STORMON, John Francis

Plane was a Mitchell A47-8 which whilst attacking Japanese barges was hit by anti-aircraft fire and ditched into the sea. All 6 crew were lost.

Last Name
STORMON
Given Names
John Francis
Service Number
415057
Date of Birth
16/05/1914
Birth Location
Subiaco W.A
Enlistment Date
23/06/1941
Enlistment Location
Perth
1Wags Start Date
19/09/1941
Course Details
WAGS Course 18
Intake Date
18/09/1941
Finish Date
06/04/1942
To
2 BAGS
Kill Date or Discharge Date
04/11/1944 (Killed)
Discharge Unit
2 SQN
Rank
Warrant Officer
Operations
Flying battle Timor
Date of Death
04/11/1944
Age
30
Cemetery / Memorial
Northern Territory Memorial
Notes

Plane was a Mitchell A47-8 which whilst attacking Japanese barges was hit by anti-aircraft fire and ditched into the sea. All 6 crew were lost.

Posting on Death
2 Squadron
NAA Status
OPEN

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