He was transferred to England and posted to the Canadian Engineer Reinforcement Depot on August 11th
A massive Chinese infantry assault on Area 2 was only minutes away and withdrawal was impossible
he was struck off strength to "H" Wing at the Canadian Concentration Camp at Witley on June 20th
Knight's Cross with Swords
as part of the 1st Mine Sweeping Flotilla
Five Royal Australian Air Force (Raaf) Insignia Archive He was transferred to EnglandCorps of Signals Insignia (copper, unmarked, 37 mm x 49 mm, all four lugs intact); Cap Insignia (composed of two pieces, bronze, maker marked "WALLACE BISHOP", eagle measures 10 mm x 37. 7 mm with both screwposts intact, crown measures 9. 5 mm x 10. 3 mm with the single screwpost intact); Cap Insignia (composed of two pieces, bronze gilt, maker marked "WALLACE BISHOP", eagle measures 10 mm x 38. 5 mm with both screwposts intact, crown measures 9. 8 mm