SHERWOOD, Raymond Collard

Operation Stuttgart Reason for Loss Lost without trace. The family of Sgt Mead were told by other crews that their aircraft was seen to crash into the sea while returning from the operation.

Last Name
SHERWOOD
Given Names
Raymond Collard
Service Number
427559
Date of Birth
04/02/1923
Birth Location
West Perth W.A
Enlistment Date
19/07/1942
Enlistment Location
Perth
1Wags Start Date
17/09/1942
Course Details
WAGS Course 30
Intake Date
17/09/1942
Finish Date
08/02/1943
To
3 BAGS
Kill Date or Discharge Date
15/03/1944 (Killed)
Discharge Unit
460 SQN
Rank
Flight Sergeant
Operations
Flying battle NW Europe
Date of Death
15/03/1944
Age
21
Cemetery / Memorial
Runnymede Memorial Surrey U.K
Notes

Operation Stuttgart Reason for Loss Lost without trace. The family of Sgt Mead were told by other crews that their aircraft was seen to crash into the sea while returning from the operation.

Posting on Death
460 Squadron
NAA Status
NOT YET EXAMINED
1WAGS - SHERWOOD Raymond Collard - Service Number 427559 (edited-1)

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