THOMSON [DFM], Gordon
Aircraft Hudson A16-118 which crashed in cyclonic weather off Cairns, Qld. Two of the victims were Major General Vasey and Major General Downes of Australia as well as 9 other military and Air personnel.
Last Name
THOMSON [DFM]
Given Names
Gordon
Service Number
400573
Distinguished Flying Medal
YES
Date of Birth
08/07/1920
Birth Location
Manchester England
Enlistment Date
15/09/1940
Enlistment Location
Melbourne
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
05/03/1945 (Killed)
Discharge Unit
4 COM FL
Rank
Flying Officer
Operations
Non-operational flight Machens Beach near Cairns aerodrome QLD. Australia
Date of Death
05/03/1945
Age
24
Cemetery / Memorial
Cairns War Cemetery QLD Australia
Medals
AIr Gunners badge Distinguished Flying Medal
Notes
Aircraft Hudson A16-118 which crashed in cyclonic weather off Cairns, Qld. Two of the victims were Major General Vasey and Major General Downes of Australia as well as 9 other military and Air personnel.
Posting on Death
4 Communications Flight
NAA Status
DIGITIZED
