MERRILL [DFC], Raymond Lewis

Photo - London, England. 1944-11-26. Portrait of 416775 Flying Officer F. L. Merrill DFC (right) with his brother 417395 Pilot Officer R. L. Merrill, both from Port Augustus, SA, taken at RAAF Overseas HQ. https://www.awm.gov.au/collection/UK2185/." Ray did 36 Ops in Stirlings and Lancasters during World War Two. It’s incredible that he lived to tell the tale, earning a Distinguished Flying Cross on the way." Photo in later life - Photo Australian War Memorial - Accession Number AWM2017.520.1.6132, Photo taken on Mr Merrill, DFC, at the 2019 Bomber Command Commemoration, Torrens Parade Ground, Adelaide. Photo by Luke Scott. See link to Contact magazine for article on Ray Merrill from 462 Squadron Bomber Command at the age of 101.

Last Name
MERRILL [DFC]
Given Names
Raymond Lewis
Service Number
417395
Distinguished Flying Cross
YES
Course Details
WAGS Course 27
Intake Date
25/06/1942
Finish Date
14/12/1942
To
3 BAGS
Kill Date or Discharge Date
07/11/1945 (Discharged)
Discharge Unit
1653 CON
Rank
Flying Officer
Notes

Photo - London, England. 1944-11-26. Portrait of 416775 Flying Officer F. L. Merrill DFC (right) with his brother 417395 Pilot Officer R. L. Merrill, both from Port Augustus, SA, taken at RAAF Overseas HQ. https://www.awm.gov.au/collection/UK2185/." Ray did 36 Ops in Stirlings and Lancasters during World War Two. It’s incredible that he lived to tell the tale, earning a Distinguished Flying Cross on the way." Photo in later life - Photo Australian War Memorial - Accession Number AWM2017.520.1.6132, Photo taken on Mr Merrill, DFC, at the 2019 Bomber Command Commemoration, Torrens Parade Ground, Adelaide. Photo by Luke Scott. See link to Contact magazine for article on Ray Merrill from 462 Squadron Bomber Command at the age of 101.

NAA Status
NOT YET EXAMINED
1 WAGS - MERRILL Raymond Lewis - 417395
1 WAGS - MERRILL Raymond Lewis - 417395
1 WAGS - MERRILL Raymond Lewis - 417395
1 WAGS - MERRILL Raymond Lewis - 417395
1 WAGS - MERRILL Raymond Lewis - 417395 Bomber Command
1 WAGS MERRILL Raymond 417395

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