WILLIAMS, Arthur Henry

Operation Nuremberg. 795 aircraft, 95 losses (11.9%)- the highest of any raid. Reason for Loss Shot down by a night-fighter on the outbound leg at 19000' and crashed at Wahlen, south of Neustadt (Hessen), Germany.

Last Name
WILLIAMS
Given Names
Arthur Henry
Service Number
427164
Date of Birth
06/03/1923
Birth Location
Pingelly W.A
Enlistment Location
Perth
1Wags Start Date
23/07/1942
Course Details
WAGS Course 28
Intake Date
23/07/1942
Finish Date
14/12/1942
To
3BAGS
Kill Date or Discharge Date
31/03/1944 (Killed)
Discharge Unit
51 SQN
Rank
Flight Sergeant
Operations
Air ops. Target Nuremburg Germany
Date of Death
31/03/1944
Age
21
Cemetery / Memorial
Hanover War Cemetery Germany
Notes

Operation Nuremberg. 795 aircraft, 95 losses (11.9%)- the highest of any raid. Reason for Loss Shot down by a night-fighter on the outbound leg at 19000' and crashed at Wahlen, south of Neustadt (Hessen), Germany.

Posting on Death
51 Squadron
NAA Status
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1WAGS - WILLIAMS Arthur Henry - Service Number 427164

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