Gage Darwent Sise
I whānau mai i te 21 Jan 1917 - I mate atu i te Mar 2004
- Nama Hōia
- NZ39941 AWMM
- 59072 AWMM
- Ingoa kārangaranga
- Bill AWMM
- Te tūnga whakamutunga
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- Pakanga
- World War II, 1939-1945 AWMM
E pā ana ki
- Taitara
- Squadron LeaderPublic - George Frederick - Researcher - 21 July 2016 - Otago Daily Times report, 12 July 1943
- Ngā ingoa tuatahi
- Gage Darwent AWMM
- Ingoa whānau
- Sise AWMM
- Ingoa
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- Ingoa kārangaranga
- Bill AWMM
- Nama Hōia
- NZ39941 AWMM
- 59072 AWMM
- Ira tangata
- Male AWMM
- Iwi / Hapū / Waka / Rohe
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- Pono
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Mātātuhi
Ngā tuhinga
Te whānautanga
- Whānautanga mai
- 21 Jan 1917 AWMM
- Rā i whānau mai ai
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- Wāhi Whānau
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- Tuhinga mō te whānautanga
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- Wāhi noho i mua i te whakaurunga
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- Mahi whai muri i te pakanga
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- Uri kiritahi
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- Mēnā he hoa rangatira tōna
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Ngā pakanga me ngā whawhai
- Pakanga
- World War II, 1939-1945 AWMM
- Kauhanga riri
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- Nama Hōia
- NZ39941 AWMM
- 59072 AWMM
- Urunga ki te ope taua
- Royal New Zealand Air Force attached to Royal Air Force AWMM
- Royal Air Force, No. 248 SquadronPublic - Antonio - Researcher - 13 April 2024 - By Such Deeds: Colin Hanson. p.442
- Royal Air Force, No. 254 SquadronPublic - Antonio - Researcher - 13 April 2024 - By Such Deeds: Colin Hanson. p.442
- Whakapikinga / Tukunga / Whakawhitinga
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Ngā tohu taumata rau ope taua
- Mētara me ngā Tohu
- Companion of the Distinguished Service Order and bar (DSO*) AWMM
Citation for the Award DSO: "This officer has served continously as a pilot in this squadron since August 1940. His efficiency and devotion to duty throughout many hazardous missions have always been of a very high order. He took command of the squadron at a difficult period and it has been due to his untiring energy and keenness that its efficiency and high morale have been maintained. On various occasions, Squadron Leader Sise has lead the squadron in successful attacks against enemy shipping during which no less than seven large merchant vessels have been destroyed. In all these occasions he has pressed home his attacks undaunted by any danger or opposition." New Zealand Gazette 6 May 1944. Citation for the Award of a Bar to the DSO: "This officer has displayed great gallantry in operations against the enemy. He is a brilliant leader whose personal example and untiring efforts have done much towards raising his squadron to the highest standard of fighting efficiency. Since being awarded a bar to the Distinguished Flying Cross, he has led formations of aircraft in several attacks on enemy shipping. In November 1944, Wing Commander Sise participated in an attack on shipping in Fioro Harbour. Much anti-aircraft fire was encountered. Wing Commander Sise's aircraft was hit. One engine caught fire but he pressed home after his attack and afterwards flew his damaged aircraft to base. Some days later this officer led a very large formation of aircraft in operations off Alsund. His great skill and forceful leadership played a large part in the success of the operation." New Zealand Gazette 6 Cecember 1944. AWMM - Distinguished Flying Cross and bar (DFC*) AWMM
- 1939-1945 Star AWMM
- Atlantic Star AWMM
- Defence Medal AWMM
- War Medal 1939-1945 AWMM
- New Zealand War Service Medal AWMM
- Citation Distinguished Flying Cross 08th February 1943 254 Sqn RAF: In November, 1942, shortly after making a most determined attack at very close range on a heavily escorted German supply ship, this officer's aircraft was badly damaged by anti-aircraft fire. With great difficulty he regained control, but was immediately attacked by three Focke Wulf 190s. By skilful evasive action Squadron Leader Sise managed to avoid the majority of 25 attacks, although his aircraft was again heavily hit. The enemy fighters eventually broke off the attack and Squadron Leader Sise managed to fly safely back to the coast, making a crash landing on the beach. He has always displayed the greatest keenness to engage the enemy and has set a fine example to his flight'.
Citation Bar to Distinguished Flying Cross 26th September 1944 248 Sqn RAF: 'Within recent weeks Wing Commander Sise has taken part in a number of sorties, during which several enemy ships of varying types have been sunk, and others damaged. Much of the success achieved can be attributed to this officer's great skill, inspiring leadership, and great determination'.Public - Kelvin - Researcher - 28 October 2021 - http://www.aircrewremembered.com/sise-gage-derwent.html
- Companion of the Distinguished Service Order and bar (DSO*) AWMM
Te Whakangungu me te Urunga atu
- Whakangungu ope taua
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- Branch Trade Proficiency
- PilotPublic - Antonio - Researcher - 20 May 2026 - By Such Deeds, p.442: Hanson
- Te urunga
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- Pakeke i te whakaurunga
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- Mahi i mua i te ekenga waka
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Te maha o ngā ekenga waka
- Taipitopito ekenga waka
- WW2 Royal New Zealand Air Force AWMM
Mauhere o te pakanga
- Kia mau ki ngā taipitopito
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- Ngā rā i mauherehia ai
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- Rā i puta ai
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- Ngā kōrero mō te puta i te mauhere pakanga
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- Te rā i whakahokia atu ngā hōia i mauherehia ai
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- Nama motuhake mō te mauhere pakanga
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Whakapapa hauora
- Tuhinga hauora
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Te tūnga whakamutunga e mōhiotia ana
- Te tūnga whakamutunga
- Group Captain RAFPublic - Antonio - Researcher - 20 May 2026 - By Such Deeds, p.442: Hanson
- Te tūnga whakamutunga
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Kōrero taurongo
- Education: Otago Boys High School, Otago University
Trained as an accountant
Attested RNZAF October 1939; joined the RNZAF at the outbreak of World War II
Flew Beaufighters with RAF Coastal Command
1943-1944: Wing Commander anti-shipping, Coastal Command
1944-1945: Commanding Officer 248 Squadron ( based in Cornwall) leading several attacks on shipping between Brest and Bordeaux
Meets Section Officer Mary Hollingworth Crear and marries her in 1945
1945: Commanding Officer RAF Station Mount Farm
1947: transferred to RAF in August
1 July 1958: Group Captain
26 January 1967: retires and returns to Dunedin. Retired to Wanaka enjoying trout fishing and speed-boating . Moved to Melbourne to in the late eighties where his son lived. AWMM
Te matenga
- Matenga
- Mar 2004 AWMM
Age 86 AWMM - Rā i mate ai
- 23 Dec 2003Public - Casey - Researcher - 17 June 2026 - Victoria, Australia, Wills and Probate Records, Probate File Number1234443
- Pakeke i te matenga
- 86Public - Casey - Researcher - 17 June 2026 - Victoria, Australia, Wills and Probate Records, Probate File Number1234443
- Wāhi Mate
- Vermont SouthPublic - Casey - Researcher - 17 June 2026 - Victoria, Australia, Wills and Probate Records, Probate File Number1234443
- Te momo matenga
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- Tuhipoka mō te matenga
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- Urupā
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- Ingoa o te urupā
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- Tohutoro kōhatu urupā
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- Pānui Matenga
- Obituary: New Zealand Herald, 6/7 March 2004, page A26 AWMM
- Ingoa maumaharatanga
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- Tohutoro maumaharatanga
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Maumaharatanga
- Ingoa maumaharatanga
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Ngā mātāwai
- Hononga ki waho
- Aviation Safety Network:
https://aviation-safety.net/wikibase/181785Public - Antonio - Researcher - 20 May 2026 - Internet research - Archive Report on Accident:
http://www.aircrewremembered.com/sise-gage-derwent.htmlPublic - Kelvin - Researcher - 28 October 2021 - http://www.aircrewremembered.com/sise-gage-derwent.html
- Aviation Safety Network:
- Ngā tuhinga
- Haigh, J., Polaschek, A. (Eds.). (1993). New Zealand and the Distinguished Service Order. Christchurch, N.Z.: Authors.
- Hanson, C. (2001). By such deeds: honours and awards in the Royal New Zealand Air Force, 1923-1999. Christchurch, N.Z.: Volplane Press.
- N.Z.E.F. Times
Vol. 4, n178, pg3; Vol. 4, n187, pg8 - Haigh, J., Polaschek, A. (Eds.). (1993). New Zealand and the Distinguished Service Order. Christchurch, N.Z.: Authors.
p. 367. - Martyn, E. (1998-2008). For Your Tomorrow (Vols. 1-3). Christchurch, N.Z.: Volplane Press.
Vol. 3, p. 589 ref 33 - The New Zealand Herald
Obituary: New Zealand Herald, 6/7 March 2004, page A26 - 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.
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