WALKER, Frederick Archibald

Plane a Hudson A16144 which stalled after take-off and crashed at Ceduna. All 6 crew were killed.

Last Name
WALKER
Given Names
Frederick Archibald
Service Number
407383
Date of Birth
26/03/1918
Birth Location
Adelaide S.A
Enlistment Date
14/09/1940
Enlistment Location
Adelaide
1Wags Start Date
17/10/1940
Course Details
WAGS Course 6
Intake Date
17/10/1940
Finish Date
05/04/1941
To
1 BAGS
Kill Date or Discharge Date
17/01/1942 (Killed)
Discharge Unit
13 SQN
Rank
Sergeant
Operations
Aircraft accident Ceduna South Australia.
Date of Death
17/01/1942
Age
23
Cemetery / Memorial
Centennial Park Cemetery South Australia
Medals
Air Gunners badge 1939-45 Pacific Star War medal
Notes

Plane a Hudson A16144 which stalled after take-off and crashed at Ceduna. All 6 crew were killed.

Posting on Death
6 Squadron RAAF
NAA Status
DIGITIZED
1WAGS - Walker Frederick Archibald - Service Number 407383 (Plane_edited-1)
1WAGS - WALKER Frederick Archibald - Service Number 407383 (Funeral_edited-1)
1WAGS - WALKER Frederick Archibald - Service Number 407383 (Grave_edited-1)
1WAGS - WALKER Frederick Archibald - Service Number 407383 (Memorial_edited-1)
1WAGS - Walker Frederick Archibald - Service Number 407383 (Plane_edited-1)
1WAGS - Walker Frederick Archibald - Service Number 407383 (wreckage_edited-1)

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