Giffen DFC, Robert Tonkin

Date of Birth1948-02-01
Date of Death1971-02-01
GenderMale
Birth PlaceAustralia, South Australia, Port Pirie
Died During ServiceYes

Service Details

ServiceRAN - Royal Australian Navy
Date of Entry1965-03-01
RankLieutenant
RatePilot
Official NumberO2485
Discharged Date1971-02-01
Discharge TypeDD - Discharged Dead
Service Period1965-1971
Active Service (War service)Vietnam
Service RecordYes
ShipRefer Service Record see Sources

Other Details

Fleet Air ArmYes
RAN CollegeYes

Cemetery Details

Cemetery NameCentennial Park 760 Goodwood Rd Pasadena SA 5042
Cemetery AddressPasadena, SA
Demonination/AreaDerrick Gardens
SectionTree bed 12
Grave Number17
Grave TypeCremation - Garden

Sources

Service Record - Australian National Archives Nominal Roll - Department of Veteran Affairs The Broadcaster (Fairfield,NSW :1935-1978) Tue 1 Dec 1970 Page 6 HOME FOR ELITE FLIERS - See Blast Area

Contributors

Researched by: Rebecca Joy