Paul Joseph McGinness | |
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Nickname(s) | "Ginty" |
Born | 14 February 1896 Warrnambool, Victoria |
Died | 25 January 1952 Perth, Western Australia |
(aged 55)
Allegiance | Australia |
Service/branch |
Australian Imperial Force Australian Flying Corps |
Years of service | 1914–1919 c. 1940–1945 |
Rank | Squadron Leader |
Battles/wars | Second World War |
Awards |
Distinguished Flying Cross Distinguished Conduct Medal |
Other work | Co-founder of Qantas |
Paul Joseph McGinness DFC, DCM (14 February 1896 – 25 January 1952) 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). McGinness was born on his family's property at Framlingham, Victoria, near Warrnambool, and attended St Patrick's College, Ballarat. McGinness died at Hollywood Repatriation Hospital and was buried at Karrakatta Cemetery.