SULLIVAN, Francis Xavier
Transfered from 3 WAGS Maryborough Queensland. Plane was Douglas C-47 Skytrain[DC-3] RAAF with three crew and 16 passengers. One minute after take-off from Alotau Airport, while climbing, the plane encountered bad weather conditions and elected to return. The aircraft lost control and crashed into the sea off Alotau killing all on board.
Last Name
SULLIVAN
Given Names
Francis Xavier
Service Number
449405
Date of Birth
14/11/1925
Birth Location
Brunswick VIC.
Enlistment Date
24/03/1944
Enlistment Location
Melbourne
1Wags Start Date
06/10/1944
Course Details
WAGS Course 52
Intake Date
06/10/1944
Finish Date
02/02/1945
To
AGS
Kill Date or Discharge Date
11/09/1945 (Killed)
Discharge Unit
33 SQN
Rank
Flight Sergeant
Operations
Non-operational flight Milne Bay
Date of Death
11/09/1945
Age
19
Cemetery / Memorial
Port Moresby Memorial
Medals
Wireless Op. [Air] Badge 1939-45 Star Pacific Star War medal
Notes
Transfered from 3 WAGS Maryborough Queensland. Plane was Douglas C-47 Skytrain[DC-3] RAAF with three crew and 16 passengers. One minute after take-off from Alotau Airport, while climbing, the plane encountered bad weather conditions and elected to return. The aircraft lost control and crashed into the sea off Alotau killing all on board.
Posting on Death
33 Squadron
NAA Status
DIGITIZED
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