WATKINS, Thomas Lincoln
Operation Essen Reason for Loss Took off at 2321. Crashed in the mouth of the River Schelde. Plane was Wellington 1V Z1344 which was to take part in the second large 1000 bomber raid on Essen. The raid took its toll on the bomber force with 35 aircraft lost. A total of 140 aircrew were killed and 47 made POW.
Last Name
WATKINS
Given Names
Thomas Lincoln
Service Number
407308
Date of Birth
20/03/1921
Birth Location
Adelaide S.A
Enlistment Date
17/08/1940
Enlistment Location
Adelaide
1Wags Start Date
19/09/1940
Course Details
WAGS Course 5
Intake Date
19/09/1940
Finish Date
08/03/1941
To
1 BAGS
Kill Date or Discharge Date
02/06/1942 (Killed)
Discharge Unit
460 SQN
Rank
Flight Sergeant
Operations
Flying battle Netherlands target Essen.
Date of Death
02/06/1942
Age
21
Cemetery / Memorial
Flushing [Vlissingen]Northern Cemetery Netherlands
Prisoner of War
POW
Notes
Operation Essen Reason for Loss Took off at 2321. Crashed in the mouth of the River Schelde. Plane was Wellington 1V Z1344 which was to take part in the second large 1000 bomber raid on Essen. The raid took its toll on the bomber force with 35 aircraft lost. A total of 140 aircrew were killed and 47 made POW.
Posting on Death
460 Squadron
NAA Status
NOT YET EXAMINED
