| Accession Number | P12061.001 |
|---|---|
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Black & white - Print silver gelatin |
| Maker |
Unknown |
| Date made | c 1944-1945 |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
|
Studio portrait of 402164 Squadron Leader (Sqn Ldr) Denis Russell Lawrence DFC DFC (USA). Sqn Ldr ...
Description
Studio portrait of 402164 Squadron Leader (Sqn Ldr) Denis Russell Lawrence DFC DFC (USA). Sqn Ldr Lawrence enlisted on 24 June 1940, and trained as a pilot. In November 1944, he was awarded a United States Distinguished Flying Cross for heroism whilst on operations with the US Navy on 14 to 16 January 1944. He was serving with 11 Squadron RAAF, when he was awarded a DFC for his skill and courage attacking Wissell Lakes, Dutch New Guinea. He was discharged on 15 November 1946.