Ron Middleton
For the football player of the same name see Ron Middleton (American football).
| Rawdon Hume Middleton | |
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Rawdon Hume (Ron) Middleton |
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| Nickname | Ron |
| Born | 22 July 1916 Sydney, New South Wales |
| Died | 29 November 1942(1942-11-29) (aged 26) English Channel |
| Allegiance | British Commonwealth |
| Service/branch | Royal Australian Air Force (attached to RAF Bomber Command) |
| Years of service | 1940–1942 |
| Rank | Pilot Officer (posthumously) |
| Unit | 149 Squadron RAF |
| Battles/wars | World War II |
| Awards | Victoria Cross |
| Relations | Hamilton Hume, Australian explorer |
Rawdon Hume 'Ron' Middleton VC (22 July 1916 – 29 November 1942) was an Australian recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.
Read more about Ron Middleton: Early Life, Victoria Cross Action, Honours & Awards
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