Robert Ranui Bradshaw
Born 3 Jun 1924 - Died 4 Oct 1944
- Service number
- NZ4215727 AWMM
- WWII 4215727 AWMM
- Also known as
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- Armed force / branch
- Air Force AWMM
- Last rank
- Flying Officer/Military AWMM Royal Air Force, No. 55 Squadron AWMM
- War
- World War II, 1939-1945 AWMM
About
- Title
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- Forenames
- Robert Ranui AWMM
- Surname
- Bradshaw AWMM
- Ingoa
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- Also known as
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- Service number
- NZ4215727 AWMM
- WWII 4215727 AWMM
- Gender
- Male AWMM
- Iwi / Hapū / Waka / Rohe
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- Religion
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Images
Documents
About birth
- Birth
- 3 Jun 1924 RNZAF Biographies (R17845608)
- Date of birth
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- Place of birth
- Whakatu, HastingsPublic - Lorraine Mona - Researcher - 11 October 2026 - https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/163936245/robert_ranui-bradshaw
- Birth notes
- Son of Albert Ernest & Daisy BRADSHAW (aka Shufflebotham - changed surname to Bradshaw by 1925-26)Public - Lorraine Mona - Researcher - 11 October 2026 - Refer to Alfred Ernest Shufflebotham's WWI # 12487 record
- Address before enlistment
- Hawke's BayPublic - Lorraine Mona - Researcher - 11 October 2026 - https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/163936245/robert_ranui-bradshaw
- Post war occupation
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- Next of kin
- WW2 Parents: Mr. & Mrs. A. E. Bradshaw of Haumoana Hawkes Bay AWMM
- Relationship status
- Single/WWII AWMM
Wars and conflicts
- War
- World War II, 1939-1945 AWMM
- Campaign
- Europe (Air) AWMM
- Armed force / branch
- Air Force AWMM
- Service number
- NZ4215727 AWMM
- WWII 4215727 AWMM
- Military service
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- Promotions/ Postings/ Transfers
Military decorations
- Medals and Awards
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Training and Enlistment
- Military training
- British Commonwealth Air Training Plan, No. 1 Central Navigation School, Rivers, Manitoba, Canada AWMM
Course 1: Graduation Date: 12/11/1943. AWMM - British Commonwealth Air Training Plan, No. 8 Bombing and Gunnery School, Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada AWMM
- British Commonwealth Air Training Plan, No. 2 Air Observer School, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada AWMM
- British Commonwealth Air Training Plan, No. 1 Central Navigation School, Rivers, Manitoba, Canada AWMM
- 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 Vessel was Lurline AWMM 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
- Flying Officer/Military AWMM
Royal Air Force, No. 55 Squadron AWMM - Last rank
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Biographical information
- Robert Bradshaw was the son of Albert Ernest Bradshaw and of Daisy Bradshaw (nee Walters), of Haumoana, Hawkes Bay.
Attended Napier Boys High School (Source: RNZAF Biographies (R17845608)) AWMM
About death
- Death
- 4 Oct 1944 AWMM
Age 20 AWMM - Date of death
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- Age at death
- 20yrsPublic - Lorraine Mona - Researcher - 11 October 2026 - https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/163936245/robert_ranui-bradshaw
- Place of death
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- Cause of death
- Killed on Active Service AWMM
- Death notes
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- Cemetery
- Harrogate (Stonefall) Cemetery, Yorkshire, England AWMM Sec. H. Row A. Grave 6. AWMM
- Cemetery name
- Masham, Harrogate Borough, North Yorkshire, EnglandPublic - Lorraine Mona - Researcher - 11 October 2026 - https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/163936245/robert_ranui-bradshaw
- Grave reference
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- Obituary
- The following air casualties are announced: — Killed on Active Service: Bradshaw Flying Officer Robert Ranui, Haumoana, Hawkes Bay.Public - Lorraine Mona - Researcher - 11 October 2026 - Marlborough Express, Volume LXXVIII, Issue 241, 13 October 1944, Page 2
- Memorial name
- THE BRADSHAW FAMILY PLOT - Havelock North Cemetery - PLOT: Section B. Row 23Public - Lorraine Mona - Researcher - 11 October 2026 - https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/163936245/robert_ranui-bradshaw
- Memorial reference
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Memorial
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Sources
- External links
- Commonwealth War Graves Commission record
https://www.cwgc.org/find-records/find-war-dead/casualty-details/2623399
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 (R17845748)
https://collections.archives.govt.nz/web/arena/search/#/entity/aims-archive/R17845748
Sources Used
- Commonwealth War Graves Commission record
- References
- Martyn, E. (1998-2008). For Your Tomorrow (Vols. 1-3). Christchurch, N.Z.: Volplane Press.
- This record is a work in progress and was partially compiled from the “Database of New Zealand Airmen who took part in Advanced Air Training in Canada during WW2”. Researched by Ivan and Lorna Lindsey of Tauranga. N.Z. 2003 – 2012. Reproduced with permission.
- 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. [List of Killed - Officers (Canada, Pacific, Europe) - Airmen (Canada, India and Far East)]. Archives New Zealand (R17845748)
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