GERICKE [DFM], Philip Kenneth Ross
Aircraft Lancaster ED 610 which was shot down by a night fighter over the North Sea returning from a bombing raid over Berlin. For his courage and ability as an Air Gunner F/Sgt Gericke was awarded the DFM.
Last Name
GERICKE [DFM]
Given Names
Philip Kenneth Ross
Service Number
417298
Distinguished Flying Medal
YES
Date of Birth
22/09/1923
Birth Location
Naracoorte S.A
Enlistment Date
28/03/1942
Enlistment Location
Adelaide
1Wags Start Date
28/05/1942
Course Details
WAGS Course 26
Intake Date
28/05/1942
Finish Date
16/11/1942
To
3bags
Kill Date or Discharge Date
29/01/1944 (Killed)
Discharge Unit
15 SQN
Rank
Flight Sergeant
Operations
Flying battle Berlin Germany
Date of Death
29/04/1944
Age
20
Cemetery / Memorial
Runnymede Memorial Surrey UK
Medals
Distinguished Flying medal Defence medal War medal
Notes
Aircraft Lancaster ED 610 which was shot down by a night fighter over the North Sea returning from a bombing raid over Berlin. For his courage and ability as an Air Gunner F/Sgt Gericke was awarded the DFM.
Posting on Death
15 squadron
NAA Status
DIGITIZED
