VK9DB 1956 Papua Territory

Douglas Henry David "Doug" Beadel, VK9DB, was a senior technician officer, grade 2 (and later a higher position), in the Department of Aviation, Territory of Papua and New Guinea, Australia.
During World War II he served as a Flight Sergeant in the Royal Australian Air Force. He Enlisted November 10, 1941 and was discharged December 18, 1945.
In 1968 he was awarded the British Empire Medal (Civil Division) (BEM). The BEM is awarded for meritorious civil or military service worthy of recognition by the Crown.
Silent Key (July 6, 1923 - July 9, 1997).

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