Stratton, William Hector Biography 1971

STRATTON, William Hector
CB (Companion Order of the Bath), CBE (Commander British Empire), DFC (Distinguished Flying Cross) and Bar
Chief of the Air Staff RNZAF Headquarters, Private bag, Wellington
Born: Hastings 22-7-1916, son of V. J. Stratton; married 6-2-1954 Dorothy M., daughter of J. D. Whyte; one son, two daughters
Education: Hawera Technical High School
RAF 1937-44
Former appointments include commander RNZAF Ohakea, Air Member for Personnel, assistant Chief of Air Staff, Head, NZ Defence Staff Canberra, Head of NZ Defence Staff, London
War Service: France, ME (Middle East), India
Recreation: golf, fishing
Private address: 6 Lane Crescent, Tawa, Wellington

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New Zealand Who’s Who 10th edition 1971

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1971

Publisher

AH & AW Reed

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610248

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