Richmond Brough
Born 15 May 1917 - Died 6 Apr 1943
- Service number
- NZ416084 AWMM
- WWII 416084 AWMM
- Also known as
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- Armed force / branch
- Air Force AWMM
- Last rank
- Sergeant (Pilot) AWMM Royal Air Force, No. 1663 Heavy Conversion Unit AWMM
- War
- World War II, 1939-1945 AWMM
About
- Title
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- Forenames
- Richmond AWMM
- Surname
- Brough AWMM
- Ingoa
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- Also known as
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- Service number
- NZ416084 AWMM
- WWII 416084 AWMM
- Gender
- Male AWMM
- Iwi / Hapū / Waka / Rohe
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- Religion
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Images
Documents
About birth
- Birth
- 15 May 1917 RNZAF Biographies (R17845608) Auckland RNZAF Biographies (R17845608)
- Date of birth
- Born on the 15th May 1917Public - Kelvin - Researcher - 11 November 2019 - http://www.aircrewremembered.com/rawling-stockton.html
- Place of birth
- AucklandPublic - Kelvin - Researcher - 11 November 2019 - http://www.aircrewremembered.com/rawling-stockton.html
- Birth notes
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- Address before enlistment
- Mangateparu, Auckland, New ZealandPublic - Kelvin - Researcher - 11 November 2019 - http://www.aircrewremembered.com/rawling-stockton.html
- Post war occupation
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- Next of kin
- WW2 Wife: Mrs. M. Brough. c/-Mr. C. Bennet, Loop Rd, Mangateparu, Morrinsville. AWMM
- WW2 Mr. & Mrs. M. Brough of Orakei AWMM
- Marguerite Brough (née Bennett) - wifePublic - Kelvin - Researcher - 11 November 2019 - http://www.aircrewremembered.com/rawling-stockton.html
- Relationship status
- Married/WWII AWMM
- Unknown AWMM Married AWMM
- MarriedPublic - Kelvin - Researcher - 11 November 2019 - http://www.aircrewremembered.com/rawling-stockton.html
Wars and conflicts
- War
- World War II, 1939-1945 AWMM
- Campaign
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- Armed force / branch
- Air Force AWMM
- Service number
- NZ416084 AWMM
- WWII 416084 AWMM
- Military service
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- Promotions/ Postings/ Transfers
- Royal Air Force, No. 10 Squadron AWMM
- Royal Air Force, No. 1663 Heavy Conversion Unit (HCU) HalifaxPublic - Antonio - Researcher - 4 September 2025 - By Such Deeds, p.97: Hanson
- Royal Air Force, No. 10 Operational Training Unit (Whitley)Public - Antonio - Researcher - 4 September 2025 - By Such Deeds, p.97: Hanson
Military decorations
- Medals and Awards
Training and Enlistment
- Military training
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- Branch Trade Proficiency
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- Enlistment
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- Age on enlistment
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- Occupation before enlistment
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Embarkations
- Embarkation details
- WW2 Royal New Zealand Air Force AWMM
Prisoner of war
- Capture details
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- Days interned
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- Liberation date
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- POW liberation details
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- Liberation Repatriation
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- POW serial number
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Medical history
- Medical notes
- Killed on Active Service, Cause of Death AWMM
Last known rank
- Last rank
- Sergeant (Pilot) AWMM
Royal Air Force, No. 1663 Heavy Conversion Unit AWMM - Last rank
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Biographical information
- Richmond Brough was the son of Mason Brough and of Edna Brough (nee Stephenson); husband of Marguerite Brough, of Mangateparu, New Zealand.
Attended Seddon Memorial Technical College (Source: RNZAF Biographies (R17845608)) AWMM
About death
- Death
- 6 Apr 1943 AWMM
Age 25 AWMM
Yorkshire AWMM - Date of death
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- Age at death
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- Place of death
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- Cause of death
- Killed on Active Service AWMM
- Death notes
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- Cemetery
- Driffield Cemetery, Yorkshire, England AWMM Grave 6206 AWMM
- Cemetery name
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- Grave reference
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- Obituary
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- Memorial name
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- Memorial reference
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Memorial
- Memorial name
- Auckland War Memorial Museum, World War 2 Hall of Memories AWMM
Related objects
Sources
- External links
- Commonwealth War Graves Commission record
https://www.cwgc.org/find-records/find-war-dead/casualty-details/2407690
Sources Used - RNZAF [Royal New Zealand Air Force] Biographies of Deceased Personnel 1939 - 1945 (Bound Volumes) - Bo - Cl. Archives New Zealand (R17845608)
https://collections.archives.govt.nz/web/arena/search/#/entity/aims-archive/R17845608
Sources Used - List of RNZAF [Royal New Zealand Air Force] Personnel - List of Personnel Killed or Missing in Various Theatres, 1940 - 1945. Archives New Zealand (R17845744)
https://collections.archives.govt.nz/web/arena/search/#/entity/aims-archive/R17845744
Sources Used - Aircrew Remebered:
https://aircrewremembered.com/rawling-stockton.htmlPublic - Antonio - Researcher - 4 September 2025 - Internet research
- Commonwealth War Graves Commission record
- References
- Martyn, E. (1998-2008). For Your Tomorrow (Vols. 1-3). Christchurch, N.Z.: Volplane Press.
- RNZAF [Royal New Zealand Air Force] Biographies of Deceased Personnel 1939 - 1945 (Bound Volumes) - Bo - Cl. Archives New Zealand (R17845608) - Former archives reference: AIR118
- Please note that the 11 volumes of the "RNZAF [Royal New Zealand Air Force] Biographies of Deceased Personnel 1939-1945" held at Archives NZ (formerly known as AIR118) should be used in conjunction with Errol Martyn's "For Your Tomorrow". FYT reflects detailed examination of all of the AIR118 bios which contain many inaccuracies and omissions.
- List of RNZAF [Royal New Zealand Air Force] Personnel - List of Personnel Killed or Missing in Various Theatres, 1940 - 1945. [(New Zealanders Attached to R.A.F. [Royal Air Force]) (Officers), (Europe) - Airmen]. Archives New Zealand (R17845744)
- List of RNZAF [Royal New Zealand Air Force] Personnel - Embarkation Lists, November 1940 - July 1942. Archives New Zealand, Wellington (R17845762).
- Royal New Zealand Air Force. (1941–1945). Contact: National magazine of the R.N.Z.A.F.; the official organ of the Air Force Association (Inc.). Levin, New Zealand: Royal New Zealand Air Force.
V4,n1,p76 - Auckland Museum. Roll of Honour, Auckland Province, 1939 - 1945. Auckland War Memorial Museum Library. MS 93/139.
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