BRADSHAW, Malcolm

Aircraft Catalina A24-22 RAAF which crashed SE of Gasmata, Papua New Guinea after an on board fire. Nine crew were killed.

Last Name
BRADSHAW
Given Names
Malcolm
Service Number
406749
Date of Birth
02/04/1914
Birth Location
Boulder W.A.
Enlistment Date
31/03/1941
Enlistment Location
Perth
1Wags Start Date
21/08/1941
Course Details
WAGS Course 17
Intake Date
16/08/1941
To
2 BAGS
Kill Date or Discharge Date
08/03/1943 (Killed)
Discharge Unit
AFHQ
Rank
Flying Officer
Operations
Flying accident Gasmata, Papua New Guinea
Date of Death
08/03/1943
Age
28
Cemetery / Memorial
Rabaul Memorial Cemetery New Guinea
Notes

Aircraft Catalina A24-22 RAAF which crashed SE of Gasmata, Papua New Guinea after an on board fire. Nine crew were killed.

Posting on Death
Airforce Headquarters
NAA Status
NOT YET EXAMINED

Acknowledgements

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