EDESON, William Ross

Plane was a Hudson A16-209 which was shot down in operations over Timor.

Last Name
EDESON
Given Names
William Ross
Service Number
406716
Date of Birth
20/11/1914
Birth Location
West Leederville W.A
Enlistment Date
31/03/1941
Enlistment Location
Perth
1Wags Start Date
01/05/1941
Course Details
WAGS Course 13
Intake Date
01/05/1941
Finish Date
20/10/1941
To
2 BAGS
Kill Date or Discharge Date
21/08/1942 (Killed)
Discharge Unit
2 SQN
Rank
Sergeant
Operations
Aircraft operations over Timor.
Date of Death
21/08/1942
Age
27
Cemetery / Memorial
Ambon Memorial Indonesia
Medals
Air Gunners badge 1939-45 Star Pacific Star 1939-45 War medal
Notes

Plane was a Hudson A16-209 which was shot down in operations over Timor.

Posting on Death
2 Squadron
NAA Status
DIGITIZED
1WAGS - EDESON William Ross - Service Number 406716 (edited-1)
1WAGS - EDESON William Ross - Service Number 406716 (Plaque_edited-1)

Acknowledgements

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