LRDG Aitken, David John (Jack)

[John Robertson]

• 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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