ION, John Parr

Operation Raimbert Reason for Loss Crashed in the sea during an attack on a V2 site in northern France

Last Name
ION
Given Names
John Parr
Service Number
427833
Date of Birth
21/07/1924
Birth Location
Claremont S.A
Enlistment Date
06/10/1942
Enlistment Location
Perth
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
31/08/1944 (Killed)
Discharge Unit
460 SQN
Rank
Flight Sergeant
Operations
Air ops. from UK flying battle Netherlands
Date of Death
31/08/1944
Age
20
Cemetery / Memorial
Colijnsplaat General Cemetery Netherlands
Medals
Air Gunners badge 1939-45 Star France/Germany Defence medal 1939-45 War medal
Notes

Operation Raimbert Reason for Loss Crashed in the sea during an attack on a V2 site in northern France

Posting on Death
460 Squadron
NAA Status
DIGITIZED
1WAGS - ION John Parr - Service Number 427833 (Plaque_edited-1)

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