HARRIS, Ronald Oswald

Shot down over Crete flying in a Baltimore Bomber

Last Name
HARRIS
Given Names
Ronald Oswald
Service Number
401624
Date of Birth
19/11/1914
Birth Location
Eaglehawk VIC.
Enlistment Date
01/03/1941
Enlistment Location
Melbourne
1Wags Start Date
03/04/1941
Course Details
WAGS Course 12
Intake Date
03/04/1941
Finish Date
22/09/1941
To
2BAGS
Kill Date or Discharge Date
23/07/1943 (Killed)
Discharge Unit
454 SQN
Rank
Warrant Officer
Operations
Flying battle over Crete
Date of Death
23/07/1943
Age
28
Cemetery / Memorial
Alamein Memorial Egypt
Medals
Air Gunners badge 1939-45 Africa defence and war medal Italy Star 1939-45 war medal
Notes

Shot down over Crete flying in a Baltimore Bomber

Posting on Death
454 Squadron
NAA Status
DIGITIZED
1WAGS - Harris Ronald - Service Number 401624 (edited-2)

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