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| Squadron/s | 450 SQN 457 SQN |
| Rank On Discharge/Death | Flight Lieutenant (FLTLT) |
| Mustering / Specialisation | Pilot |
| Date of Birth | 21 Feb 1914 |
| Date of Enlistment | 09 Dec 1940 |
| Contributing Author/s | Phil Listemann author of “The History of the 457 Squadron” and David Hamilton Updated by Vince Conant August 2013 The Spitfire Association |
Keith was born on the 21/2/1914 in Kalgoorlie, WA.
He enlisted on the 9/12/1940 and after training as a fighter pilot was posted to a Spitfire Squadron. Keith served also with No 450 RAAF squadron in the Western Desert, North Africa from May 1942.
Just one month later he was shot down during a sortie and became a Prisoner of War 26/6/1942.
When peace was declared Keith made his way back home and was eventually discharged on the 27/11/1945.
There is very little information on Keith and his time as a POW but his contribution to the war effort was significant as can be seen from the letter regarding his Air Force Reserve status which was terminated in September 1960.
