WILSON, Henry Leslie

Operation Leuna Reason for Loss Hit by Flak and crashed near Reichsmanndorf, 14 km SW of Saalfeld, Thuringia.

Last Name
WILSON
Given Names
Henry Leslie
Service Number
418769
Date of Birth
24/04/1923
Birth Location
Windsor VIC.
Enlistment Date
19/06/1942
Enlistment Location
Melbourne
1Wags Start Date
04/03/1943
Course Details
WAGS Course 36
Intake Date
04/03/1943
Kill Date or Discharge Date
14/01/1945 (Killed)
Discharge Unit
50 SQN
Rank
Flight Sergeant
Operations
Flying battle Germany target Leuna Germany
Date of Death
14/01/1945
Age
21
Cemetery / Memorial
Berlin 1939-45 War Cemetery Germany
Medals
Air Gunners badge 1939-45 Star France/Germany Star Defence and War medal
Notes

Operation Leuna Reason for Loss Hit by Flak and crashed near Reichsmanndorf, 14 km SW of Saalfeld, Thuringia.

Posting on Death
50 Squadron UK
NAA Status
DIGITIZED
1WAGS - Wilson Henry - Service Number 418769 (edited-2)

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