JEWELL, John Leslie Manton

Plane was a RAAF Lockheed Bomber A16-191 which collided with Hudson A16-194 and crashed into thick mangraves at Barramundi Creek near Giru. Both aircraft were from 32 Sqd. All crew on A16-191 were killed.

Last Name
JEWELL
Given Names
John Leslie Manton
Service Number
406656
Date of Birth
25/01/1917
Birth Location
Freemantle W.A.
Enlistment Date
03/03/1941
Enlistment Location
Perth
1Wags Start Date
24/07/1941
Course Details
WAGS Course 16
Intake Date
24/07/1941
Finish Date
02/05/1942
To
2BAGS
Kill Date or Discharge Date
24/05/1942 (Killed)
Discharge Unit
7 SQN
Rank
Pilot Officer
Operations
Accidental, off Queensland Coast Australia
Date of Death
24/05/1942
Age
25
Cemetery / Memorial
Sydney Memorial NSW
Notes

Plane was a RAAF Lockheed Bomber A16-191 which collided with Hudson A16-194 and crashed into thick mangraves at Barramundi Creek near Giru. Both aircraft were from 32 Sqd. All crew on A16-191 were killed.

Posting on Death
7 Squadron
NAA Status
NOT YET EXAMINED
1WAGS - JEWELL John Leslie Manton - Service Number 406656 (edited-1)
1WAGS - JEWELL John Leslie Manton - Service Number 406656 (Plaque_edited-1)

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