Clive Caldwell
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Gender | Male |
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Death | 30 years ago |
Date of birth | July 28,1911 |
Zodiac sign | Leo |
Born | Lewisham |
Australia | |
Date of died | August 5,1994 |
Died | Sydney |
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" |
Battleswar | World War II: North African campaign; Syria-Lebanon campaign; South West Pacific theatre; New Guinea campaign |
Servicebranch | Royal Australian Air Force |
Year of servic | 1940–1946 |
Date of Reg. | |
Date of Upd. | |
ID | 1286262 |
Clive Caldwell Life story
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.