PRYDE, William

Operation Hannover Reason for Loss Shot down by a Ju88 intruder and crashed at Driby, near Louth.

Last Name
PRYDE
Given Names
William
Service Number
417232
Date of Birth
07/06/1923
Birth Location
Ethelton S.A
Enlistment Date
31/01/1942
Enlistment Location
Adelaide
1Wags Start Date
28/05/1942
Course Details
WAGS Course 26
Intake Date
28/05/1942
Finish Date
19/10/1942
To
3 BAGS
Kill Date or Discharge Date
23/09/1943 (Killed)
Discharge Unit
57 SQN
Rank
Flight Sergeant
Operations
Flying battle England
Date of Death
23/09/1943
Age
20
Cemetery / Memorial
Cambridge City Cemetery UK
Notes

Operation Hannover Reason for Loss Shot down by a Ju88 intruder and crashed at Driby, near Louth.

Posting on Death
57 Squadron
NAA Status
OPEN

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