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Peter Jeffrey (1913 - 1997)

Peter Jeffrey
Born in Tenterfield, New South Wales, Australiamap
Son of [father unknown] and [mother unknown]
[sibling(s) unknown]
[spouse(s) unknown]
[children unknown]
Died at age 83 in Surfers Paradise, Queensland, Australiamap
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Biography

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Peter Jeffrey is Notable.

Peter Jeffrey, DSO, DFC was a senior officer and fighter ace in the Royal Australian Air Force.

Peter was born in 1913 in Tenterfield, New South Wales. He was the son of A. L. Jeffrey.

Peter commanded the No. 3 Squadron of the RAAF during World War II. After a promotion, he lead the No. 234 Wing RAF.

Peter Jeffrey was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross in 1941.[1]

He died in 1997.[2]

Sources

  1. ↑ "D.F.C. for Sydney Man," The Syndey Morning Herald, 3 May 1941, p. 16, col. 4. Web. (newspapers.com, accessed 15 Feb 2023) Newspapers Clip: 118696014
  2. ↑ The Sydney Morning Herald, 10 Apr 1997, p. 36 col 1. Web (newspapers.com, accessed 15 Feb 2023).Newspapers Clip: 118676759.

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