OKEEFE, Maurice Anthony

Maurice Okeefe served with the 460 Squadron RAAF at RAF Binbrook Lincolnshire. He was a wireless operator. Although Maurie joined his squadron not long before the end of the war in Europe, he flew a number of operations on Operation MANNA, dropping critically needed food supplies to starving Dutch civilians.

Last Name
OKEEFE
Given Names
Maurice Anthony
Service Number
428470
Date of Birth
14/10/1924
Birth Location
Melbourne Victoria
Enlistment Date
05/11/1942
Enlistment Location
Melbourne Victoria
Course Details
Other, 1 W.A.G.S and the 460 Squadron
Kill Date or Discharge Date
12/04/1946
Discharge Unit
9 Aircrew Holding Unit
Rank
Warrant Officer
Notes

Maurice Okeefe served with the 460 Squadron RAAF at RAF Binbrook Lincolnshire. He was a wireless operator. Although Maurie joined his squadron not long before the end of the war in Europe, he flew a number of operations on Operation MANNA, dropping critically needed food supplies to starving Dutch civilians.

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