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Record Detail |
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| Full Name: |
Flight Sergeant James Ronald Browning |
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| Rank Last Held: |
Flight Sergeant |
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| Forename(s): |
James Ronald |
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| Surname: |
Browning |
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| War: |
World War II, 1939-1945 |
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| Serial No.: |
NZ413376 |
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| Date of Birth: |
18 June 1915 |
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| Place of Birth: |
Cambridge, Waikato, New Zealand |
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| Religion: |
Anglican |
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| First Known Rank: |
Flight Sergeant |
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| Occupation before Enlistment: |
Farmer |
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| Next of Kin: |
Mrs Y. E. Churton (sister), St Heliers Bay, Auckland, New Zealand |
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| Marital Status: |
Single |
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| Enlistment Date: |
2 September 1941 |
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| Age on Enlistment: |
26 |
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| Embarkation Unit: |
Royal New Zealand Air Force |
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| Embarkation Date: |
28 November 1941 |
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| Destination: |
England |
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| Military Training: |
- Whenuapai
- Ohakea
- Royal Air Force
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| Campaigns: |
Europe |
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| Military Awards: |
- 1939-45 Star
- War Medal 1939-1945
- New Zealand War Service Medal
- Air Crew Europe Star
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| Last Unit Served: |
Royal New Zealand Air Force, 101 Squadron |
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| Place of Death: |
Scorton, 5 miles, East South East of Richmond, Yorkshire, England |
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| Date of Death: |
5 May 1943 |
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| Age at Death: |
28 |
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| Year of Death: |
1943 |
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| Cause of Death: |
Killed in action |
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| Cemetery Name: |
Catterick Cemetery, Yorkshire, England |
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| Grave Reference: |
C. of F. Sec. Row O. Grave 14. |
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| Cemetery Register No: |
0.14 |
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| Memorial Name: |
Auckland War Memorial Museum, World War 2 Hall of Memories |
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| Biographical Notes: |
- Son of James and Julia Mary Browning.
- At the time of his death was attached to Bomber Command.
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| Description of Image: |
- Portrait
- James browning standing by horse, in paddock, 2 dogs
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| Further References: |
- Chorley, W.R. 'Royal Air Force Bomber Command Losses of the Second World War' Vol. 4
- Martyn, E. (1998-2008). For Your Tomorrow (Vols. 1-3). Christchurch: Volplane Press.
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| Sources Used: |
- Auckland Museum. Roll of Honour, Auckland Province, 1939 - 1945. Auckland War Memorial Museum Library. MS 93/139.
- Commonwealth War Graves Commission. URL: http://www.cwgc.org
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| Previous Military Experience: |
Volunteer Rifles (Waipukurau?) |
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