NELL, Frederick John Gordon

Plane was a Blenheim 1V R3911 shot down approx. 180 miles from Ceylon. Three crew were lost.

Last Name
NELL
Given Names
Frederick John Gordon
Service Number
400120
Date of Birth
07/11/1918
Birth Location
Casterton VIC.
Enlistment Date
27/05/1940
Enlistment Location
Melbourne
1Wags Start Date
27/05/1940
Course Details
WAGS Course 2
Intake Date
27/05/1940
Finish Date
14/12/1940
To
1BAGS
Kill Date or Discharge Date
09/04/1942 (Killed)
Discharge Unit
11 SQN
Rank
Flight Sergeant
Operations
Flying battle Far East
Date of Death
09/04/1942
Age
23
Cemetery / Memorial
Singapore Memorial
Medals
Air Gunners badge 1939-45 Africa & Defence medal 1939-45 War medal
Notes

Plane was a Blenheim 1V R3911 shot down approx. 180 miles from Ceylon. Three crew were lost.

Posting on Death
11 Squadron
NAA Status
OPEN USB

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