Coming Soon.
MARKEY, John Reginald
Personal Details
| Service Number: | 403429 |
|---|---|
| Enlisted: | 6 January 1941 |
| Last Rank: | Flying Officer |
| Last Unit: | No. 458 Squadron (RAAF) |
| Born: | Mosman, New South Wales, Australia , 28 May 1922 |
| Home Town: | East Maitland, Maitland Municipality, New South Wales |
| Schooling: | Not yet discovered |
| Occupation: | Salesman |
| Died: | Flying Battle, Mediterranean Sea, 23 January 1944, aged 21 years |
| Cemetery: |
No known grave - "Known Unto God" Malta Memorial Malta - Panel 16 Column 1., Malta Memorial, Malta Panel 16 Col 1 |
| Memorials: | Australian War Memorial Roll of Honour, Malta Memorial, Floriana |
Service History
World War 2 Service
| 3 Sep 1939: | Involvement Flying Officer, 403429 | |
|---|---|---|
| 6 Jan 1941: | Enlisted Royal Australian Air Force, Aircraftman 2 (WW2), 403429, No. 2 Initial Training School Bradfield Park | |
| 6 Jan 1941: | Enlisted Royal Australian Air Force, Flying Officer, 403429 | |
| 13 Jun 1941: | Embarked Royal Australian Air Force, 403429, Emb. Sydney for Canada | |
| 24 Oct 1941: | Promoted Royal Australian Air Force, Sergeant | |
| 24 Apr 1942: | Promoted Royal Australian Air Force, Flight Sergeant | |
| 24 Apr 1943: | Promoted Royal Australian Air Force, Warrant Officer | |
| 20 Jul 1943: | Promoted Royal Australian Air Force, Pilot Officer, No. 458 Squadron (RAAF) | |
| 9 Nov 1943: | Involvement Royal Australian Air Force, Pilot Officer, 403429, No. 458 Squadron (RAAF), Middle East / Mediterranean Theatre | |
| 20 Jan 1944: | Promoted Royal Australian Air Force, Flying Officer, No. 458 Squadron (RAAF) |
Personal Stories
Help us honour John Reginald Markey's service by contributing information, stories, and images so that they can be preserved for future generations.
Add my story
Showing 1 of 1 image.
Click images to start slideshow.
Click images to start slideshow.