SEMPLE, Douglas George
Plane was Boston A28-15 which was attached to the 22 Squadron was shot down in the vicinity of Gasmata. The plane made a forced landing in the sea. Only 2 crew members of the 5 made it to shore, F/Sgt Douglas George Semple, the Gunner was killed.
Last Name
SEMPLE
Given Names
Douglas George
Service Number
26741
Date of Birth
06/11/1921
Birth Location
Strathalbyn S.A
Enlistment Date
11/06/1940
Enlistment Location
Adelaide
1Wags Start Date
12/12/1941
Course Details
WAGS Course 21
Intake Date
11/12/1941
Finish Date
24/08/1942
To
2BAGS
Kill Date or Discharge Date
12/09/1943 (Killed)
Discharge Unit
22 SQN
Rank
Flight Sergeant
Operations
Killed in action [Flying battle] Ampul Island New Britain
Date of Death
12/09/1943
Age
21
Cemetery / Memorial
Rabaul Memorial Cemetery New Guinea
Notes
Plane was Boston A28-15 which was attached to the 22 Squadron was shot down in the vicinity of Gasmata. The plane made a forced landing in the sea. Only 2 crew members of the 5 made it to shore, F/Sgt Douglas George Semple, the Gunner was killed.
Posting on Death
22 Squadron
NAA Status
NOT YET EXAMINED
