF on 5 November 1942 and train
Egypt Medal 1882 -1889 with the bar 'SUAKIN 1885'. The recipient's number, rank, name and regiment are engraved on the edge. Obverse: The diademed and veiled head of Queen Victoria with the legend, 'V
Khedive's Bronze Star. Unnamed as issued. Obverse: In the centre is the Sphinx with the three Great Pyramids in the background. Around this is a raised band, on the upper part of which is embossed 'E
Pacific Star. Impressed reverse with recipient's details. Born in Parkes, NSW, in 1897, 1626 Air Mechanic Second Class Jack Edwin McKimm enlisted for service with 3 Squadron Australian Flying Corps
Pacific Star. Impressed reverse with recipient's details. 022084 (previously 429262) Ronald Jack McKimm was born in Bathurst, NSW, in 1924. He enlisted in the RAAF on 5 November 1942 and trained as
South Vietnam Government Medal. Impressed reverse with recipient's details. 022084 (previously 429262) Ronald Jack McKimm was born in Bathurst, NSW, in 1924. He enlisted in the RAAF on 5 November 19
United Nations Service Medal for Korea. Impressed around edge with recipient's details. 022084 (previously 429262) Ronald Jack McKimm was born in Bathurst, NSW, in 1924. He enlisted in the RAAF on 5
Victory Medal. Impressed around edge with recipient's details. Born in Parkes, NSW, in 1897, 1626 Air Mechanic Second Class Jack Edwin McKimm enlisted for service in the Flying Corps on 16 October 1
Vietnam Medal. Impressed around edge with recipient's details. 022084 (previously 429262) Ronald Jack McKimm was born in Bathurst, NSW, in 1924. He enlisted in the RAAF on 5 November 1942 and traine
Defence Force Medal. Engraved reverse with recipient's details. 022084 (previously 429262) Ronald Jack McKimm was born in Bathurst, NSW, in 1924. He enlisted in the RAAF on 5 November 1942 and train
Vietnam Medal. Impressed around edge with recipient's details. 022084 (previously 429262) Ronald Jack McKimm was born in Bathurst, NSW, in 1924. He enlisted in the RAAF on 5 November 1942 and traine
Australia Service Medal. Impressed around edge with recipient's details. 022084 (previously 429262) Ronald Jack McKimm was born in Bathurst, NSW, in 1924. He enlisted in the RAAF on 5 November 1942
United Nations Service Medal for Korea. Impressed around edge with recipient's details. 022084 (previously 429262) Ronald Jack McKimm was born in Bathurst, NSW, in 1924. He enlisted in the RAAF on 5
South Vietnam Government Medal. Impressed reverse with recipient's details. 022084 (previously 429262) Ronald Jack McKimm was born in Bathurst, NSW, in 1924. He enlisted in the RAAF on 5 November 19
Australian Service Medal (1945-75) with 'KOREA' and 'SW PACIFIC' clasps. Engraved on reverse with recipient's details. 022084 (previously 429262) Ronald Jack McKimm was born in Bathurst, NSW, in 192
