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Paul McGinness

Paul Joseph McGinness
Nickname(s) "Ginty"
Born 14 February 1896
Warrnambool, Victoria
Died 25 January 1952(1952-01-25) (aged 55)
Perth, Western Australia
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

First World War

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.


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