SHEEAN, Lorin James

Previous service 23rd Battn. Militia. Lorin was a rear gunner in the 76 Sqd. Based in Yorkshire. He was a crew member of the Halifax LK926 detailed to attack Frankfurt. The aircraft failed to return. His brother Brian also a 1 WAG trainee was also killed flying with RAF Bomber Command.

Last Name
SHEEAN
Given Names
Lorin James
Service Number
410014
Date of Birth
16/03/1919
Birth Location
Ararat VIC.
Enlistment Date
07/11/1941
Enlistment Location
Melbourne
1Wags Start Date
05/02/1942
Course Details
WAGS Course 23
Intake Date
02/03/1942
Finish Date
27/07/1942
To
3 BAGS
Kill Date or Discharge Date
21/12/1943 (Killed)
Discharge Unit
76 SQN
Rank
Flight Sergeant
Operations
Air ops. From the U.K
Date of Death
21/12/1943
Age
24
Cemetery / Memorial
Runnymede Memorial Surrey U.K
Medals
Air Gunners badge 1939-45 Star Ribbon A/C Europe Star Defence & War medal
Notes

Previous service 23rd Battn. Militia. Lorin was a rear gunner in the 76 Sqd. Based in Yorkshire. He was a crew member of the Halifax LK926 detailed to attack Frankfurt. The aircraft failed to return. His brother Brian also a 1 WAG trainee was also killed flying with RAF Bomber Command.

Posting on Death
76 Squadron
NAA Status
DIGITIZED
1WAGS - SHEEAN Lorin Jame - Service Number 410014 (_edited-2)

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