- SURNAME
Aitken
- FORENAME
David John (Jack)
- UNIT
LRDG
- RANK
Captain
- NUMBER
5461
- AWARD
Mention in Despatches
- PLACE
Albania 1944 ("in recognition of gallant and distinguished services in the Mediterranean Theatre")
- ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
parent unit N.Z.E.F
born 11.10.1917 Leeston,New Zealand
son of Gloud Reid (1889-1958) & Flora Louisa Maud (nee McDonald) Aitken (1888-1957)
resided New Plymouth, New Zealand
slaughterman in civilian life
patrol commander
J Force 1946
Malaya (service number 30089)
wife Dorothy Rose (nee Shephard) Aitken (1919-2006)
died 26.10.2005 (Aged 88) Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Ellesmere Cemetery, Leeston, Canterbury
London Gazette 37575, 21st May 1946, Page 2492
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