TIBBALLS, Ronald Vivian

F/Sgt Tibballs was acting as navigator for F/Sgt Daniels when their aircraft Beaufighter A19-34 went missing over Kiriwina. It was Tibballs 21st birthday. Both were killed.

Last Name
TIBBALLS
Given Names
Ronald Vivian
Service Number
418591
Date of Birth
21/02/1923
Birth Location
Wonthaggi VIC.
Enlistment Date
23/05/1942
Enlistment Location
Melbourne
1Wags Start Date
23/07/1942
Course Details
WAGS Course 28
Intake Date
23/07/1942
Finish Date
11/01/1943
To
2 AOS
Kill Date or Discharge Date
21/02/1944 (Killed)
Discharge Unit
30 SQN
Rank
Flight Sergeant
Operations
Flying battle New Guinea
Date of Death
21/02/1944
Age
21
Cemetery / Memorial
Rabaul Memorial Cemetery New Guinea
Notes

F/Sgt Tibballs was acting as navigator for F/Sgt Daniels when their aircraft Beaufighter A19-34 went missing over Kiriwina. It was Tibballs 21st birthday. Both were killed.

Posting on Death
30 Squadron
NAA Status
OPEN
1WAGS - TIBBALLS Ronald Vivian - Service Number 418591 (NAA_edited-1)
1WAGS - TIBBALLS Ronald Vivian - Service Number 418591 (New_edited-1)

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