BARNARD, Robin Edgell

Plane was Blenheim 1V V5939 which was lost during an attacking raid on shipping at Akyab in Burma.

Last Name
BARNARD
Given Names
Robin Edgell
Service Number
404464
Birth Location
Rockhamton QLD.
Enlistment Date
13/09/1940
Enlistment Location
Brisbane
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
09/09/0019 (Killed)
Discharge Unit
113 SQN
Rank
Flight Sergeant
Operations
Air ops. India area, Akyab Harbour
Date of Death
09/09/1942
Age
29
Cemetery / Memorial
Singapore Memorial
Medals
AIr Gunners badge 1939-45 Burma Defence Africa Star 1939-45 War medal
Notes

Plane was Blenheim 1V V5939 which was lost during an attacking raid on shipping at Akyab in Burma.

Posting on Death
113 Squadron
NAA Status
DIGITIZED
1WAGS - BARNARD Robin Edgell - Service Number 404464 (1)

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