LAWRENCE, Douglas Henry
Warrant Officer Lawrence served with the 462 Sqn. as a W/Operator. His plane a Halifax MZ469 on an operation to attack Hanan was shot down over Belgium. The aircraft crash landed with Lawrence being the only survivor. He became a POW by the Germans.
Last Name
LAWRENCE
Given Names
Douglas Henry
Service Number
437426
Date of Birth
02/06/1923
Birth Location
Medindie South Australia
Enlistment Date
30/01/1943
Enlistment Location
Adelaide S.A.
Course Details
WAGS Course 37
Intake Date
01/04/1943
Finish Date
20/09/1943
To
3 BAGS
Kill Date or Discharge Date
20/12/1945 (Discharged)
Discharge Unit
462 SQN
Rank
Warrant Officer
Prisoner of War
POW
Notes
Warrant Officer Lawrence served with the 462 Sqn. as a W/Operator. His plane a Halifax MZ469 on an operation to attack Hanan was shot down over Belgium. The aircraft crash landed with Lawrence being the only survivor. He became a POW by the Germans.
NAA Status
DIGITIZED
