1 W.A.G.S Gallantry Citations

The 1 W.A.G.S. MEMORIAL  pays tribute to those RAAF trainee airmen who through their courage, fortitude, keeness and devotion to duty were recognised with a Gallantry Citation.

To date there are 151+ 1 W.A.G. RAAF personnel listed who received a 'gallantry citation' during WW2. Twenty five were KILLED.

The major citations awarded were the D.F.C [Distinguished Flying Cross] and the D.F.M [Distinguished Flying Medal].

Awarded for "an act or acts of valour, courage or devotion to duty whilst flying in active operations against the enemy"

Others were the G.M [George Medal], D.S.O [Distinguished Service Order], A.F.C [Air Force Cross], B.E.M [British Empire Medal], M.B.E [ Member of the Order of the British Empire], C.G.M [Conspicuous Gallantry Medal], A.F.M [Air Force Medal] and the M.C [Military Cross].