HUMPHRIES, Keith Eric

F/Sgt Keith Eric Humphries was attached to No. 223 Sqn Detached Flight, RAF. Whilst flying bombing operations in support of the advancing 8th Army F/Sgt Humphries was killed in action.

Last Name
HUMPHRIES
Given Names
Keith Eric
Service Number
406217
Date of Birth
10/09/1912
Birth Location
Sydney N.S.W
Enlistment Date
12/09/1940
Enlistment Location
Perth
1Wags Start Date
17/10/1940
Course Details
WAGS Course 6
Intake Date
17/10/1940
Finish Date
05/04/1941
To
1 BAGS
Kill Date or Discharge Date
10/08/1942 (Killed)
Discharge Unit
223 SQN Det Flt
Rank
Flight Sergeant
Operations
Air ops. Egypt
Date of Death
10/08/1942
Age
29
Cemetery / Memorial
Alamein Memorial Egypt
Medals
Air Gunners badge War medal 1939-45 Africa Star
Notes

F/Sgt Keith Eric Humphries was attached to No. 223 Sqn Detached Flight, RAF. Whilst flying bombing operations in support of the advancing 8th Army F/Sgt Humphries was killed in action.

Posting on Death
223 Squadron DET FLT
NAA Status
DIGITIZED
1WAGS - Humphries Keith - Service Number 406217 (edited-2)
1WAGS - Humphries Keith - Service Number 406217 (edited-2)
1WAGS - HUMPHRIES Keith Eric - Service Number 406217 (edited-1)

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