BIRCH, Eric Eyles
| Service Number: | 429445 |
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| Enlisted: | 8 October 1942, Brisbane, Qld. |
| Last Rank: | Flight Sergeant |
| Last Unit: | No. 115 Squadron (RAF) |
| Born: | Rockhampton, Queensland, Australia, 4 November 1923 |
| Home Town: | Rockhampton, Rockhampton, Queensland |
| Schooling: | Rockhampton North State School, Rockhampton High School |
| Occupation: | Bank Officer |
| Died: | Flying Battle, Germany, 25 October 1944, aged 20 years |
| Cemetery: |
Reichswald Forest War Cemetery, Germany 26. G. 3. |
| Memorials: | Australian War Memorial Roll of Honour, International Bomber Command Centre Memorial, Maryborough No. 3 Wireless Air Gunners' School Memorial Wall |
World War 2 Service
| 3 Sep 1939: | Involvement Flight Sergeant, 429445 | |
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| 8 Oct 1942: | Enlisted Royal Australian Air Force, Flight Sergeant, 429445, No. 115 Squadron (RAF), Brisbane, Qld. |
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Add my storyBiography contributed by Faithe Jones
Son of Frederick Tyler Birch and Emma Susannah Graham Birch, of North Rockhampton, Queensland, Australia.
HIS DUTY WELL AND NOBLY DONE. MAY HIS SOUL FIND PERFECT PEACE
BIRCH. -A tribute to the memory of F/Sgt E. E. Birch, who lost his life during a raid on Essen, on October 26, 1944.
Not just today, but every day, we
remember.
(Inserted by his Pals, Keith and Bucky.)
BIRCH.-In proud and loving remembrance of our dear Son and Brother, Flight Sergeant Eric Eyles Birch (Wireless Operator), and the other members of the crew of the Lancaster bomber which was lost in air operations over Essen, Germany, on 25th October, 1944.
He was not spared to share the peace
Of the country he helped to save;
But we remember him as a hero
And treasure the life he gave.
(Inserted by his loving Parents, Sisters and Brothers.)
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