FISHER, Douglas Carl Raymond
Douglas Fisher was a champion swimmer and Life Saver holding a merit award from the Royal Life-Saving Association. Pre RAAF service occupation listed as 'baker' Served with the 4th Light Horse Regiment 1938 to 1941. Aircraft was a Fairy Battle. All three airmen on board were killed.
Last Name
FISHER
Given Names
Douglas Carl Raymond
Service Number
419931
Date of Birth
07/05/1920
Birth Location
Warrnambool VIC
Enlistment Date
09/10/1942
Enlistment Location
Melbourne
1Wags Start Date
10/12/1942
Course Details
WAGS Course 33
Intake Date
10/12/1942
Finish Date
31/05/1943
To
3 BAGS
Kill Date or Discharge Date
05/06/1943 (Killed)
Discharge Unit
3 B&G Sc W/Sale
Rank
Leading Aircraftman
Operations
Aircraft accident West Sale Vic. Australia
Date of Death
05/06/1943
Age
23
Cemetery / Memorial
Sale War Cemetery VIC. Australia
Notes
Douglas Fisher was a champion swimmer and Life Saver holding a merit award from the Royal Life-Saving Association. Pre RAAF service occupation listed as 'baker' Served with the 4th Light Horse Regiment 1938 to 1941. Aircraft was a Fairy Battle. All three airmen on board were killed.
Posting on Death
3 Bomb and Gunnery School West Sale
NAA Status
DIGITIZED
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