MARSDEN, Stuart Edward
Plane was a Bristol Beaufort A9-81 of 1 OTU which crashed 7 miles from Swan Reach, north west of Lakes Entrance, during a searchlight practice exercise. Four crew were killed.
Last Name
MARSDEN
Given Names
Stuart Edward
Service Number
412559
Date of Birth
03/04/1922
Birth Location
Carlton N.S.W
Enlistment Date
19/07/1941
Enlistment Location
Sydney
1Wags Start Date
17/10/1941
Course Details
WAGS Course 19
Finish Date
04/05/1942
To
1 BAGS
Kill Date or Discharge Date
15/03/1943 (Killed)
Discharge Unit
1 OTU Bairnsdale
Rank
Sergeant
Operations
Flying accident Swan Reach Vic. Australia
Date of Death
15/03/1943
Age
20
Cemetery / Memorial
Bairnsdale War Cemetery Vic.
Notes
Plane was a Bristol Beaufort A9-81 of 1 OTU which crashed 7 miles from Swan Reach, north west of Lakes Entrance, during a searchlight practice exercise. Four crew were killed.
Posting on Death
1 Operational Training Unit Bairnsdale Vic.
NAA Status
OPEN
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