MURPHY, Denis Michael

Operation Training Reason for Loss Flew into a tree during a 'beat-up' exercise on a pub (which was believed to be known to some members of the crew). Crashed ENE of Fradley

Last Name
MURPHY
Given Names
Denis Michael
Service Number
404146
Date of Birth
27/06/1918
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
21/10/1940
To
1BAGS
Kill Date or Discharge Date
19/10/1942 (Killed)
Discharge Unit
27 OTU
Rank
Flying Officer
Operations
Aircraft accident Lichfield UK
Date of Death
19/10/1942
Age
24
Cemetery / Memorial
Fradley [St.Stephen] Churchyard Staffordshire UK
Medals
Flying badge Air Gunners badge
Notes

Operation Training Reason for Loss Flew into a tree during a 'beat-up' exercise on a pub (which was believed to be known to some members of the crew). Crashed ENE of Fradley

Posting on Death
27 Operational training unit Lichfield
NAA Status
DIGITIZED

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