JOHN, Noel Edward

F/Off Noel Edward John was killed due to a probable mid-air collision between Hudson A16-183 and A16-197 flying out of Millingimbi Station, Northern Territory, Australia.

Last Name
JOHN
Given Names
Noel Edward
Service Number
409551
Date of Birth
25/12/1920
Birth Location
Paddington N.S.W
Enlistment Date
12/09/1941
Enlistment Location
Melbourne
1Wags Start Date
14/11/1941
Course Details
WAGS Course 20
Intake Date
13/11/1941
Finish Date
01/06/1942
To
3BAGS
Kill Date or Discharge Date
20/04/1943 (Killed)
Discharge Unit
2 Sqn
Rank
Flight Sergeant
Operations
Accidental, mid-air collision Milingimbi Island
Date of Death
20/04/1943
Age
22
Cemetery / Memorial
Adelaide River War Cemetery Northern Territory Memorial
Notes

F/Off Noel Edward John was killed due to a probable mid-air collision between Hudson A16-183 and A16-197 flying out of Millingimbi Station, Northern Territory, Australia.

Posting on Death
No. 2 Squadron
NAA Status
OPEN
1WAGS - JOHN Noel Edward - Service Number 409551 (edited-1)

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