| Service number | 416822 |
|---|---|
| Rank | Flying Officer |
| Unit | No. 1 Rescue and Communication Flight |
| Service | Royal Australian Air Force |
| Conflict/Operation | Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Conflict Eligibility Date | Second World War, 1939-1947 |
| Date of Death | 11 September 1943 |
| Place of Death | At sea (off New Britain Island, Papua New Guinea) |
| Cause of Death | Air operations |
| Cemetery or Memorial Details | Rabaul Memorial, Rabaul, East New Britain, Papua New Guinea |
| Source | AWM148 Roll of Honour cards, 1939-1945 War, Air Force |
Roll of Honour Ronald George Bonython
Location on the Roll of Honour
Ronald George Bonython's name is located at panel 111 in the Commemorative Area at the Australian War Memorial (as indicated by the poppy on the plan).
Personal Service Records
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War Graves
The Office of Australian War Graves has the location and other information about war graves and memorials. Search the records of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission for details about First and Second World War graves.
Roll of Honour name projection
Ronald George Bonython's name will be projected onto the exterior of the Hall of Memory on:
- Wed 14 June 2023 at 9:13pm
- Sun 27 August 2023 at 10:58pm
- Sat 25 November 2023 at 9:39pm
- Sun 10 March 2024 at 12:53am
These dates and times are estimates. Please note that previous advised times on this site have recently been changed to ensure that early evening projections are clearly visible and not affected by twilight. The actual time of projection could also change as a result of weather and other factors, so it is advisable to check closer to the date. In the rare event of a temporary loss of electrical power, the names scheduled for display in that period will not appear until the next time listed.