| Service number | 260624 |
|---|---|
| Rank | Flight Lieutenant |
| Unit | No. 2 Squadron |
| Service | Royal Australian Air Force |
| Conflict/Operation | Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Date of Death | 20 February 1942 |
| Place of Death | Netherlands East Indies |
| Cause of Death | Prisoner of War |
| Cemetery or Memorial Details | Ambon Memorial, Ambon, Indonesia |
| Source | AWM148 Roll of Honour cards, 1939-1945 War, Air Force |
Roll of Honour William Vyner Duckett White
Location on the Roll of Honour
William Vyner Duckett White's name is located at panel 98 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
William Vyner Duckett White's name will be projected onto the exterior of the Hall of Memory on:
- Tuesday, 10 June 2025 at 7.00 pm
For more information view the Roll of Honour name projections page.
Please note: These dates and times are estimates. 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.