BROWN, Terence
| Service Numbers: | 2935, 3933 |
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| Enlisted: | 7 June 1937 |
| Last Rank: | Squadron Leader |
| Last Unit: | No. 40 Squadron (RAAF) |
| Born: | Granville, New South Wales, 26 April 1917 |
| Home Town: | Granville, Parramatta, New South Wales |
| Schooling: | Not yet discovered |
| Occupation: | Fitter & Turner |
| Memorials: |
World War 2 Service
| 7 Jun 1937: | Enlisted Royal Australian Air Force, Squadron Leader, 3933 |
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Non Warlike Service
| 7 Jun 1937: | Enlisted Royal Australian Air Force, Aircraftman, 2935 | |
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| 21 Jun 1939: | Involvement Royal Australian Air Force, Sergeant, 2935, Aircrew Training Units, Awarded Pilots Badge |
World War 2 Service
| 15 Sep 1939: | Involvement Royal Australian Air Force, Sergeant, Aircrew Training Units, Empire Air Training Scheme, Staff Pilot various Aircrew Schools | |
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| 15 Sep 1939: | Involvement Royal Australian Air Force, Sergeant, 2935, Aircrew Training Units, Empire Air Training Scheme, Staff Pilot various Aircrew Schools | |
| 3 Nov 1941: | Involvement Royal Australian Air Force, Flight Lieutenant, 2935, No. 10 Squadron (RAAF), Battle of the Atlantic - RAN and RAAF Operations | |
| 1 Oct 1943: | Honoured Distinguished Flying Cross, Battle of the Atlantic - RAN and RAAF Operations | |
| 1 Jan 1945: | Involvement Royal Australian Air Force, Squadron Leader, 3933, No. 40 Squadron (RAAF), Air War SW Pacific 1941-45 | |
| 19 Dec 1945: | Discharged Royal Australian Air Force, Squadron Leader, 3933 | |
| 19 Dec 1945: | Discharged Royal Australian Air Force, Squadron Leader, 3933, No. 40 Squadron (RAAF) | |
| 1 Jan 1946: | Honoured Mention in Dispatches |
Awarded the DFC
"Flight Lieutenant Brown has been engaged on operational duties for more than
two years. His tour of duties has included attacks on enemy submarines and
surface vessels and ferrying duties.
His aircraft has been intercepted by enemy fighters on several occasions, but
he has invariably fulfilled all tasks with efficienty and courage.
Since his operational duties ceased this officer has had much success in instructing
younger pilots."
Submitted 20 August 2016 by Steve Larkins
Biography contributed by Julianne Ryan
Born 26 April 1917 in Granville, New South Wales
Father Harold Vincent Brown, living at 24 Lane Street, Merrylands, NSW.
Described on enlisting as 20yrs 2mths old; single; 5' 10" tall; 156 lbs;
dark complexion; brown eyes; brown hair; Church of England
7/6/1937 enlisted as a Fitter General, in RAAF, in Laverton, Victoria
16/7/1938 MARRIED Margaret Louise Brown (living at 64 Brunswick Street, Granville, NSW)
21/6/1939 remustered to Airman Pilot as a Temporary Sergeant
21/6/1939 received Pilot Flying Badge
15/9/1939 proceeded by air to Mt Gambier
11/10/1939 proceeded by air to Whitemark
12/10/1939 returned by air to Laverton, Victoria
18/12/1939 Temporary Sergeant at No.1 Flying Training Station
1/3/1940 Temporary Sergeant at STF Rathmines
17/7/1940 embarked from Austalin for the UK
3/11/1941 posted to 10 Squadron
1/11/1942 deplaned to UK from Gibralter
14/10/1943 London Gazette - awarded - Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC)
for attacks on enemy sub-marines and surface vehicles
CITATION for DFC:-
"Flight Lieutenant Brown has been engaged on operational duties for more than
two years. His tour of duties has included attacks on enemy submarines and
surface vessels and ferrying duties.
His aircraft has been intercepted by enemy fighters on several occasions, but
he has invariably fulfilled all tasks with efficienty and courage.
Since his operational duties ceased this officer has had much success in instructing
younger pilots."
1/1/1945 Squadron Leader in 40 Squadron
28/7/1945 disembarked into Australia
18/10/1945 embarked from Australia for New Guinea
14/12/1945 disembarked into Australia
19/12/1945 discharged from service
1/1/1946 London Gazette - awarded - Mention in Despatches (MID)
for attacks on enemy sub-marines and surface vehicles
Medals: Distinguished Flying Cross; 1939-45 Star; Atlantic Star;
Returned from Active Service Badge
Sourced and submitted by Julianne T Ryan. 22/6/2016. Lest we forget.
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