Flt Lieut
Edward
Walter
"Doc"
Watson
DFC RAAF
Born in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Son of [father unknown] and [mother unknown]
[sibling(s) unknown]
[spouse(s) unknown]
[children unknown]
Died [date unknown]
[location unknown]
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Biography
Flt Lieut Edward Watson DFC RAAF served in the Royal Australian Air Force in World War II
Service started: 6 Nov 1939
Unit(s): RAF Coastal Command
Service ended: 19 Sep 1945
Service started: 6 Nov 1939
Unit(s): RAF Coastal Command
Service ended: 19 Sep 1945
Edward Watson DFC RAAF is a Military Veteran.
Served in the Royal Australian Air Force 6 Nov 1939-19 Sep 1945
RAF Coastal Command
Served in the Royal Australian Air Force 6 Nov 1939-19 Sep 1945
RAF Coastal Command
Beaufighter Pilot 455 Squadron RAAF Norway
Edward was born in 1915
Name WATSON, EDWARD WALTER Service Royal Australian Air Force Service Number 413699 Date of Birth 18 Apr 1915 Place of Birth SYDNEY, NSW Date of Enlistment 12 Sep 1941 Place of Enlistment SYDNEY, NSW Next of Kin WATSON, MADGE Date of Discharge 18 Sep 1945 Rank Flight Lieutenant Posting at Discharge 455 SQUADRON Prisoner of War No Honours Distinguished Flying Cross
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Categories: RAF Bomber Command | No. 455 Squadron, Royal Australian Air Force, World War II | Distinguished Flying Cross (United Kingdom) | 1939-1945 Star | War Medal 1939-1945 | Australia Service Medal 1939-1945 | Royal Australian Air Force, World War II