Newton, William E (Flight Lieutenant, VC, 22nd Sqn, RAAF b.1919 - d.1943) Accession Number: PR83/021

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FLYING LOGOOK AND CORRESPONDENCE RELATED TO THE SERVICE AND LATER AWARD OF THE VC TO FLT/LT NEWTON FOR AIR ACTION OVER SALAMAUA ON 16 MARCH 1943. LETTERS OF CONDOLENCE AND INFORMATION CONCERNING HIS DEATH ARE ALSO INCLUDED

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Accession Number
PR83/021
Classification
Private Record
Object Type
Papers
Measurement
Archived measurement
Date Made
1939-1956
Whole/Part
Collection
Item Count
1
Access
Open
Copying Provisions
Copyright expired. Copying permitted subject to physical condition. Permission for reproduction not required.
Provenance
AWM315 419/071/037
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain

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