BURNS, Robert John

Previous service 6 years cadet in the 1st City London Fusiliers

Last Name
BURNS
Given Names
Robert John
Service Number
407524
Date of Birth
09/08/1914
Birth Location
West Ham England
Enlistment Date
09/11/1940
Enlistment Location
Adelaide
1Wags Start Date
09/01/1941
Course Details
WAGS Course 9
Intake Date
09/01/1941
Finish Date
02/06/1941
To
1 BAGS
Kill Date or Discharge Date
23/01/1943 (Killed)
Discharge Unit
221 SQN
Rank
Flight Sergeant
Operations
Air ops. North of Sicily
Date of Death
23/01/1943
Age
28
Cemetery / Memorial
Malta Memorial
Medals
Air Gunners badge 1939-45 Europe Africa Defence war medal 1939-45
Notes

Previous service 6 years cadet in the 1st City London Fusiliers

Posting on Death
221 Squadron
NAA Status
DIGITIZED
1WAGS - BURNS Robert John - Service Number 407524 (edited-1)

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