HI all. I'm trying to do a little research for a friend of mine from New Zealand. His uncle, Ernest Abraham, was a navigator in 75 Sqn during WW2, he survived the war and died a few years ago in his nineties. My mate thinks his uncle Ernie was awarded some kind of award for bravery but is unsure what. I don't have service dates, a rank or service number for him so any leads on archives would be a bonus. Any information on how to track down his war record, any awards, M.I.D. etc would be gratefully received. I've got hold of the squadron info from that period and found a couple of websites from RAF Feltwell but am after some more personal info I know the odds are stacked with so little to go on Thanks in advance Al
Hi Algee Your mate can get in touch with the "Auckland War Memorial Museum" on Domain Drive Parnell Auckland NZ. They have all the files and information on everyone that served in WW2 for NZ Im not sure how much info they will give you if you are not a family member. If your mate lives close to Auckland tell him to get along to the museum and check it out, its a fantastic time and a real great slice of history. I hope this was a help for you Azza
75 (New Zealand) Squadron flew Mk.I, IA & IC Wellingtons from RAF Feltwell (April 1940-August 1942). Hope it narrows the timeframe!
Hi again, Thanks for the leads and a great link I found posted by Owen http://www.ww2talk.com/forum/research-material/11436-new-london-gazette-website.html I ran his name through the London Gazette dated 13 Nov 1945 and got a service number and rank and found he was awarded the DFC "Distinguished Flying Cross. Acting Flight Lieutenant. Ernest Joseph ABRAHAM (N.Z.428061) 75 (N.Z) Sqn" Would anyone be able to point me in the right direction to find the citation for the DFC? (If one exists that is, I know it wasn't always the case) Thanks all Al
Algee There is a 75 (NZ) Sqn Assn (based in NZ) and a Friends of 75 (NZ) Sqn Assn (based in UK) that you can join. If you want more details please pm me and I will give you the emails for both secretaries. There is a guy called Errol Martyn on rafcommands and cfww2 who is so knowledgeable about NZ WW2 stuff you cant go wrong by contacting him as well. If you are going to be in the UK please contact me because I live in East Anglia where they were mostly based and have now been to every airfield site they were at... Dee
Algee There is a 75 (NZ) Sqn Assn (based in NZ) and a Friends of 75 (NZ) Sqn Assn (based in UK) that you can join. If you want more details please pm me and I will give you the emails for both secretaries. There is a guy called Errol Martyn on rafcommands and cfww2 who is so knowledgeable about NZ WW2 stuff you cant go wrong by contacting him as well. If you are going to be in the UK please contact me because I live in East Anglia where they were mostly based and have now been to every airfield site they were at... Dee Hi Dee, I've put my mate onto all the contacts mentioned here, he lives in Taupo so it's driving distance to the Auckland Museum - I may even call in when I'm there next year for the Rugby world cup, it sounds like my kind of place! I haven't been able to track down a citation for the DFC yet though Thanks everyone for all the assistance
You might like to know that there is a developing Sqn website now at 75 Squadron Association New Zealand | RFC | RAF | RNZAF that you can access. Best wishes Dee
