HOUGH, Bernard Austin
| Service Number: | 415424 |
|---|---|
| Enlisted: | 12 October 1941, Perth, WA |
| Last Rank: | Flight Sergeant |
| Last Unit: | No. 148 Squadron (RAF) |
| Born: | Mount Magnet, Western Australia, Australia , 18 April 1913 |
| Home Town: | Subiaco, Nedlands, Western Australia |
| Schooling: | Geraldton District High School |
| Occupation: | Miner |
| Died: | Flying Battle, Yugoslavia, 11 February 1944, aged 30 years |
| Cemetery: |
Belgrade War Cemetery, Serbia Coll grave 10A C 1-4 |
| Memorials: | Australian War Memorial Roll of Honour |
World War 2 Service
| 3 Sep 1939: | Involvement Flight Sergeant, 415424 | |
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| 12 Oct 1941: | Enlisted Royal Australian Air Force, Flight Sergeant, 415424, No. 148 Squadron (RAF), Perth, WA |
KILLED IN AIR OPERATION LATE B. A. (BARNEY) HOUGH
It was with deep and sincere regret that residents of Mt. Magnet received the news of the death of F/Sgt. Bernard Austin (Barney) Hough, R.A.A.F., who was killed
in air operations over Albania. He leaves a wife and two children (Trevor and Kaye), to mourn their loss. Deceased, who was one of a family of five, was previously reported missing. The remains were laid to rest at Cetinje, Montenegro. In civilian life, the late Barney Hough was a keen follower of football and cricket and always earnt praise for his sportsmanship, and he was highly respected among his many friends. His parents reside at 33 Hutt St., Mt. Lawley.
Submitted 4 August 2024 by Cathy Lambert
Personal Notices
HOUGH, B. A. (F/Sgt R.A.A.F). Cherished memories today and always of our dear son and brother Barney, killed whilst on air operations over Albania, Feb. 11, 1944. Inserted by his loving father, sisters, Marjorie, Rita, Amy and brother, Don.
HOUGH. — In remembrance of our son-in-law F/Sgt. B. A. Hough, killed over Albania Feb. 11, 1944. Inserted by Grace and Peter Cassey.
Submitted 4 August 2024 by Cathy Lambert
Biography contributed by Faithe Jones
Son of David Edward and Martha Ann Hough; husband of Beryl Grace Hough, of Subiaco, Western Australia.
HIS DUTY NOBLY DONE. TREASURED MEMORIES
KILLED IN AIR OPERATION
LATE B. A. (BARNEY) HOUGH
It was with deep and sincere regret that residents of Mt. Magnet received the news of the death of F/Sgt. Bernard Austin (Barney) Hough, R.A.A.F., who was killed in air operations over Albania. He leaves a wife and two children (Trevor and Kaye), to mourn their loss. Deceased, who was one of a family of five, was previously reported missing. The remains were laid to rest at Cetinje, Montenegro. In civilian life, the late Barney Hough was a keen follower of football and cricket and always earnt praise for his sportsmanship, and he was highly respected among his many friends. His parents reside at 33 Hutt St., Mt. Lawley.
HOUGH.— In loving remembrance of my husband F/Sgt. B. A. Hough, killed Feb. 11, 1944. Inserted by his wife, Beryl, and children.
HOUGH, B. A. (F/Sgt R.A.A.F). Cherished memories today and always of our dear son and brother Barney, killed whilst on air operations over Albania, Feb. 11, 1944. Inserted by his loving father, sisters, Marjorie, Rita, Amy and brother, Don.
HOUGH. — In remembrance of our son-in-law F/Sgt. B. A. Hough, killed over Albania Feb. 11, 1944. Inserted by Grace and Peter Cassey.
HOUGH, M. A. — Treasured me mories of our darling wife and mother, who passed away a year ago today. Ever remembered by her loving husband Dave and children Marjorie, Rita, Amy and Don.
HOUGH. — In memory of our grandma Ma Hough, who left us Feb. 12, 1947. Inserted by Beryl, Trevor and Kaye.
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