| Service number | 82 |
|---|---|
| Rank | Squadron Leader |
| Unit | No. 76 Squadron |
| Service | Royal Australian Air Force |
| Conflict/Operation | Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Conflict Eligibility Date | Second World War, 1939-1947 |
| Date of Death | 17 April 1942 |
| Place of Death | New Guinea1 |
| Cause of Death | Flying Battle |
| Cemetery or Memorial Details | Lae War Cemetery, Lae, Morobe Province, Papua New Guinea |
| Source | AWM148 Roll of Honour cards, 1939-1945 War, Air Force |
Roll of Honour Bernard Barton Cresswell
Location on the Roll of Honour
Bernard Barton Cresswell's name is located at panel 104 in the Commemorative Area at the Australian War Memorial (as indicated by the poppy on the plan).
Roll of Honour circular
For the First World War the circulars were forms sent to next of kin seeking details regarding the deceased. They form the basis of the card indexes from which the original Roll of Honour was compiled.
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Personal Service Records
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War Graves
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Roll of Honour name projection
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