SHAPCOTT, Wilfred

Sgt Wilfred Shapcott was gravely injured during an operational mission and died in a RAF Hospital in Scotland. He is buried in Bristol because of his family ties there.

Last Name
SHAPCOTT
Given Names
Wilfred
Service Number
419503
Date of Birth
14/11/1920
Birth Location
Richmond VIC.
Enlistment Date
14/08/1942
Enlistment Location
Melbourne
1Wags Start Date
15/10/1942
Course Details
WAGS Course 31
Intake Date
15/10/1942
Finish Date
08/04/1943
To
3 BAGS
Kill Date or Discharge Date
06/09/1943 (Killed)
Discharge Unit
RAF W/Freugh
Rank
Sergeant
Operations
Aircraft accident Scotland, U.K
Date of Death
06/09/1943
Age
22
Cemetery / Memorial
Bristol [Arnos Vale] Cemetery Gloucestershire U.K
Notes

Sgt Wilfred Shapcott was gravely injured during an operational mission and died in a RAF Hospital in Scotland. He is buried in Bristol because of his family ties there.

Posting on Death
RAF WEST FREUGH
NAA Status
OPEN
1WAGS - SHAPCOTT Wilfred - Service Number 419503 (edited-1)
1WAGS - SHAPCOTT Wilfred - Service Number 419503 (Funeral_edited-1)

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