WILLIS, Roy Allen

Plane was Hudson FH378 OY-M which was on an anti-shipping patrol off the Norwegian Coast when it was shot down by enemy fighters. The crew of 4 were lost.

Last Name
WILLIS
Given Names
Roy Allen
Service Number
406543
Date of Birth
08/05/1919
Birth Location
Freemantle W.A.
Enlistment Date
06/01/1941
Enlistment Location
Perth
1Wags Start Date
06/02/1941
Course Details
WAGS Course 10
Intake Date
06/02/1941
Kill Date or Discharge Date
15/07/1942 (Killed)
Discharge Unit
48 SQN
Rank
Sergeant
Operations
Flying battle North Sea, Norwegian Coast
Date of Death
15/07/1942
Age
23
Cemetery / Memorial
Runnymede Memorial Surrey U.K
Notes

Plane was Hudson FH378 OY-M which was on an anti-shipping patrol off the Norwegian Coast when it was shot down by enemy fighters. The crew of 4 were lost.

Posting on Death
48 Squadron
NAA Status
OPEN
1WAGS - WILLIS Roy Allen - Service Number 406543 (Map_edited-1)

Acknowledgements

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