POTTER, Robert Lincoln

Plane was a Lancaster W4327 which was on operations to Berlin when attacked by a German night-fighter. Both planes crashed in Holland. All crew were lost.

Last Name
POTTER
Given Names
Robert Lincoln
Service Number
406680
Date of Birth
09/03/1912
Birth Location
Claremont W.A.
Enlistment Date
03/03/1941
Enlistment Location
Perth
1Wags Start Date
01/05/1941
Course Details
WAGS Course 13
Intake Date
01/05/1941
Finish Date
20/10/1941
To
2 BAGS
Kill Date or Discharge Date
30/03/1943 (Killed)
Discharge Unit
460 SQN
Rank
Flight Sergeant
Operations
Flying battle Netherlands
Date of Death
30/03/1943
Age
31
Cemetery / Memorial
Hardenberg Protestant Cemetery Netherlands
Notes

Plane was a Lancaster W4327 which was on operations to Berlin when attacked by a German night-fighter. Both planes crashed in Holland. All crew were lost.

Posting on Death
460 Squadron
NAA Status
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1WAGS - POTTER Robert Lincoln - Service Number 406680 (edited-1)
1WAGS - POTTER Robert Lincoln - Service Number 406680 (edited-1)
1WAGS - POTTER Robert Lincoln - Service Number 406680 (Plaque_edited-1)

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