WIGHTMAN, Kevin Frederick

Operation Night cross country Reason for Loss At 2325, shortly after take off, EB185 crashed at Newton Ings Farm, Newton by Toft, near the airfield.

Last Name
WIGHTMAN
Given Names
Kevin Frederick
Service Number
417610
Date of Birth
26/12/1923
Birth Location
Berri S.A
Enlistment Date
09/06/1942
Enlistment Location
Adelaide
1Wags Start Date
12/11/1942
Course Details
WAGS Course 32
Intake Date
12/11/1942
Finish Date
03/05/1943
To
3 BAGS
Kill Date or Discharge Date
16/12/1943 (Killed)
Discharge Unit
1667 Conv
Rank
Flight Sergeant
Operations
Accidental England
Date of Death
16/12/1943
Age
19
Cemetery / Memorial
Cambridge City Cemetery UK
Notes

Operation Night cross country Reason for Loss At 2325, shortly after take off, EB185 crashed at Newton Ings Farm, Newton by Toft, near the airfield.

Posting on Death
1667 CONV UNIT
NAA Status
OPEN

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