| Place | Mediterranean |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | AWM2018.125.4.101 |
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | |
| Maker |
Unknown |
| Date made | 31 October 1943 |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
|
A collection of images relating to the service of 401634 Flying Officer David Thomas Barnard DFM.
Description
Studio portrait of 401634 Flying Officer David Thomas Barnard DFM. A clerk from Launceston, Tasmania prior to enlistment, Pte Barnard enlisted with the 10th Field regiment as a gunner. He was discharged in 1941 from the Australian Army to join the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF). While serving with the RAAF he reached the rank of Flying Officer and was awarded the Distinguished Flying Medal and his citation reads:
Aus.401634 Flight Sergeant David Thomas Barnard, R.A.A.F., No459 (R.A.A.F) Squadron. This airman captained an aircraft which attacked and sunk a U boat in June, 1943. The operation was executed with skill and reflects the greatest credit on the efforts of Flight Sergeant Bernard. Although his aircraft was badly damage by blast, he flew it safely to base.
FO Barnard was discharged on the 28 June 1945 while serving with 1 Operational Training Unit.