GOULD, Robert

Operation Berlin Reason for Loss Shot down by a night fighter on the return leg, crashing at Hahnstatten, near Koblenz.

Last Name
GOULD
Given Names
Robert
Service Number
427116
Date of Birth
10/10/1911
Birth Location
Geraldton W.A
Enlistment Date
24/05/1942
Enlistment Location
Perth
1Wags Start Date
23/07/1942
Course Details
WAGS Course 28
Intake Date
23/07/1942
Finish Date
14/12/1942
To
3BAGS
Kill Date or Discharge Date
27/01/1944 (Killed)
Discharge Unit
626 SQN
Rank
Flight Sergeant
Operations
Flying battle Germany target Berlin Germany
Date of Death
27/01/1944
Age
32
Cemetery / Memorial
Rheinberg War Cemetery Germany
Notes

Operation Berlin Reason for Loss Shot down by a night fighter on the return leg, crashing at Hahnstatten, near Koblenz.

Posting on Death
626 Squadron
NAA Status
OPEN USB
1WAGS - GOULD Robert - Service Number 427116

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