Rich, Warwick William
Personal Information
Rank | F/S |
Forename(s) | Warwick William |
Surname | Rich |
Gender | M |
Age | 22 |
Decorations | |
Date of Death | 26-01-1944 |
Next of Kin | Son of William Turton Rich and Wilga Edith Rich, of Wickepin, Western Australia. |
Aircraft Information
Aircraft | Handley Page Halifax II |
Serial Number | BB377 |
Markings |
Memorial Information
Burial/Memorial Country | United Kingdom |
Burial/Memorial Place | Brookwood Military Cemetery |
Grave Reference | 4. M. 18. |
Epitaph | DEAR SON AND BROTHER. GONE, SOME GREATER PURPOSE TO FULFIL |
IBCC Memorial Information
Phase | 2 |
Panel Number | 231 |
Enlistment Information
Service Number | 427148 |
Service | Royal Australian Air Force |
Group | 4 |
Squadron | 1652 HCU |
Trade | Air Gunner |
Country of Origin | Australia |
Commonwealth War Graves Commission
Last Operation Information
Start Date | 26-01-1944 |
End Date | 26-01-1944 |
Takeoff Station | Hurn |
Day/Night Raid | Day |
Operation | Ferry flight to Middle East |
Reason for Loss | Crashed into the sea south of Bournemouth pier after takeoff |