Paul McGinness
Paul Joseph McGinness | |
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Nickname(s) | "Ginty" |
Born |
14 February 1896 Warrnambool, Victoria |
Died |
15 January 1955 58) Perth, Western Australia | (aged
Allegiance | Australia |
Service/branch |
Australian Imperial Force Australian Flying Corps |
Years of service |
1914–1919 c. 1940–1945 |
Rank | Squadron Leader |
Battles/wars |
First World War Second World War |
Awards |
Distinguished Flying Cross Distinguished Conduct Medal |
Other work | Co-founder of Qantas |
Paul Joseph McGinness DFC, DCM (14 February 1896 – 15 January 1955) was an Australian flying ace of the First World War, credited with seven aerial victories. He was a co-founder of Queensland and Northern Territory Aerial Services (Qantas).[1] McGinness was born on his family's property at Framlingham, Victoria, near Warrnambool, and attended St Patrick's College, Ballarat.
Further reading
- Cottrill, Pauline (2012). The Man Australia Forgot: Paul Joseph McGiness DFC, DCM, Co-founder of Qantas Airways. Corinda: Pictorial Press Australia. ISBN 9781876561796.