Photographs relating to 26885 Sergeant Bartholomew William Simon, RAAF Accession Number: AWM2017.934.3.4

Description

Photograph of mine washed ashore in England, labelled 'Hitler to Brighton'.

Collection relating to 26885 Sergeant Bartholomew William Simon. A South Australian electrician in civilian life, Simon enlisted in the RAAF on 25 June 1940. He qualified as a wireless operator and air gunner, serving as air crew on Sunderland flying boats over Europe with 10 Squadron, RAAF. Simon was awarded a Mention in Despatches in 1944. He was discharged on 2 May 1946.

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Accession Number
AWM2017.934.3.4
Photographer
Unknown
Classification
Photograph
Object Type
Print
Physical Description
Support: Paper (Fibre-based)
Date Made
1940-1946
Place Made
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain

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