Sir Wilmot Hudson Fysh, KBE, DFC (7 January 1895 – 6 April 1974) was an Australian aviator and businessman. A founder of the Australian airline company Qantas, Fysh was born in Launceston, Tasmania. Serving in the Battle of Gallipoli and Palestine Campaign as a lieutenant of the Australian Light Horse Brigade, Fysh later became an observer and gunner to Paul McGinness in the AFC. He was awarded a Distinguished Flying Cross during the aftermath of the war for his services to aerial warfare.
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Sir Wilmot Hudson Fysh 7 January 1895 Launceston, Tasmania
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6 April 1974 (aged 79) Paddington, New South Wales
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Zodiac | Capricorn |
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