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BROWN, William

Personal Information
Rank Cpl
Forename(s) William John
Surname Brown
Gender M
Age
Decorations
Date of death 02-10-1940
Next of kin
Aircraft Information
Aircraft
Serial Number
Markings
Memorial information
Burial/Memorial Country United Kingdom
Burial/Memorial Place Harpswell (St. Chad) Churchyard
Grave Reference Row B. Grave 4..
Epitaph
IBCC Memorial Information
Phase 2
Panel Number 137
Enlistment information
Service Number 532583
Service Royal Air Force
Group 1
Squadron Hemswell
Trade (Uncertain)
Country of origin if different United Kingdom
Last Operation information
Start Date 30-11--0001
End Date 30-11--0001
Takeoff Station
Day/Night raid
Operation
Reason for Loss Killed when a mine, which was bring transported to an aircraft, exploded prematurely at1840 hrs. One of six killed in the incident- two from station headquarters, two from 144 Sqn and two from King's Own Yorkshire Infantry.