JAMES, Graham Stanley [Jessie]

Plane was a Lockheed Hudson A16-162 of 32 Sqd.RAAF which crashed into the sea [Hinchinbrook Channel] on a patrol mission during the Battle of the Coral Sea. James was killed on impact with the others rescued from the sinking plane by crew member Sgt Geoff Fletcher, wireless air gunner.

Last Name
JAMES
Given Names
Graham Stanley [Jessie]
Service Number
416260
Date of Birth
01/03/1918
Birth Location
Kersbrook S.A
Enlistment Date
28/04/1941
Enlistment Location
Adelaide
1Wags Start Date
24/07/1941
Course Details
WAGS Course 15
Intake Date
21/06/1941
Finish Date
02/05/1942
To
2 BAGS
Kill Date or Discharge Date
05/05/1942 (Killed)
Discharge Unit
32 SQN
Rank
Sergeant
Operations
Aircraft accident Hinchinbrook Island QLD.
Date of Death
05/05/1942
Age
24
Cemetery / Memorial
Tully Cemetery Q.L.D
Notes

Plane was a Lockheed Hudson A16-162 of 32 Sqd.RAAF which crashed into the sea [Hinchinbrook Channel] on a patrol mission during the Battle of the Coral Sea. James was killed on impact with the others rescued from the sinking plane by crew member Sgt Geoff Fletcher, wireless air gunner.

Posting on Death
32 Squadron
NAA Status
?
1WAGS - JAMES Graham Stanley - Service Number 416260 (edited-2)
1WAGS - JAMES Graham Stanley - Service Number 416260 (edited-2)
1WAGS - JAMES Graham Stanley - Service Number 416260 (Plane_edited-1)

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