LACEY, Brian Joseph
| Service Number: | 68344 |
|---|---|
| Enlisted: | 29 July 1942 |
| Last Rank: | Aircraftman |
| Last Unit: | Air and Ground Radio School |
| Born: | Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 21 June 1924 |
| Home Town: | Dulwich Hill, Marrickville, New South Wales |
| Schooling: | Not yet discovered |
| Occupation: | Not yet discovered |
| Died: | Accidental (Ground Accident), Geraldton, Western Australia, Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia, 19 August 1943, aged 19 years |
| Cemetery: |
Geraldton War Cemetery, Western Australia Plot A Row B Grave 9, Geraldton War Cemetery, Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia |
| Memorials: | Australian War Memorial Roll of Honour |
World War 2 Service
| 3 Sep 1939: | Involvement 68344 | |
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| 29 Jul 1942: | Enlisted Royal Australian Air Force, Aircraftman, 68344, Air and Ground Radio School | |
| 29 Jul 1942: | Enlisted 68344 |
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Add my storyBiography contributed by David Barlow
AC Lacey 68344 of Number 47 Radar Station RAAF died in a drowning accident at Geraldton, WA
His death is mentioned on page 473 of book “RAAF Historical Record of Number 4 Service Flying Training School Geraldton WA” compiled by D.J. Brenkley
Body Recovered. — Floating in the water some little distance from the beach the body of Brian Joseph Lacey, aged 19 years, of the R.A.A.F., was discovered on Monday morning. Lacey had been swimming at the Back Beach at the rear of Mahomet's Flat on Thursday afternoon last with a companion. They both had surf-boards and were in a heavy surf when Lacey suddenly disappeared. His companion summoned assistance and an extensive search was conducted by air and water and by patrols operating along the beach. The body was recovered about a mile-and a-half south of the spot where Lacey was last seen in the water.
A report on the matter has been forwarded to the coroner (Mr. K. H. Parker).
Ref.- Geraldton Guardian and Express (WA : 1929 - 1947), Wed 25 Aug 1943, Page 2 - LOCAL AND GENERAL
also The Daily News (Perth, WA : 1882 - 1950), Sat 21 Aug 1943, Page 1 - RAAF Man Lost In Surf
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