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Robert William Wren Pye

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Photograph of 487 Squadron, Royal Air Force, being inspected by King George VI and Queen Elizabeth (later The Queen Mother) at RAF Methwold, Norfolk. Robert Pye is standing 'this end of the photo'. Image kindly provided by Robert Pye (1997). Image may be subject to copyright restrictions.

Photograph of 487 Squadron, Royal Air Force, being inspected by King George VI and Queen Elizabeth ( …

Identity

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  • Title
  • Forenames
    Robert William Wren AWMM
  • Surname
    Pye AWMM
  • Ingoa
  • Also known as
    Bob AWMM
  • Service number
    WWII NZ414891 AWMM
  • Gender
    Male AWMM
  • Iwi / Hapū / Waka / Rohe
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Civilian life

About birth

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  • Birth
    7 February 1921 AWMM
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  • Post war occupation
  • Next of kin on embarkation
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Service

Wars and conflicts

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Military decorations

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Training and Enlistment

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Embarkations

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Prisoner of war

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  • Capture details
  • Days interned
  • Liberation date
  • Liberation Repatriation
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Medical history

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Last known rank

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Biographical information

Biographical information

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  • Husband of Grace. Embarked for overseas service as a Wireless Operator/Air Gunner. AWMM

Death

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  • Death
    27 May 2012 AWMM
    Age 91 AWMM
    Takanini, Auckland AWMM
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  • Obituary
    Death notice: New Zealand Herald, 29 May 2012 AWMM
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Memorial

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Sources

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  • References
    • Martyn, E. (1998-2008). For Your Tomorrow (Vols. 1-3). Christchurch, N.Z.: Volplane Press. AWMM
      Vol. 3, p.598, ref.81 AWMM
    • 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. AWMM
    • List of RNZAF [Royal New Zealand Air Force] Personnel - Embarkation Lists, November 1940 - July 1942. Archives New Zealand, Wellington (R17845762). AWMM

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