POLGREEN, Sven Robert

Flying accident of an RAAF Avro Anson MG217 from No 3 AOS which crashed near Port Pirie, South Australia. Three of the four crew were killed.

Last Name
POLGREEN
Given Names
Sven Robert
Service Number
416282
Date of Birth
17/11/1919
Birth Location
Normanville 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
08/12/1941
To
2BAGS
Kill Date or Discharge Date
31/12/1944 (Killed)
Discharge Unit
3 AOS
Rank
Flying Officer
Operations
Flying accident Port Pirie S.A
Date of Death
31/12/1944
Age
25
Cemetery / Memorial
Port Pirie General Cemetery South Australia
Notes

Flying accident of an RAAF Avro Anson MG217 from No 3 AOS which crashed near Port Pirie, South Australia. Three of the four crew were killed.

Posting on Death
3 Air Observer School
NAA Status
NOT YET EXAMINED
1WAGS - POLGREEN Sven Robert - Service Number 416282 (edited-1)
1WAGS - POLGREEN Sven Robert - Service Number 416282
1WAGS - POLGREEN Sven Robert - Service Number 416282 (edited-1)
1WAGS - POLGREEN Sven Robert - Service Number 416282 (Plaque_edited-1)

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