HARRIS, John Mackenzie Oberlin

Plane Hampden Mk 1 crashed into Mt. Arvestuottar, North of Arjeplog in Swedish Lappland en-route to Vaenja, Northern Russia.

Last Name
HARRIS
Given Names
John Mackenzie Oberlin
Service Number
408129
Date of Birth
21/10/1921
Birth Location
Sydney N.S.W
Enlistment Date
03/01/1941
Enlistment Location
Hobart
1Wags Start Date
02/06/1941
Course Details
WAGS Course 10
Intake Date
06/02/1941
Kill Date or Discharge Date
05/09/1942 (Killed)
Discharge Unit
455 SQN
Rank
Sergeant
Operations
Flying battle Sweden
Date of Death
05/09/1942
Age
20
Cemetery / Memorial
Kviberg Cemetery Sweden
Notes

Plane Hampden Mk 1 crashed into Mt. Arvestuottar, North of Arjeplog in Swedish Lappland en-route to Vaenja, Northern Russia.

Posting on Death
455 Squadron UK
NAA Status
NOT YET EXAMINED
1WAGS - HARRIS John Mackenzie Oberlin - Service Number 408129 (edited-1)

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