NASH [DFM], James Alexander
"F/Sgt Nash completed 573 operational hours including 116 sorties and 14 strikes. He has at all times shown outstanding skill, courage and devotion to duty."
Last Name
NASH [DFM]
Given Names
James Alexander
Service Number
410368
Distinguished Flying Medal
YES
Date of Birth
10/01/1923
Birth Location
Carlton VIC.
Enlistment Date
06/12/1941
Enlistment Location
Melbourne
1Wags Start Date
05/03/1942
Course Details
WAGS Course 23
Intake Date
02/03/1942
Finish Date
24/08/1942
To
3 BAGS
Kill Date or Discharge Date
28/03/1944 (Killed)
Discharge Unit
6 SQN
Rank
Pilot Officer
Operations
Air ops. Jacquinot Bay New Britian
Date of Death
28/03/1944
Age
21
Cemetery / Memorial
Rabaul Memorial Cemetery New Guinea
Medals
1939-45 Star Pacific Star War medal 1939-45 Australia Service medal 1939-45 Returned from active service badge Distinguished Flying Medal
Notes
"F/Sgt Nash completed 573 operational hours including 116 sorties and 14 strikes. He has at all times shown outstanding skill, courage and devotion to duty."
Posting on Death
6 Squadron
NAA Status
DIGITIZED
