WALTON, Harold Oscar
Plane was a B-25C Mitchell N5-132 of 18 Sqd. which crashed about 3-4 miles east of its home base at McDonald airfield in the Northern Territory. It was thought to be due to engine problems. The whole crew of 8 plus 1 passenger were killed. Sgt Walton was found alive but died later of his injuries.
Last Name
WALTON
Given Names
Harold Oscar
Service Number
408894
Date of Birth
13/07/1920
Birth Location
Daylesford VIC.
Enlistment Date
20/06/1941
Enlistment Location
Melbourne
1Wags Start Date
24/07/1941
Course Details
WAGS Course 16
Intake Date
24/07/1941
Finish Date
03/05/1942
To
2BAGS
Kill Date or Discharge Date
05/02/1943 (Killed)
Discharge Unit
18 SQN Nei
Rank
Sergeant
Operations
Aircraft accident MacDonald Airfield Northern Territory, Australia
Date of Death
05/02/1943
Age
22
Cemetery / Memorial
Adelaide River War Cemetery Northern Territory Memorial
Medals
Air Gunners badge 1939-45 War medal Defence medal
Notes
Plane was a B-25C Mitchell N5-132 of 18 Sqd. which crashed about 3-4 miles east of its home base at McDonald airfield in the Northern Territory. It was thought to be due to engine problems. The whole crew of 8 plus 1 passenger were killed. Sgt Walton was found alive but died later of his injuries.
Posting on Death
18 Squadron
NAA Status
DIGITIZED
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