JOHNSTONE, Robert James
Plane was a Hudson Bomber which crashed near Timoeka beach.Remains of the crew were removed to the War Cemetery on the island of Ambon.
Last Name
JOHNSTONE
Given Names
Robert James
Service Number
410073
Date of Birth
04/12/1918
Birth Location
Prairie VIC.
Enlistment Date
08/11/1941
Enlistment Location
Melbourne
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
03/04/1943 (Killed)
Discharge Unit
2 SQN
Rank
Sergeant
Operations
Air ops. from Australia
Date of Death
03/04/1943
Age
24
Cemetery / Memorial
Ambon Memorial Indonesia
Medals
Air Gunners badge 1939-45 Star Pacific War medal
Notes
Plane was a Hudson Bomber which crashed near Timoeka beach.Remains of the crew were removed to the War Cemetery on the island of Ambon.
Posting on Death
2 Squadron
NAA Status
DIGITIZED
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