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Clive Caldwell

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Gender Male
Death30 years ago
Date of birth July 28,1911
Zodiac sign Leo
Born Lewisham
Australia
Date of died August 5,1994
DiedSydney
Australia
Rank Flight lieutenant
Battles and wars World War II
North African campaign
Syria–Lebanon campaign
New Guinea campaign
Job Aviator
Education Trinity Grammar School
Sydney Grammar School
Awards 1939–1945 Star
War Medal 1939–1945
Defence Medal
Pacific Star
Air Crew Europe Star
Distinguished Flying Cross
Nicknam "Killer"
BattleswarWorld War II: North African campaign; Syria-Lebanon campaign; South West Pacific theatre; New Guinea campaign
Servicebranch Royal Australian Air Force
Year of servic1940–1946
Date of Reg.
Date of Upd.
ID1286262
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Clive Robertson Caldwell, DSO, DFC & Bar was the leading Australian air ace of World War II. He is officially credited with shooting down 28.5 enemy aircraft in over 300 operational sorties, including an ace in a day. In addition to his official score, he has been ascribed six probables and 15 damaged.

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