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COTTIER, John Colin
Personal Details
| Service Numbers: | 423654, N229030 |
|---|---|
| Enlisted: | 20 January 1942 |
| Last Rank: | Pilot Officer |
| Last Unit: | No. 461 Squadron (RAAF) |
| Born: | Kingsford, New South Wales, Australia, 6 December 1923 |
| Home Town: | Kingsford, Randwick, New South Wales |
| Schooling: | Randwick Intermediate High School, Randwick, New South Wales, Australia |
| Occupation: | Sales Clerk, Southern Cross Engine & Windmill, Sydney |
| Died: | Flying Battle, North Sea, Atlantic Ocean, 1 October 1944, aged 20 years |
| Cemetery: |
No known grave - "Known Unto God" Runnymede Memorial, Englefield Green, Runnymede Borough, Surrey, England. Panel 258. |
| Memorials: | Australian War Memorial Roll of Honour, Runnymede Air Forces Memorial |
Service History
World War 2 Service
| 3 Sep 1939: | Involvement Pilot Officer, 423654, No. 461 Squadron (RAAF) | |
|---|---|---|
| 20 Jan 1942: | Enlisted Australian Military Forces (WW2) , Private, N229030 | |
| 17 Jul 1942: | Discharged Australian Military Forces (WW2) , Private, N229030 | |
| 18 Jul 1942: | Enlisted Royal Australian Air Force, Pilot Officer, 423654 |
Personal Stories
Marsh Godsall and his mates
Please refer to site of HM Godsall which relates the loss of this crew
Submitted 16 October 2016 by Marshall Sheehan