McKERRACHER [DFM], Walter James
DFM Awarded for an attack on Japanese shipping at Akyab, Burma late in 1942. McKerracher was killed when his plane a de Havilland DH. 98 Mosquito FB Mk V1 broke up recovering from roll at RAF Stn. Amarda Rd. Baleswar, Orissa India.
Last Name
McKERRACHER [DFM]
Given Names
Walter James
Service Number
406099
Distinguished Flying Medal
DFM
Date of Birth
05/11/1909
Birth Location
Mitcham England
Enlistment Date
18/07/1940
Enlistment Location
Perth
1Wags Start Date
18/08/1940
Course Details
WAGS Course 4
Intake Date
18/08/1940
Finish Date
08/03/1941
To
1 BAGS
Kill Date or Discharge Date
13/05/1944 (Killed)
Discharge Unit
22 APC
Rank
Flight Lieutenant
Operations
Accidentally killed flying with 45 SQD. RAF India
Date of Death
13/05/1944
Age
34
Cemetery / Memorial
Madras War Cemetery Chennai
Medals
DFM Awarded for an attack on Japanese shipping at Akyab, Burma late in 1942.
Notes
DFM Awarded for an attack on Japanese shipping at Akyab, Burma late in 1942. McKerracher was killed when his plane a de Havilland DH. 98 Mosquito FB Mk V1 broke up recovering from roll at RAF Stn. Amarda Rd. Baleswar, Orissa India.
Posting on Death
22 Armament Practice Camp
NAA Status
OPEN
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