| Service number | 215573 |
|---|---|
| Rank | Captain |
| Unit | 1 Ground Liaison Group |
| Service | Australian Army |
| Conflict/Operation | Papua and New Guinea, 1947-1975 |
| Conflict Eligibility Date | Papua and New Guinea, 1947-1975 |
| Date of Death | 28 August 1972 |
| Place of Death | Kudjeru Gap, Wau, Papua, Territory of Papua and New Guinea |
| Cause of Death | Accidental (Aircraft crash) |
| Age at Death | 28 |
| Source | AWM File |
Roll of Honour Robert Dawson Loftus
Location on the Roll of Honour
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