STANDLEY, Malcolm John

Operation Essen. 369 aircraft, 39 losses (10.6%). Reason for Loss Shot down by a night-fighter and crashed at Rubrouck, France.

Last Name
STANDLEY
Given Names
Malcolm John
Service Number
407303
Date of Birth
18/01/1921
Birth Location
Murray Bridge S.A
Enlistment Date
17/08/1940
Enlistment Location
Adelaide
1Wags Start Date
19/09/1940
Course Details
WAGS Course 5
Intake Date
19/09/1940
Finish Date
08/03/1941
To
1 BAGS
Kill Date or Discharge Date
17/09/1942 (Killed)
Discharge Unit
76 SQN
Rank
Flight Sergeant
Operations
Air ops from the U.K, flying battle France.
Date of Death
17/09/1942
Age
21
Cemetery / Memorial
Longuenesse [St. Omer] Souvenir Cemetery France
Notes

Operation Essen. 369 aircraft, 39 losses (10.6%). Reason for Loss Shot down by a night-fighter and crashed at Rubrouck, France.

Posting on Death
76 Squadron
NAA Status
DIGITIZED
1WAGS - STANDLEY Malcolm John - Service Number 407303 (edited-2)

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