PILKINGTON, Alan George

F/Off Murray Geoffrey Short and F/Off Alan George Pilkington both of the 82 Sqn RAAF were killed in an aircraft accident near Kuchi, Japan.

Last Name
PILKINGTON
Given Names
Alan George
Service Number
406042
Date of Birth
03/07/1919
Birth Location
Boulder City W.A
Enlistment Date
25/05/1940
Enlistment Location
Perth
1Wags Start Date
27/05/1940
Course Details
WAGS Course 2
Intake Date
28/05/1940
Finish Date
14/12/1940
To
1BAGS
Kill Date or Discharge Date
18/03/1946 (Killed)
Discharge Unit
82 SQN
Rank
Flying Officer
Operations
Aircraft accident Japan
Date of Death
18/03/1946
Age
26
Cemetery / Memorial
Yokohama War Cemetery Japan
Notes

F/Off Murray Geoffrey Short and F/Off Alan George Pilkington both of the 82 Sqn RAAF were killed in an aircraft accident near Kuchi, Japan.

Posting on Death
82 Squadron
NAA Status
NOT YET EXAMINED
1WAGS - PILKINGTON Alan George - Service Number 406042 (edited-1)

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