Service number | O33625 |
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Rank | Flying Officer |
Unit | No. 77 Squadron |
Service | Royal Australian Air Force |
Conflict/Operation | Korea, 1950-1953 |
Conflict Eligibility Date | Korea, 1950-1953 |
Date of Death | 27 January 1952 |
Place of Death | Korea |
Cause of Death | Flying Battle |
Cemetery or Memorial Details | United Nations Memorial Cemetery, Busan, Korea |
Source | AWM149 Roll of Honour cards, Korea |
Notes | Flying Officer Gillan's body was never recovered and is therefore regarded as missing, presumed killed in action. |
Roll of Honour Bruce Thomson Gillan
Location on the Roll of Honour
Bruce Thomson Gillan's name is located at panel 2 in the Commemorative Area at the Australian War Memorial (as indicated by the poppy on the plan).
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Personal Service Records
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Roll of Honour name projection
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