HORSBURGH, Donald George James
| Service Number: | 11640 |
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| Enlisted: | 2 August 1940, Melbourne, Vic. |
| Last Rank: | Sergeant |
| Last Unit: | No. 2 Squadron (RAAF) |
| Born: | Melbourne, Vic., 28 July 1920 |
| Home Town: | Coburg, Moreland, Victoria |
| Schooling: | Not yet discovered |
| Occupation: | Salesman - Myer Emporium Bourke St, Melbourne |
| Died: | Flying Battle, Koepang, Timor, 23 March 1942, aged 21 years |
| Cemetery: |
Ambon War Cemetery, Ambon, Maluku, Indonesia 7 B 16 |
| Memorials: | Australian War Memorial Roll of Honour, No 2 Squadron RAAF Roll of Honour |
World War 2 Service
| 3 Sep 1939: | Involvement Sergeant, 11640 | |
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| 2 Aug 1940: | Enlisted Royal Australian Air Force, Sergeant, 11640, No. 2 Squadron (RAAF), Melbourne, Vic. |
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Son of Herbert George and Eveline May Horsburgh, of South Pascoe Vale, Victoria, Australia.
HORSBURGH. — In air operations over enemy territory, Sgt. W.O. Air Gunner Donald George James, R.A.A.F., dearly loved youngest son of Herbert G. and Eveline M. Horsburgh, of Walhalla-street, West Coburg, loved brother of Rhoda, Ronald (A.I.F., returned), Nancy and Edna.
Treasured memories.
He gave his life, his all.
—Father, mother, sisters and brother.
HORSBURGH. — In air operations over enemy territory, Sgt. W.O. Air Gunner Donald G. J., R.A.A.F., loved only brother of Ronnld (A.I.F., returned), and brother-in-law of Lou. A true pal and scout.
— Inserted by his brother, Capt. R. W. Horsburgh.
HORSBURGH.—A tribute to the memory of my brother, Sgt. W.O. Air Gunner Donald G. J., who lost his life over enemy territory.
So dearly loved, so deeply mourned.
—Inserted by Edna.
HORSBURGH. — In loving memory of my brother; Donnie, killed by enemy action over Koepang.
A beautiful nature, a heart of gold.
No better brother the world could hold.
Inserted by Rhoda and Wallace.
HORSBURGH.— Sgt. Donald George, in air operations in March, loving brother of Nancy, brother-in-law of Frank, and dearly beloved uncle of Allen.
Sadly missed.
HORSBURGH.— A tribute of respect to a loved friend, Sgt. Wireless Air Gunner, Donald George Horsburgh, killed in action at Koepang, aged 21.
Until the dawn breaks,
And God's peace we share.
—Mrs. D. Williams and family.
HORSBURGH. — Cherished memories of my fiance, Sgt. W.O. Air Gunner Donald George J., killed in air operations over enemy territory.
Too dearly loved to be forgotten.
— Inserted by Thelma.
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