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HENDER, Russell Glentworth
Personal Details
| Service Number: | 406105 |
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| Enlisted: | 15 August 1940, Perth, Western Australia |
| Last Rank: | Flying Officer |
| Last Unit: | No. 11 Squadron (RAAF) |
| Born: | Perth, Western Australia, 12 December 1917 |
| Home Town: | Perth, Western Australia |
| Schooling: | Perth Modern School, Western Australia, 1931-33 |
| Occupation: | Advertising / Radio Announcer |
| Died: | Flying Accident, Kavieng, New Ireland, New Guinea, 15 January 1942, aged 24 years |
| Cemetery: |
No known grave - "Known Unto God" |
| Memorials: | Australian War Memorial Roll of Honour, Catalina War Memorial (Rathmines R.A.A.F Memorial), Kings Park Western Australia State War Memorial, Rabaul Memorial, Subiaco Perth Modern School WW2 Honour Board |
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World War 2 Service
| 15 Aug 1940: | Enlisted Royal Australian Air Force, Aircraftman 2 (WW2), 406105, No. 1 Initial Training School Somers, Perth, Western Australia | |
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| 3 Jan 1942: | Transferred Royal Australian Air Force, Flying Officer, No. 11 Squadron (RAAF) | |
| 15 Jan 1942: | Involvement Royal Australian Air Force, Flying Officer, 406105, No. 11 Squadron (RAAF), Killed In Action -- Flying Accident (Bomb exploded on take-off) -- Catalina A24-11 -- Nusa Harbour, Kavieng, New Ireland, New Guinea |
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