DUNCAN, Ian Laddie
| Service Number: | 415772 |
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| Enlisted: | 1 February 1942, Perth, WA |
| Last Rank: | Sergeant |
| Last Unit: | GRS Cressy |
| Born: | Wagin, WA, 15 March 1922 |
| Home Town: | Chidlow, Mundaring, Western Australia |
| Schooling: | Not yet discovered |
| Occupation: | Bank Clerk - Union Bank |
| Died: | Accidental, Won Wron, Vic., Won Wron, Victoria, Australia, 21 May 1943, aged 21 years |
| Cemetery: |
Bairnsdale War Cemetery, Victoria A B 8 |
| Memorials: | Australian War Memorial Roll of Honour, Bairnsdale Royal Australian Air Force Memorial, Melbourne Union Bank of Australia Limited 'In Memoriam' WW2 Honour Roll, Moorumbine St Patrick's Church of England Memorial Gateway, Pingelly Memorial Rotunda |
World War 2 Service
| 3 Sep 1939: | Involvement Sergeant, 415772 | |
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| 1 Feb 1942: | Enlisted Royal Australian Air Force, Sergeant, 415772, GRS Cressy, Perth, WA |
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Add my storyBiography contributed by Faithe Jones
Son of John and Daisy Doris Duncan, of Serpentine, Western Australia.
Ian died in the crash of an Avro Anson W-2253 approximately 70 miles S.W. of Bairnsdale at Yarram, Vic.
DUNCAN (Sgt-Pilot Ian Laddie).—As result of an aircraft accident, Yarram, Victoria, on May 21, Lad, dearly beloved son of Jock and Daisy Duncan (Chidlow), dearest brother of Dulce, Bob (RAAF) and brother-in-law of Moira, aged 21 years.
We will always remember you smiling.
DUNCAN (Sgt-Pilot Ian Laddie).—Result of aircraft accident at Yarram, Victoria, May 21, Lad, loved brother of Rob (RAAF) and brother-in-law of Moira.
Ever remembered.
DUNCAN (Sgt-Pilot Ian Laddie).—In loving memory of Lad, killed in aircraft accident, Victoria, May 21. Inserted by Mr and Mrs Foster and family.
Duty nobly done.
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