Elwin John William HALE

Service Number: NZ4213392
RNZAF Trade: Aircrafthand (ATC)
Date of Enlistment: 23rd of October 1942
Rank Achieved:

Date of Birth: 21st of May 1944
Personal Details: Elwin was the son of Mr and Mrs L.P. Sabini of Duke Street, Cambridge.At one point, either when he first left for the RNZAF or was perhaps on Final Leave for overseas service, a farewell was held at their home, with around 30 of his friends present. Mr R. Crawford, on behalf of his parents and friends, presented Elwin with a wristlet watch. A "dainty buffet supper" was had, and the "usual toasts honoured".

Service Details: Elwin enlisted at RNZAF Station Levin on the 23rd of October 1942 as an Aircrafthand (ATC)

Died: 1998
Cremated: at Wanganui

Connection with Cambridge: Elwin came from Cambridge before joining the RNZAF

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