LEMIN, William John

Operation Dusseldorf Reason for Loss On the way back home shot down by a night fighter. Crashed at the farm "“Ferme-du-Vieux-Pré” between La Reid and Spa (Belgium).

Last Name
LEMIN
Given Names
William John
Service Number
427203
Date of Birth
13/02/1924
Birth Location
Albany W.A
Enlistment Date
25/05/1942
Enlistment Location
Perth
1Wags Start Date
07/01/1943
Course Details
WAGS Course 34
Intake Date
07/01/1943
Kill Date or Discharge Date
02/11/1944 (Killed)
Discharge Unit
467 SQN
Rank
Flight Sergeant
Operations
Air ops. Target Dusseldorf Germany body recovered Limbourg Belgium
Date of Death
02/11/1944
Age
20
Cemetery / Memorial
Hotton War Cemetery Luxembourg Belgium
Medals
Air Gunners badge 1939-45 Star France/Germany Star Defence/War medal
Notes

Operation Dusseldorf Reason for Loss On the way back home shot down by a night fighter. Crashed at the farm "“Ferme-du-Vieux-Pré” between La Reid and Spa (Belgium).

Posting on Death
467 Squadron
NAA Status
DIGITIZED
1WAGS - Lemin William - Service Number 427203 (edited-2)

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