THOMAS, Gordon Ronald
POW Japanese - Died Talili New Britian 5/3/1944 F/Sgt Thomas was shot down and captured by the Japanese. He died of illness as a POW at Talili, New Britain. This photo was used in the trials of Japanese soldiers charged with the murder of RAAF aircrew.
Last Name
THOMAS
Given Names
Gordon Ronald
Service Number
417011
Date of Birth
24/02/1921
Birth Location
Norwood S.A
Enlistment Date
08/11/1941
Enlistment Location
Adelaide
1Wags Start Date
05/03/1942
Course Details
WAGS Course 23
Intake Date
02/03/1942
Finish Date
24/08/1942
To
3 BAGS
Kill Date or Discharge Date
05/03/1944 (Killed)
Discharge Unit
22 SQN
Rank
Flight Sergeant
Operations
Operations with 22 SQN [Boston] Aircraft A28-15 damaged by enemy fire and ditched 30 miles south of Gasmata. Gordon died a POW.
Date of Death
05/03/1944
Age
23
Cemetery / Memorial
Rabaul [Bita Paka] War Cemetery New Guinea
Prisoner of War
POW
Notes
POW Japanese - Died Talili New Britian 5/3/1944 F/Sgt Thomas was shot down and captured by the Japanese. He died of illness as a POW at Talili, New Britain. This photo was used in the trials of Japanese soldiers charged with the murder of RAAF aircrew.
Posting on Death
22 Squadron
NAA Status
OPEN
