McGREGOR, Ronald Angus

Plane was Americam Mitchell Mk 11 FV985 which exploded whilst releasing bombs over target. Debris from explosion hit Mitchell FW122 with the loss of all the crew.

Last Name
McGREGOR
Given Names
Ronald Angus
Service Number
400658
Date of Birth
17/05/1919
Birth Location
Stawell VIC.
Enlistment Date
12/10/1940
Enlistment Location
Melbourne
1Wags Start Date
12/12/1940
Course Details
WAGS Course 8
Intake Date
12/12/1940
Finish Date
02/06/1941
To
1 BAGS
Kill Date or Discharge Date
23/07/1944 (Killed)
Discharge Unit
98 SQN
Rank
Pilot Officer
Operations
Flying battle France, target railway yards at Glos-Montfort.
Date of Death
23/07/1944
Age
25
Cemetery / Memorial
St. Philbert-Sur-Risle Communal Cemetery France
Notes

Plane was Americam Mitchell Mk 11 FV985 which exploded whilst releasing bombs over target. Debris from explosion hit Mitchell FW122 with the loss of all the crew.

Posting on Death
98 Squadron
NAA Status
OPEN
1WAGS - McGREGOR Ronald Angus - Service Number 400658 (Grave_edited-1)
1WAGS - McGREGOR Ronald Angus - Service Number 400658 (Grave_edited-1)
1WAGS - McGREGOR Ronald Angus - Service Number 400658 (Plane_edited-1)

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