I did notice on a previous thread that this RFC officer was listed as NZ born.
William Mitchell (Officer Commanding 20 group 1918) was born at Cumberland, New South Wales on March 8th 1888.
I am presently trying to confirm that he attended Wellington College - Berkshire from 1902-1906 where he also Captained the Rugby 15.
Mitchell's final responsibility (after a distinguished career post war) in the RAF
Quote:
|
demanded his zeal, leadership, and organizational skills, as he was based in Glasgow to oversee the distribution, installation, and speedy completion of the chain of radio direction-finding (radar) stations on the highlands and islands of Scotland. Described by the air minister as 'temporary work of exceptional importance', his task was completed by September 1941, and he was placed on the retired list. This enabled him to take up his new post as gentleman usher of the black rod in the House of Lords-the first officer of the RAF to be appointed to that post.
|
Cheers
Geoff