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BRIGHTON, William Lawrence
Personal Details
| Service Numbers: | 427842, W35360 |
|---|---|
| Enlisted: | 19 February 1941 |
| Last Rank: | Leading Aircraftman |
| Last Unit: | Aircrew Training Units |
| Born: | Yarloop, Western Australia, 7 June 1921 |
| Home Town: | Perth, Western Australia |
| Schooling: | Not yet discovered |
| Occupation: | Not yet discovered |
| Died: | Accidental (Flying Accident), Arrowwood, Alberta, Canada , 30 October 1943, aged 22 years |
| Cemetery: |
Claresholm Cemetery, Canada |
| Memorials: | Australian War Memorial Roll of Honour |
Service History
World War 2 Service
| 3 Sep 1939: | Involvement 427842 | |
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| 19 Feb 1941: | Enlisted Australian Military Forces (Army WW2), Private, W35360 | |
| 7 Oct 1942: | Enlisted Royal Australian Air Force, Leading Aircraftman, 427842, Aircrew Training Units | |
| 7 Oct 1942: | Enlisted Royal Australian Air Force, Leading Aircraftman, 427842 | |
| Date unknown: | Discharged Royal Australian Air Force, Leading Aircraftman, 427842 |
Personal Stories
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Add my storyBiography contributed by David Barlow
Leading Aircraftman William Lawrence Brighton 427842 was killed when Avro Anson 7285 of 15SFTS Claresholm RCAF crashed during a solo navigation exercise