SAUNDERS, Raymond Kenneth

Plane was a Lancaster DS831 which failed to return from an operational flight to Berlin. The plane was shot down by a nightfighter and crashed near Leeuwarden, Holland. 4 crew were lost and 1 became a POW.

Last Name
SAUNDERS
Given Names
Raymond Kenneth
Service Number
406814
Date of Birth
26/06/1920
Birth Location
Guildford W.A
Enlistment Date
26/04/1941
Enlistment Location
Perth
1Wags Start Date
29/05/1941
Course Details
WAGS Course 14
Intake Date
29/05/1941
Finish Date
08/07/1941
To
2BAGS
Kill Date or Discharge Date
16/12/1943 (Killed)
Discharge Unit
432 SQN
Rank
Warrant Officer
Operations
Flying battle Netherlands
Date of Death
16/12/1943
Age
23
Cemetery / Memorial
Leeuwarden [Huizum] Protestant Church Yard Netherlands
Notes

Plane was a Lancaster DS831 which failed to return from an operational flight to Berlin. The plane was shot down by a nightfighter and crashed near Leeuwarden, Holland. 4 crew were lost and 1 became a POW.

Posting on Death
432 Squadron
NAA Status
OPEN
1WAGS - SAUNDERS Raymond Kenneth - Service Number 406814 (edited-2)
1WAGS - SAUNDERS Raymond Kenneth - Service Number 406814 (edited-2)
1WAGS - SAUNDERS Raymond Kenneth - Service Number 406814 (Grave)
1WAGS - SAUNDERS Raymond Kenneth - Service Number 406814 (Group_edited-1)

Acknowledgements

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