| Accession Number | MALTA0692 |
|---|---|
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Black & white - Film original negative 3x4" safety base |
| Maker |
Sebastian, Jeffrey Graham (Jerry) |
| Place made | United Kingdom: England, Greater London, London |
| Date made | July 1953 |
| Conflict |
Period 1950-1959 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
|
Squadron Leader (Sqn Ldr) Ralph 'Smokey' Dawson of Highett, Vic, stationed at RAAF Overseas ...
Description
Squadron Leader (Sqn Ldr) Ralph 'Smokey' Dawson of Highett, Vic, stationed at RAAF Overseas Headquarters in London, shows his Distinguished Flying Cross to his wife Velma after an investiture at Buckingham Palace. Sqn Ldr Dawson was the first Australian to be decorated by Her Majesty the Queen at Buckingham Palace after the Coronation. He won the DFC for his service with 77 Squadron RAAF in Korea.