Catalogue
Catalogue
Object Type
Name/Title
Pilot Officer (Temp) Certificate
Primary Maker
Date
1941
Physical Description
Level of Current Record
Parent
Related Object Notes
Cenotaph database record.
MS 93/88
Subject Notes
Harry Kinder (NZ411413) was born [1915]. He came with his parents to New Zealand at the age of four. Educated at Wanganui Collegiate School and King's College, Auckland, he enlisted in the Civil Reserve of Pilots in November, 1937. On the outbreak of war he transferred to the Royal New Zealand Air Force (RNZAF). He was awarded the Flying Badge on 5 July 1941 and commissioned as Pilot Officer (Temp) on 16 August 1941.
In September, 1942, he was stationed with 27 Squadron at Kluang, Johore, flying Blenheims. He returned to New Zealand in May, 1942, following the evacuation from Malaya. On 16 August 1942 he was promoted to Flying Officer. His plane was reported missing off the Wairarapa Coast on 8 December 1942. [Note: Harry Kinder was also known as Peter Kinder]
Last Update
04 Nov 2022
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