WAYCOTT, William John

Previous service 16th Cameron Highlanders. Plane was a Lancaster ME685 of the 207 Sqn. RAF which was to bomb aircraft works at Montaudran, France. The aircraft received a direct hit from German flak killing all on board. Photo of OTU UK courtesy Claire Jenkins-Robinson

Last Name
WAYCOTT
Given Names
William John
Service Number
415706
Date of Birth
10/06/1922
Birth Location
Perth W.A
Enlistment Date
07/12/1941
Enlistment Location
Perth
1Wags Start Date
05/03/1942
Course Details
WAGS Course 23
Intake Date
02/03/1942
Finish Date
24/08/1942
To
3 BAGS
Kill Date or Discharge Date
06/04/1944 (Killed)
Discharge Unit
207 SQN
Rank
Warrant Officer
Operations
Air ops. Target Toulouse France
Date of Death
06/04/1944
Age
21
Cemetery / Memorial
Toulouse Communal Cemetery France
Medals
AIr Gunners badge
Notes

Previous service 16th Cameron Highlanders. Plane was a Lancaster ME685 of the 207 Sqn. RAF which was to bomb aircraft works at Montaudran, France. The aircraft received a direct hit from German flak killing all on board. Photo of OTU UK courtesy Claire Jenkins-Robinson

Posting on Death
207 Squadron
NAA Status
DIGITIZED

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