McKENNY, Lancelot Loxton

Operation Milano Reason for Loss Shot down by a night fighter on the homeward leg, crashing near Chartres.

Last Name
McKENNY
Given Names
Lancelot Loxton
Service Number
416270
Date of Birth
03/09/1918
Birth Location
Murray Bridge 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
17/11/1941
To
2BAGS
Kill Date or Discharge Date
15/08/1943 (Killed)
Discharge Unit
467 SQN
Rank
Warrant Officer
Operations
Air ops. from the U.K killed in action, France.
Date of Death
15/08/1943
Age
24
Cemetery / Memorial
St. Desir War Cemetery France
Medals
AIr Gunners badge 1939-45 A/C Europe Defence
Notes

Operation Milano Reason for Loss Shot down by a night fighter on the homeward leg, crashing near Chartres.

Posting on Death
467 Squadron
NAA Status
DIGITIZED
1WAGS - McKENNY Lancelot Loxton - Service Number 416270 (edited-1)

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