MURPHY, John Howard

Operation Dusseldorf Reason for Loss Crashed 21:55, due to engine failure, in sea 15 miles N of Cromer

Last Name
MURPHY
Given Names
John Howard
Service Number
408194
Date of Birth
06/12/1912
Birth Location
Colac VIC.
Enlistment Date
28/03/1941
Enlistment Location
Hobart
1Wags Start Date
01/05/1941
Course Details
WAGS Course 13
Intake Date
01/05/1941
Finish Date
17/11/1941
To
2 BAGS
Kill Date or Discharge Date
10/09/1942 (Killed)
Discharge Unit
460 SQN
Rank
Sergeant
Operations
Flying battle U.K
Date of Death
10/09/1942
Age
29
Cemetery / Memorial
Runnymede Memorial Surrey U.K
Notes

Operation Dusseldorf Reason for Loss Crashed 21:55, due to engine failure, in sea 15 miles N of Cromer

Posting on Death
460 Squadron
NAA Status
NOT YET EXAMINED

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