PRAAGST, Geoffrey Clement
| Service Number: | 400761 |
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| Enlisted: | 13 October 1940 |
| Last Rank: | Sergeant |
| Last Unit: | No. 12 Squadron (RAAF) |
| Born: | Murchison, Victoria, Australia, 5 October 1909 |
| Home Town: | Surrey Hills, Boroondara, Victoria |
| Schooling: | Kilmore State School, Caulfield Grammar School |
| Occupation: | Wool Classer |
| Died: | Flying Battle, Netherlands, 31 May 1942, aged 32 years |
| Cemetery: |
Amsterdam New Eastern Cemetery Plot 85. Row C. Grave 16. |
| Memorials: | Australian War Memorial Roll of Honour, International Bomber Command Centre Memorial, Melbourne Cricket Club WW2 Honour Roll |
World War 2 Service
| 3 Sep 1939: | Involvement Sergeant, 400761 | |
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| 13 Oct 1940: | Enlisted Royal Australian Air Force, Sergeant, 400761, No. 12 Squadron (RAAF) |
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Add my storyBiography contributed by Faithe Jones
Son of Dr. George Daniel Praagst and Annie Lyddiard Praagst, of Surrey Hills, Victoria, Australia.
Geoffrey enjoyed Cricket, Tennis and Golf.
Took off 2242 30 May 1942 from Binbrook. Shot down by Flak and crashed 0026 31 May 1942 at Badhoevedorp (Noord Holland) close to Schipol Airport SW of Amsterdam.
PRAAGST,—On May 31, missing after bombing raid over Cologne, now officially presumed dead. Sgt. Geoffrey Clement Praagst. W.A.G, R.A.A.F.. dearly loved only son of Dr. George D. and the late Annie L. Praagst, nephew of Julie (Surrey Hills) and cousin of Dr. Howard F. Praagst, Collins-st. Deeply regretted.
Sgt. G. C. Praagst, R.A.A.F., of Surrey Hills (Vic.) has been reported missing in air operations overseas. He was a nephew of the late Mr W. N. Fischer, a former well known Kyabram business man—or better known probably as Billy Fischer, one of the best footballers and cricketers of his time in the Goulburn Valley. He paid paid the supreme sacrifice in last great war.