WOODS, David Vynne

Plane was a Lockheed Hudson L-414 which departed Darwin for Koepang and was lost to enemy action en route. The crew of 4 were lost.

Last Name
WOODS
Given Names
David Vynne
Service Number
416294
Date of Birth
02/02/1922
Birth Location
Woodville S.A
Enlistment Date
28/04/1941
Enlistment Location
Adelaide
1Wags Start Date
29/05/1941
Course Details
WAGS Course 14
Intake Date
29/05/1941
Finish Date
08/12/1941
To
2BAGS
Kill Date or Discharge Date
23/04/1942 (Killed)
Discharge Unit
13 SQN
Rank
Sergeant
Operations
Air ops. between Darwin and Koepang, Timor Sea.
Date of Death
23/04/1942
Age
20
Cemetery / Memorial
Northern Territory Memorial Australia
Medals
Air Gunners badge 1939-45 star Pacific star war medal
Notes

Plane was a Lockheed Hudson L-414 which departed Darwin for Koepang and was lost to enemy action en route. The crew of 4 were lost.

Posting on Death
13 Squadron
NAA Status
DIGITIZED
1WAGS - WOODS David Vynne - Service Number 416294 (edited-2)

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