WILLIAMS, Maldwyn David Howell
Plane was a Lancaster 111 LL749 taking part in another operation against Essen. After take off it wasn't heard of again, probably taken down by anti-aircraft fire. 6 crew were lost.
Last Name
WILLIAMS
Given Names
Maldwyn David Howell
Service Number
410761
Date of Birth
12/05/1922
Birth Location
Castlemaine VIC.
Enlistment Date
31/01/1942
Enlistment Location
Melbourne
1Wags Start Date
02/04/1942
Course Details
WAGS Course 24
Intake Date
28/03/1942
Finish Date
21/09/1942
To
3 BAGS
Kill Date or Discharge Date
27/03/1944 (Killed)
Discharge Unit
166 SQN
Rank
Flight Sergeant
Operations
Flying battle France target Essen
Date of Death
27/03/1944
Age
21
Cemetery / Memorial
Choloy War Cemetery France
Medals
Air Gunners badge Defence medal 1939-45 A/C Europe defence and war medal
Notes
Plane was a Lancaster 111 LL749 taking part in another operation against Essen. After take off it wasn't heard of again, probably taken down by anti-aircraft fire. 6 crew were lost.
Posting on Death
166 Squadron
NAA Status
DIGITIZED
