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Richard Barry Vernazoni

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Biography for Richard Barry Vernazoni. RNZAF [Royal New Zealand Air Force] Biographies of Deceased Personnel 1939 - 1945 (Bound Volumes) - Sm- Ty. Archives New Zealand (R17845617-0041). CC-BY 2.0.

Biography for Richard Barry Vernazoni. RNZAF [Royal New Zealand Air Force] Biographies of Deceased P …

Identity

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  • Title
  • Forenames
    Richard Barry AWMM
  • Surname
    Vernazoni AWMM
  • Ingoa
  • Also known as
  • Service number
    • NZ416185 AWMM
    • WWII 416185 AWMM
  • Gender
    Male AWMM
  • Iwi / Hapū / Waka / Rohe
  • Religion

Civilian life

About birth

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  • Birth
    28 February 1923 RNZAF Biographies (R17845617) RNZAF Biographies (R17845617)
  • Date of birth
  • Place of birth
  • Birth notes
  • Address before enlistment
  • Post war occupation
  • Next of kin on embarkation
    • Roger Vernazoni (father), 161 Wordsworth Street, Sydenham, New Zealand AWMM
    • WW2 Parents: Mr & Mrs R. Vernazoni, 161 Wordsworth St. , Sydenham, Christchurch AWMM
  • Relationship status

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
  • POW liberation details
  • POW serial number

Medical history

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  • Medical notes
    Killed on Active Service, Cause of Death AWMM

Biographical information

Biographical information

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  • Son of Roger S. and Freda Vernazoni of Sydenham, Christchurch.

    Next of kin details compiled from information in the Casualty lists published in the newspapers.

    Blind flying trained.

    Attended Christchurch West High School (Source: RNZAF Biographies (R17845617)) AWMM

Death

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  • Death
    30 May 1943 AWMM
    Age 20 AWMM
    The Netherlands (Holland), Europe AWMM
  • Date of death
  • Age at death
  • Place of death
  • Cause of death
    Killed on Active Service AWMM
  • Death notes
  • Cemetery
  • Cemetery name
  • Grave reference
  • Obituary
  • Memorial name
    Family plot memorial; Ruru Lawn Cemetery, Raymond Road, Christchurch, New Zealand Public - Sarndra - Researcher - 16 November 2015 - Personal visit
  • Memorial reference
    Block 33 Plot 89 Public - Sarndra - Researcher - 16 November 2015 - Christchurch City Council online cemetery database; http://heritage.christchurchcitylibraries.com/Cemeteries/interment.asp?id=74057

Memorials

Memorial

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  • Memorial name
    Runnymede Memorial, Surrey, United Kingdom AWMM

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  • Richard was the pilot of the Short sterling on which my 2nd cousin James Chandler was the rear gunner.
    So sad that so many brave young men and women paid the ultimate price to fight for freedom.
    R.I.P. to all.
    Public - Ian - 20 December 2023
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Sources

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  • References
    • The Evening Post AWMM
    • Martyn, E. (1998-2008). For Your Tomorrow (Vols. 1-3). Christchurch, N.Z.: Volplane Press. 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
    • RNZAF [Royal New Zealand Air Force] Biographies of Deceased Personnel 1939 - 1945 (Bound Volumes) - Ue - Z. Archives New Zealand (R17845617) - Former archives reference: AIR118 AWMM
    • List of RNZAF [Royal New Zealand Air Force] Personnel - List of Personnel Killed or Missing in Various Theatres, 1940 - 1945. [Missing - But Presumed Dead on Lapse of Time - Officers, Airmen]. Archives New Zealand (R17845743) AWMM
    • Please note that the 12 volumes of the "RNZAF [Royal New Zealand Air Force] Biographies of Deceased Personnel 1939-1945" held at Archives NZ (formerly known as AIR118) should be used in conjunction with Errol Martyn's "For Your Tomorrow". FYT reflects detailed examination of all of the AIR118 bios which contain many inaccuracies and omissions. 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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DateFirst namesLocationRelationshipContact
20 December 2023IanDerbyshire,Uk.Other
25 November 2022AntonioHastings DistrictResearcher
29 August 2020Ian BanksTaumarunui New ZealandResearcher
20 March 2020GarethOttawa, CanadaOther relative
16 November 2015SarndraAuckland, New ZealandResearcher

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