BENT, Thomas Edward

Plane was a Lancaster JA689 flying ops. to Hamburg which was shot down by an enemy fighter. All crew were killed.

Last Name
BENT
Given Names
Thomas Edward
Service Number
415066
Date of Birth
11/09/1921
Birth Location
Collie W.A
Enlistment Date
23/06/1941
Enlistment Location
Perth
1Wags Start Date
19/09/1941
Course Details
WAGS Course 18
Finish Date
06/04/1942
To
2 BAGS
Kill Date or Discharge Date
30/07/1943 (Killed)
Discharge Unit
460 SQN
Rank
Flight Sergeant
Operations
Flying battle N.W Europe
Date of Death
30/07/1943
Age
21
Cemetery / Memorial
Runnymede Memorial Surrey U.K
Notes

Plane was a Lancaster JA689 flying ops. to Hamburg which was shot down by an enemy fighter. All crew were killed.

Posting on Death
460 Squadron
NAA Status
NOT YET EXAMINED
1WAGS BENT Thomas Edward 415066
1WAGS - BENT Thomas Edward - Service Number 415066 (edited-1)
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