READ, Graham Sydney [Toby]

Toby was part of the famous Pathfinders Squadron based at Gransden Lodge England which flew many famous missions over Germany. He was killed on an operation over Berlin, Germany when the Lancaster was shot down killing all aboard.

Last Name
READ
Given Names
Graham Sydney [Toby]
Service Number
417118
Date of Birth
20/07/1923
Birth Location
Renmark S.A
Enlistment Date
06/12/1941
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
28/09/1943 (Killed)
Discharge Unit
405 SQN
Rank
Flight Sergeant
Operations
Flying battle Berlin Germany
Date of Death
28/09/1943
Age
20
Cemetery / Memorial
Runnymede Memorial Surrey UK
Notes

Toby was part of the famous Pathfinders Squadron based at Gransden Lodge England which flew many famous missions over Germany. He was killed on an operation over Berlin, Germany when the Lancaster was shot down killing all aboard.

Posting on Death
405 Squadron
NAA Status
NOT YET EXAMINED
1WAGS - READ Graham Sydney - Service Number 417118 (Group_edited-1)
1WAGS - READ Graham Sydney - Service Number 417118 (Group_edited-1)
1WAGS - READ Graham Toby - Service Number 417118 (edited-1)

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