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HATHAWAY, William Edward
Personal Details
| Service Number: | 432167 |
|---|---|
| Enlisted: | 5 December 1942 |
| Last Rank: | Flight Sergeant |
| Last Unit: | No. 460 Squadron (RAAF) |
| Born: | Glebe, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, 11 January 1913 |
| Home Town: | Long Jetty, Wyong Shire, New South Wales |
| Schooling: | New Town Junior Technical College (1925-28). Sydney Technical College, New South Wales, Australia (1930-1940) |
| Occupation: | Laboratory Assistant, Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, Camperdown, New South Wales, Australia |
| Died: | Flying Battle, North Sea, Atlantic Ocean, 31 August 1944, aged 31 years |
| Cemetery: |
No known grave - "Known Unto God" Runnymede (Air Forces) Memorial Surrey England United Kingdom. Panel 260. |
| Memorials: | Australian War Memorial Roll of Honour, International Bomber Command Centre Memorial, Runnymede Air Forces Memorial |
Service History
World War 2 Service
| 3 Sep 1939: | Involvement Flight Sergeant, 432167 | |
|---|---|---|
| 5 Dec 1942: | Enlisted Royal Australian Air Force, Aircraftman 2 (WW2), 432167, No. 2 Initial Training School Bradfield Park | |
| 5 Dec 1942: | Enlisted Royal Australian Air Force, Flight Sergeant, 432167 | |
| 27 Feb 1943: | Promoted Royal Australian Air Force, Leading Aircraftman | |
| 25 May 1943: | Embarked Royal Australian Air Force, 432167, Emb Sydney for Canada | |
| 12 Nov 1943: | Promoted Royal Australian Air Force, Sergeant | |
| 14 Dec 1943: | Embarked Royal Australian Air Force, Sergeant, 432167 | |
| 12 May 1944: | Promoted Royal Australian Air Force, Flight Sergeant, No. 460 Squadron (RAAF) | |
| 13 Aug 1944: | Involvement Royal Australian Air Force, Flight Sergeant, 432167, No. 460 Squadron (RAAF), Air War NW Europe 1939-45 |
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