WOOD, Kenneth Ronald
Previous service 11 L/H. POW Japanese Thailand - Captured Java-Drowned 12/9/1944 when Rakuyo Maru was sunk.
Last Name
WOOD
Given Names
Kenneth Ronald
Service Number
404155
Date of Birth
12/02/1919
Birth Location
Brisbane QLD
Enlistment Date
24/05/1940
Enlistment Location
Brisbane
1Wags Start Date
27/05/1940
Course Details
WAGS Course 2
Intake Date
27/05/1940
Finish Date
08/03/1941
To
1 BAGS
Kill Date or Discharge Date
12/09/1944 (Killed)
Discharge Unit
1 SQN
Rank
Warrant Officer
Operations
Death the result of the sinking of a Japanese Transport whilst a POW
Date of Death
12/09/1944
Age
25
Cemetery / Memorial
Singapore Memorial
Medals
Air Gunners badge 1939-45 Star War medal Pacific Star
Prisoner of War
POW
Notes
Previous service 11 L/H. POW Japanese Thailand - Captured Java-Drowned 12/9/1944 when Rakuyo Maru was sunk.
Posting on Death
1 Squadron
NAA Status
DIGITIZED
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