P03557.003 Accession Number: P03557.003

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Informal portrait of 402164 Squadron Leader (Sqn Ldr) Denis Russell Lawrence, DFC DFC(USA). Sqn Ldr Lawrence of Sydney, NSW, enlisted on 24 June 1940, and trained as a pilot. In November 1944 he was awarded a US Distinguished Flying Cross for heroism in collaboration with the US Navy on 14-16 January 1944. He was serving with 11 Squadron RAAF, when he was awarded a DFC for his skill and courage attacking Wissell Lakes, Tanto, Arafura. He was discharged on 15 November 1946.

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Accession Number
P03557.003
Photographer
Unknown
Classification
Photograph
Object Type
Black & white - Print silver gelatin
Date Made
c 1945
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Credit Line
Acquired 2001
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain

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