Now Squadron-Leader,

Pilot R. A. Dunn

Now Squadron-Leader, DFC and Benedict

Squadron-Leader R. A. Dunn,

DEC, was married at St. Philip’s Church, Sydney, on March 6, to Miss Vivienne Manning, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. H. H. Manning, of Hurst ville. Squadron-Leader Dunn, born in Victoria, was a highly-valued Carpenter Airlines pilot in the New Guinea service, before joining the RAAF and last year he was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross.

Official details of Mr. Dunn’s bravery, state that Flight-Lieutenant Dunn (his rank at that time), whilst stationed at Ambon, East Indies, before the Japanese occupation, continuously led his flight in offensive operations, including numerous raids on enemy shipping. On many of those raids strong enemy opposition was encountered. His complete disregard for his own safety, and his gallant conduct, provided a stimulus to the morale of the other members of his flight. Once, dur ing an attack on the Japanese base at Tobi Island, when his squadron leader met with a mishap, Mr. Dunn unhesi tatingly took command, and the mission was successfully completed.

At the Graduation Day ceremony of the Central Medical School, Suva, Fiji, on January 18, opportunity was taken by His Excellency the Governor to invest Dr. V. W. T. McGusty, C.M.G., 0.8. E., Director of Medical Services, with the insignia of a Companion of the Most Distinguished Order of St. Michael and St. George.