Identity
Title
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David Alexander AWMM
Surname
Abbot AWMM
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Also known as
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WWII NZ401219 AWMM
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Rohe
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Biographical information
- Son of Gavin Melville Abbot (WW1 13/280).
Husband of Heather; father of Deidre, Jillian and Lynne
Four sons, brothers served in WW2 David Alexander (A 401219) James Duncan (NZ39713) and Newton Bishop Abbot (NZ451389) and Gavin Malcolm Abbot (80132).
On embarkation Leading Aricraftman Abbot was an air gunner
Royal New Zealand Air Force, 75 (NZ) Squadron, RAF (7 May 1940 to 17 October 1943)
Cenotaph record initially prepared with the serviceman in 1999 AWMM - Awarded DFM on 20 july 1941 (at this date, he had completed 31 missions, flying hours 187.50. Remarks by Station Cdr : Sgt Abbot has carried out his operational flights qith a fine skill and dertermination that sets an excellent example to all other air gunners. His recognition is strongly recommended." Remarks by AOC : A rear gunner who, in addition to the coolness and courage he has displayed on operational flights, also sets a very fine example to his unit in the maintenance and pre-fligh preparation of his guns and turret. He is a very strong member of an oustandingly successful crew." (source : fold3 website) Public - Daniel - Researcher - 17 December 2019 - fold3 website
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Documents
- Hanson, C. (2001). By such deeds: honours and awards in the Royal New Zealand Air Force, 1923-1999. Christchurch, N.Z.: Volplane Press. AWMM
- Taylor, A. (1998). The New Zealand roll of honour : New Zealanders who have served their country in peace and war : 150 years, 1845-1995. Auckland, N.Z.: Roll of Honour Publications. AWMM
- Hanson, C. (2001). By such deeds: honours and awards in the Royal New Zealand Air Force, 1923-1999. Christchurch, N.Z.: Volplane Press. AWMM
Hanson, p. 49 AWMM - Taylor, A. (1998). The New Zealand roll of honour : New Zealanders who have served their country in peace and war : 150 years, 1845-1995. Auckland, N.Z.: Roll of Honour Publications. AWMM
Taylor, p. 68 AWMM - The New Zealand Herald AWMM
Death notice: New Zealand Herald, 14 July 2007 AWMM
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