SHOESMITH, George Arthur

Plane was a Lancaster PO-J LM267 which failed to return from bombing operations over Konigsberg.

Last Name
SHOESMITH
Given Names
George Arthur
Service Number
427560
Date of Birth
16/10/1923
Birth Location
Bridgetown 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
03/03/1943
To
3 BAGS
Kill Date or Discharge Date
30/08/1944 (Killed)
Discharge Unit
467 SQN
Rank
Flight Sergeant
Operations
Air ops. Target Konigsberg Germany
Date of Death
30/08/1944
Age
20
Cemetery / Memorial
Runnymede Memorial Surrey UK
Medals
AIr Gunners badge
Notes

Plane was a Lancaster PO-J LM267 which failed to return from bombing operations over Konigsberg.

Posting on Death
467 Squadron
NAA Status
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