KELLY [Legion de'honneur], Denis Vaughan

Wireless Operator Denis Kelly enlisted in the RAAF in 1942. Trained as a Wireless Operator/Air Gunner he was posted to England and flew in Lancasters with 467 Squadron RAAF. His aircraft was shot down in France by a German night fighter with upward firing ‘Schrage Musik’ cannon. Denis evaded capture for three months and finished the war with the rank of Flying Officer. He passed away in September 2019. Photo Members of the RAAF Squadron 467 out of Waddington Lincolnshire. Fourth from the left is F/Sgt Denis Kelly (Wireless operator). Denis accepted the Legion de'Honneur at the French Embassy Melbourne in 2015 on behalf of his crew mates. Read more about Denis and his remarkable story of survival in The FEATURE STORY section.

Last Name
KELLY [Legion de'honneur]
Given Names
Denis Vaughan
Service Number
418751
Course Details
WAGS Course 30, Flying Officer Denis Vaughan KELLY
Intake Date
17/09/1942
Finish Date
03/03/1943
To
3 BAGS
Kill Date or Discharge Date
21/08/1945 (Discharged)
Discharge Unit
PHU 467 Squadron
Rank
Flying Officer
Notes

Wireless Operator Denis Kelly enlisted in the RAAF in 1942. Trained as a Wireless Operator/Air Gunner he was posted to England and flew in Lancasters with 467 Squadron RAAF. His aircraft was shot down in France by a German night fighter with upward firing ‘Schrage Musik’ cannon. Denis evaded capture for three months and finished the war with the rank of Flying Officer. He passed away in September 2019. Photo Members of the RAAF Squadron 467 out of Waddington Lincolnshire. Fourth from the left is F/Sgt Denis Kelly (Wireless operator). Denis accepted the Legion de'Honneur at the French Embassy Melbourne in 2015 on behalf of his crew mates. Read more about Denis and his remarkable story of survival in The FEATURE STORY section.

NAA Status
DIGITIZED
1 WAGS KELLY Denis Vaughan 418751
1 WAGS KELLY Denis Vaughan 418751
1 WAGS KELLY Denis Vaughan 418751 crew 467 SQN

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