Snow, Wilfrid Rippon

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D.S.O., M.C., B.E. (Adel.), Econ. II : Major, 2nd and 10th Squadrons, R.A.F., B.E.F., France and Germany. Enlisting in London in December, 1915, was commissioned 23rd February, 1916, served with Nos. 2, 19 and 8 Reserve Squadrons, and in France with No. 10 from 15th May, being promoted flying officer on 18th, and lieutenant, 1st July. Transferring to 2nd Squadron, 12th August, 1917, became squadron commander (temporary major) on 16th and major, 1st April, 1918. Returned to Uxbridge and Flowerdown for repatriation 15th July, 1919, after service at rear H.O., Army of Rhine, in June. Awarded D.S.O.* in 1918 and M.C. 26th March, 1917, and Mentioned in Despatches twice. Early education at Prince Alfred College, Adelaide. * During a flight lasting three hours and forty minutes, he successfully registered two siege batteries on a hostile battery and observed 100 and 150 rounds respectively. On one occasion he made four trips and dropped twelve 112 lb. bombs on two aerodrome objectives. He has carried out a number of successful counter-battery and trench registration shoots under exceedingly unfavourable weather conditions and has at all times carried out his duties in a thoroughly keen and able manner, showing a magnificent spirit of dash and energy.

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1893

Birth in North Adelaide -- SA, Australia 9 June 1893
1893

Birth 9 Jun 1893 at North Adelaide [ SA Australia ]
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Early education at Prince Alfred College, Adelaide, SA, Australia
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Tertiary education at University of Sydney, Camperdown, NSW, Australia
1914

Tertiary education at Adelaide University, South Australia, SA, Australia 16 December 1914
1915

Enlisted 1 Dec 1915 at Westminster [ London England ]
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Military service as Major at France --, France ; Germany --, Germany
1917

Military award: M.C. Military Cross on 1917-03-26
1918

Military award: D.S.O. on 1918
1924

Honorary Consul at South Australia -- SA, Australia 26 November 1924
1941

Squadron Leader at South Australia -- SA, Australia 1941
1952

President 1952 at South Australia -- SA, Australia
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Military award: Mentioned in Despatches on
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Metallurgist
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Chief Executive Officer CEO at South Australia -- SA, Australia
1956

Death in South Australia -- SA, Australia 15 June 1956

Gender

Male

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