| Service number | A119739 |
|---|---|
| Rank | Aircraftman |
| Unit | No. 1 Operational Support Unit (Attached No. 9 Squadron RAAF) |
| Service | Royal Australian Air Force |
| Conflict/Operation | Vietnam, 1962-1975 |
| Conflict Eligibility Date | Vietnam, 1962-1975 |
| Date of Death | 08 January 1971 |
| Place of Death | Vung Tau Air Base, Vung Tau, Vietnam |
| Cause of Death | Accidental (Gunshot wound) |
| Age at Death | 20 |
| Cemetery or Memorial Details | Toowoomba Cemetery, Toowoomba, Queensland, Australia |
| Source | AWM153 Roll of Honour cards, Vietnam |
Roll of Honour Peter James Sheriff
Location on the Roll of Honour
Peter James Sheriff's name is located at panel 6 in the Commemorative Area at the Australian War Memorial (as indicated by the poppy on the plan).
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