BRODERICK, John James

Previously attatched to 4th Light Horse Sigs. Plane was a Lockheed Hudson A16-68 of 2 Aircraft Depot which crashed after a test flight on its landing approach to Richmond airfield N.S.W. Eight crew were killed.

Last Name
BRODERICK
Given Names
John James
Service Number
409022
Date of Birth
26/06/1915
Birth Location
Galway Ireland
Enlistment Date
21/06/1942
Enlistment Location
Melbourne
1Wags Start Date
21/08/1941
Course Details
WAGS Course 17
Intake Date
16/08/1941
To
2 BAGS
Kill Date or Discharge Date
20/12/1944 (Killed)
Discharge Unit
2ACP
Rank
Flying Officer
Operations
Aircraft accident Richmond NSW
Date of Death
20/12/1944
Age
29
Cemetery / Memorial
Richmond War Cemetery NSW
Medals
Air Gunners badge 1939-45 Star ribbon
Notes

Previously attatched to 4th Light Horse Sigs. Plane was a Lockheed Hudson A16-68 of 2 Aircraft Depot which crashed after a test flight on its landing approach to Richmond airfield N.S.W. Eight crew were killed.

Posting on Death
13 Squadron
NAA Status
DIGITIZED
1WAGS - Broderick John James - Service Number 409022 (edited-1)
1WAGS - Broderick John - Service Number 409022 (edited-3)
1WAGS - Broderick John James - Service Number 409022 (edited-1)

Acknowledgements

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