The Australian War Memorial Collection. Test site
Portrait of Squadron Leader David Shannon, DSO, DFC and Bar. As Flight Lieutenant David Shannon pilot No 617 Squadron RAF participated in the Dambusters Raid on Mohne Dam, Germany, on night of 16-17 May, 1943. Shannon holds his flight log book, which is held in the Memorial's collection. Writing to the Memorial's Director in 1963 William Dargie noted: "I thoroughly enjoyed painting David Shannon. He is a most delightful man and still, despite all his years away from home, a real, a dinkum Aussie. During the sittings, I think we both got a little homesick talking about Australia."
Italy Star. Engraved on reverse with recipient's details. Related to the service of David John Shannon, born 27 May 1922 at Unley Park, South Australia; an insurance clerk who joined the RAAF Reserv
Defence Medal. Impressed around edge with recipient's details. Related to the service of David John Shannon, born 27 May 1922 at Unley Park, South Australia; an insurance clerk who joined the RAAF R
1939-45 Star with Bomber Command clasp. Engraved on reverse with recipient's details. Related to the service of David John Shannon, born 27 May 1922 at Unley Park, South Australia; an insurance cle
Australia Service Medal. Impressed around edge with recipient's details. Related to the service of David John Shannon, born 27 May 1922 at Unley Park, South Australia; an insurance clerk who joined
Distinguished Service Order and bar (Geo VI). Unnamed as issued. Related to the service of David John Shannon, born 27 May 1922 at Unley Park, South Australia; an insurance clerk who joined the RAAF
Distinguished Flying Cross and bar (Geo VI). Engraved on reverse with year of issue. Related to the service of David John Shannon, born 27 May 1922 at Unley Park, South Australia; an insurance clerk