WILKINSON [DFC], John Hudson [Jock]
Operation Konigsberg Reason for Loss Hit by flak which killed F/O Wilkinson, the aircraft then being partially abandoned before crashing at Petrowo, which is now part of Poland.
Last Name
WILKINSON [DFC]
Given Names
John Hudson [Jock]
Service Number
400444
Distinguished Flying Cross
YES
Date of Birth
18/02/1914
Birth Location
Rutherglen VIC.
Enlistment Date
02/09/1940
Enlistment Location
Melbourne
1Wags Start Date
18/09/1941
Course Details
WAGS Course 18
Intake Date
18/09/1941
Kill Date or Discharge Date
30/08/1944 (Killed)
Discharge Unit
83 SQN
Rank
Flight Lieutenant
Operations
Killed in action flying battle NW Europe
Date of Death
30/08/1944
Age
30
Cemetery / Memorial
Runnymede Memorial Surrey UK
Medals
Air Gunners badge 1939-45 Star Ribbon DFC
Notes
Operation Konigsberg Reason for Loss Hit by flak which killed F/O Wilkinson, the aircraft then being partially abandoned before crashing at Petrowo, which is now part of Poland.
Posting on Death
83 Squadron
NAA Status
DIGITIZED
