McKELL, David Alcorn

Plane was Maryland Mk1 BJ427 performing a reconnaissance flight SE of Messina. No sign of the plane was found.

Last Name
McKELL
Given Names
David Alcorn
Service Number
400061
Date of Birth
26/03/1917
Birth Location
Mosman N.S.W
Enlistment Date
29/04/1940
Enlistment Location
Melbourne
1Wags Start Date
30/04/1940
Course Details
WAGS Course 1
Intake Date
30/04/1940
Finish Date
18/11/1940
To
EH
Kill Date or Discharge Date
24/11/1941 (Killed)
Discharge Unit
103 MU M/East
Rank
Sergeant
Operations
Flying battle Malta
Date of Death
24/11/1941
Age
24
Cemetery / Memorial
Malta Memorial
Notes

Plane was Maryland Mk1 BJ427 performing a reconnaissance flight SE of Messina. No sign of the plane was found.

Posting on Death
103 Maintenance Unit Middle East
NAA Status
NOT YET EXAMINED

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