CARSON, Robert James
| Service Number: | 403499 |
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| Enlisted: | 1 February 1941 |
| Last Rank: | Flight Lieutenant |
| Last Unit: | No. 7 Operational Training Unit RAAF Tocumwal |
| Born: | Kent, England, 28 August 1917 |
| Home Town: | Sydney, City of Sydney, New South Wales |
| Schooling: | Not yet discovered |
| Occupation: | Clerk at David Jones Ltd |
| Memorials: |
World War 2 Service
| 1 Feb 1941: | Enlisted Royal Australian Air Force, 403499 | |
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| 1 Feb 1941: | Enlisted Royal Australian Air Force, Flight Lieutenant, 403499 | |
| 11 May 1943: | Honoured Distinguished Flying Medal | |
| 28 Feb 1946: | Discharged Royal Australian Air Force, Flight Lieutenant, 403499, No. 7 Operational Training Unit RAAF Tocumwal | |
| 28 Feb 1946: | Discharged Royal Australian Air Force, Flight Lieutenant, 403499 | |
| 25 Jun 1946: | Honoured Air Force Cross |
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Add my storyBiography contributed by Julianne Ryan
Born 28 August 1917, in Kent, England
Father Robert George Carson, living at 27 Trevenar Street, Ashfield, NSW
Described on enlisting as 23yrs 5mths old; single; 5' 9.5" tall; 128 lbs;
fair complexion; grey eyes; fair hair; Church of England
1/2/1941 enlisted into RAAF in Sydney, NSW
21/8/1941 awarded - "Flying Badge"
17/10/1941 ranked Temporary Sergeant
17/11/1941 embarked for overseas service
17/2/1942 disembarked into UK
18/4/1942 promoted to Flying Sergeant
18/4/1943 promoted to Temporary Warrant Officer
11/5/1943 London Gazette - awarded "Distinguished Flying Medal" (DFM)
"Flight Sergeant Carson, who has completed 24 sorties, is a determined and
courageous captain, whose devogtion to duty has set a praiseworthy example.
This was well illustrated during a recent attac on Mannheim. Whilst over the
target area his aircraft was illuminated by searchlights, but he skilfully evaded
them to complete his attack from a low level. On the return fligth the bomber
was hit and severly damaged by anti-aircraft fire Displaying great skill and
resource. Flight Sergeant Carson flew the aircraft safely to base."
2/11/1943 London, England, standing outside Buckingham Palace, after being decorated
with DFM
14/1/1944 appointed to rank of Pilot Officer
2/3/1944 repatriated from UK to Australia for duty
9/3/1944 disembarked in New York, from UK
21/6/1944 disembarked into Brisbane, QLD
14/7/1944 appointed to Flying Officer
23/9/1945 proceeded on temporary duty by air to Ascot
14/10/1945 proceeded on temporary duty outside the mainland of Australia
14/1/1946 appointed Flight Lieutenant in 7 Operational Training Unit
28/2/1946 discharged from service
25/6/1946 London Gazette - awarded "Air Force Cross" (AFC)
"High qualities of skills and determination whilst flying."
Medals: Distinguished Flying Medal; 1939-45 Star; Aircrew Europe Star;
Pacific Star; Italy Star; Defence Medal; Returned from Active Service Badge
Great nephew Jonathan Greeshaw and wife Rebecca (Bec) Greeshaw holds 6 of his 8 war medals
(Bec noted she believes Robert may have been buried with the other 2).
Robert returned to England and married Edith May Carson (nee Atkins, previous married
to J.Treen), lived in Surrey, England.
Robert was living in Barry, Cardiff when he died.
Sourced and submitted by Julianne T Ryan. 7/7/2016. Lest we forget.
In honour of great-nephew Jonathan Greeshaw - currently serving in the Australian Army today.
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