WICKS, Brian Price

Fl/Sgt Wicks was the Air Gunner on the Lancaster LM332 which collided with another plane shortly after take-off for a mission over Berlin. All on board were killed.

Last Name
WICKS
Given Names
Brian Price
Service Number
416815
Date of Birth
21/07/1923
Birth Location
Unley Park S.A
Enlistment Date
11/09/1941
Enlistment Location
Adelaide
1Wags Start Date
25/06/1942
Course Details
WAGS Course 27
Intake Date
25/06/1942
Finish Date
16/11/1942
To
3 BAGS
Kill Date or Discharge Date
16/12/1943 (Killed)
Discharge Unit
576 SQN
Rank
Flight Sergeant
Operations
Killed in action [ Air collision] Ulceby England
Date of Death
16/12/1943
Age
20
Cemetery / Memorial
Cambridge City Cemetery UK
Notes

Fl/Sgt Wicks was the Air Gunner on the Lancaster LM332 which collided with another plane shortly after take-off for a mission over Berlin. All on board were killed.

Posting on Death
576 Squadron RAF
NAA Status
OPEN
1WAGS - WICKS Brian Price - Service Number 416815 (edited-1)
1WAGS - WICKS Brian Price - Service Number 416815 (edited-1)
1WAGS - WICKS Brian Price - Service Number 416815 (Plaque_edited-1)

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