Husband of Madeline Winifred

Cenotaph record initially prepared with the serviceman in 1999. A number of RNZAF squadrons served in the Solomon Islands at various times. The Bomber Reconnaissance Squadron (eg No 3 and No 14 Squadrons) was primarily involved in reporting enemy movements but also escorting American fighters to and from raids. Servicing Units (No 2 and 4) were stationed in the Solomons, as were No 15, 16, 17 and 18 Squadrons, all of which had a combat role such as carrying out bombing raids prior to troops landing on islands. Other squadrons were the flying boats and Support squadrons which had vital roles in transporting supplies, mail, air and ground crew and equipment. AWMM