WICKS, Brian Price
Fl/Sgt Wicks was the Air Gunner on the Lancaster LM332 which collided with another plane shortly after take-off for a mission over Berlin. All on board were killed.
Last Name
WICKS
Given Names
Brian Price
Service Number
416815
Date of Birth
21/07/1923
Birth Location
Unley Park S.A
Enlistment Date
11/09/1941
Enlistment Location
Adelaide
1Wags Start Date
25/06/1942
Course Details
WAGS Course 27
Intake Date
25/06/1942
Finish Date
16/11/1942
To
3 BAGS
Kill Date or Discharge Date
16/12/1943 (Killed)
Discharge Unit
576 SQN
Rank
Flight Sergeant
Operations
Killed in action [ Air collision] Ulceby England
Date of Death
16/12/1943
Age
20
Cemetery / Memorial
Cambridge City Cemetery UK
Notes
Fl/Sgt Wicks was the Air Gunner on the Lancaster LM332 which collided with another plane shortly after take-off for a mission over Berlin. All on board were killed.
Posting on Death
576 Squadron RAF
NAA Status
OPEN