| Accession Number | AWM2017.934.3.1 |
|---|---|
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | |
| Maker |
London News Agency Photos Ltd |
| Place made | United Kingdom: England, Greater London, London |
| Date made | 8 May 1945 |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
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Photographs relating to 26885 Sergeant Bartholomew William Simon, RAAF
Description
Photograph of Victory in Europe (VE) Day in London. Serving personnel and civilians celebrate in Trafalgar Square, London. Identified in the centre, with a camera, is 26885 Sergeant Bartholomew William Simon.
Collection relating to 26885 Sergeant Bartholomew William Simon. A South Australian electrician in civilian life, Simon enlisted in the RAAF on 25 June 1940. He qualified as a wireless operator and air gunner, serving as air crew on Sunderland flying boats over Europe with 10 Squadron, RAAF. Simon was awarded a Mention in Despatches in 1944. He was discharged on 2 May 1946.
- Photographs relating to 26885 Sergeant Bartholomew William Simon, RAAF
- Photographs relating to 26885 Sergeant Bartholomew William Simon, RAAF
- Photographs relating to 26885 Sergeant Bartholomew William Simon, RAAF
- Photographs relating to 26885 Sergeant Bartholomew William Simon, RAAF
- Photographs relating to 26885 Sergeant Bartholomew William Simon, RAAF
- Photographs relating to 26885 Sergeant Bartholomew William Simon, RAAF
- Photographs relating to 26885 Sergeant Bartholomew William Simon, RAAF