| Rank | Sub Lieutenant |
|---|---|
| Unit | 805 Squadron |
| Service | Royal Australian Navy |
| Conflict/Operation | Korean War, 1950-1953 |
| Conflict Eligibility Date | Korea, 1950-1953 |
| Date of Death | 07 December 1951 |
| Place of Death | North Korea |
| Cause of Death | Killed in action |
| Age at Death | 22 |
| Place of Association | Claremont, Perth, Western Australia, Australia |
| Cemetery or Memorial Details | United Nations Memorial Cemetery, Korea |
| Source | AWM149 Roll of Honour cards, Korea |
| Notes | Sub Lieutenant Sinclair was killed in aircraft action and his body was recovered and buried at sea. |
Roll of Honour Richard Roslyn Sinclair
Location on the Roll of Honour
Richard Roslyn Sinclair's name is located at panel 1 in the Commemorative Area at the Australian War Memorial (as indicated by the poppy on the plan).
Roll of Honour circular
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Personal Service Records
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War Graves
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