RYAN, John Richmond
Plane was a Liberator which ditched into Vansittart Bay off Western Australia. All 11 crew members were killed.
Last Name
RYAN
Given Names
John Richmond
Service Number
422716
Date of Birth
27/09/1922
Birth Location
Wagga Wagga NSW
Enlistment Date
23/05/1942
Enlistment Location
Sydney
1Wags Start Date
11/11/1943
Course Details
WAGS Course 45
Intake Date
11/11/1943
Kill Date or Discharge Date
23/03/1945 (Killed)
Discharge Unit
24 SQN
Rank
Flight Sergeant
Operations
Aircraft accident Vansittart Bay Australia
Date of Death
23/03/1945
Age
22
Cemetery / Memorial
Northern Territory Memorial
Medals
AIr Gunners Badge 1939-45 Star Pacific Star 1939-45 War medals
Notes
Plane was a Liberator which ditched into Vansittart Bay off Western Australia. All 11 crew members were killed.
Posting on Death
24 Squadron
NAA Status
DIGITIZED
