NEWMAN, George Henry

Operation Stuttgart Reason for Loss The aircraft was shot down at 21:41 by a Ju 88 night fighter, piloted by Lt. Ostrowitzki of I./NJG6. The aircraft crashed at Pliezhausen-Dörnach

Last Name
NEWMAN
Given Names
George Henry
Service Number
427929
Date of Birth
13/05/1919
Birth Location
Perth W.A
Enlistment Date
11/10/1942
Enlistment Location
Perth
1Wags Start Date
10/12/1942
Course Details
WAGS Course 33, WAGS Course 35
Intake Date
10/12/1942
Finish Date
26/07/1943
To
3 BAGS
Kill Date or Discharge Date
19/10/1944 (Killed)
Discharge Unit
460 SQN RAF
Rank
Flight Sergeant
Operations
Air ops. target Stuttgart Germany
Date of Death
19/10/1944
Age
25
Cemetery / Memorial
Durnbach Cemetery Germany
Medals
Air Gunners badge 1939-45 Star War medal 1939-45 France/Germany Star Defence medal
Notes

Operation Stuttgart Reason for Loss The aircraft was shot down at 21:41 by a Ju 88 night fighter, piloted by Lt. Ostrowitzki of I./NJG6. The aircraft crashed at Pliezhausen-Dörnach

Posting on Death
460 Squadron
NAA Status
DIGITIZED
1WAGS - Newman George - Service Number 427929 (edited-2)

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