| Place | Europe: United Kingdom, England |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | SUK10500 |
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Black & white - Print silver gelatin |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
|
England. 1943-02-05. Funeral service for 402745 Flight Sergeant Rawdon Hume Middleton, the RAAF's ...
Description
England. 1943-02-05. Funeral service for 402745 Flight Sergeant Rawdon Hume Middleton, the RAAF's first VC winner. He was buried with full military honours in a country churchyard near his station. Air Vice Marshal H. N. Wrigley represented the High Commissioner for Australia (Mr S. M. Bruce) and the RAAF. The graveside service was conducted by Squadron Leader H. C. Thrush of Prospect, SA, RAAF Chaplain.