WITHAM, William Douglas
POW Japanese - Died Timor 8/5/1942 Sgt Witham was shot down over Timor and captured by the Japanese and died. This photo was used as evidence during the trials of Japanese soldiers charged with POW murder.
Last Name
WITHAM
Given Names
William Douglas
Service Number
404761
Date of Birth
25/08/1920
Birth Location
Brisbane QLD
Enlistment Date
08/11/1940
Enlistment Location
Brisbane
1Wags Start Date
29/05/1941
Course Details
WAGS Course 14
Intake Date
29/05/1941
To
3ED
Kill Date or Discharge Date
08/05/1942 (Killed)
Discharge Unit
2 SQN
Rank
Sergeant
Operations
Air attack on shipping at Koepang wounded P.O.W by Japanese
Date of Death
08/05/1942
Age
21
Cemetery / Memorial
Ambon War Cemetery Indonesia
Medals
1939-45 Star Pacific Star War medal
Prisoner of War
POW
Notes
POW Japanese - Died Timor 8/5/1942 Sgt Witham was shot down over Timor and captured by the Japanese and died. This photo was used as evidence during the trials of Japanese soldiers charged with POW murder.
Posting on Death
No. 2 Squadron
NAA Status
DIGITIZED
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