MARSH, Peter Andrew
Operation Magdeburg- the first major raid on this target. Reason for Loss Badly shot about by a night-fighter but pressed on with the attack. Petrol ran low on the return leg, possibly as a result of a fuel leak and abandoned north of Cromer into very rough seas.
Last Name
MARSH
Given Names
Peter Andrew
Service Number
417311
Date of Birth
27/01/1924
Birth Location
Melbourne VIC.
Enlistment Date
28/03/1942
Enlistment Location
Adelaide
1Wags Start Date
28/05/1942
Course Details
WAGS Course 26
Intake Date
28/05/1942
Finish Date
19/10/1942
To
3 BAGS
Kill Date or Discharge Date
21/01/1944 (Killed)
Discharge Unit
97 SQN
Rank
Flight Sergeant
Operations
Air ops. Target Madgeburg Germany
Date of Death
21/01/1944
Age
19
Cemetery / Memorial
Berlin 1939-45 War Cemetery
Medals
Air Gunners badge 1939-45 A/C Europe War medal
Notes
Operation Magdeburg- the first major raid on this target. Reason for Loss Badly shot about by a night-fighter but pressed on with the attack. Petrol ran low on the return leg, possibly as a result of a fuel leak and abandoned north of Cromer into very rough seas.
Posting on Death
97 Squadron
NAA Status
DIGITIZED
