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REGAN, Lynden John Ambrose
Personal Details
| Service Number: | 424798 |
|---|---|
| Enlisted: | 9 October 1942 |
| Last Rank: | Flying Officer |
| Last Unit: | No. 80 Squadron (RAAF) |
| Born: | North Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, 19 December 1921 |
| Home Town: | Hurlstone Park, Canterbury, New South Wales |
| Schooling: | Not yet discovered |
| Occupation: | Clerk |
| Died: | Flying Accident, New Britain, New Britain, Pacific Islands, 5 April 1944, aged 22 years |
| Cemetery: |
No known grave - "Known Unto God" Rabaul Memorial, Rabaul, East New Britain, Papua New Guinea |
| Memorials: | Australian War Memorial Roll of Honour, Petersham Fort Street High School WW2 Honour Roll, Rabaul Memorial |
Service History
World War 2 Service
| 3 Sep 1939: | Involvement Flying Officer, 424798 | |
|---|---|---|
| 9 Oct 1942: | Enlisted Royal Australian Air Force | |
| 9 Oct 1942: | Enlisted Royal Australian Air Force, Flying Officer, 424798 | |
| 9 Oct 1942: | Transferred Royal Australian Air Force, Aircraftman 2 (WW2), No. 1 Initial Training School Somers | |
| 5 Dec 1942: | Promoted Royal Australian Air Force, Leading Aircraftman | |
| 10 Dec 1942: | Transferred Royal Australian Air Force, Leading Aircraftman, No. 11 Elementary Flying Training School Benalla | |
| 14 Mar 1943: | Transferred Royal Australian Air Force, Leading Aircraftman, No. 5 Service Flying Training School Uranquinty | |
| 1 Jul 1943: | Promoted Royal Australian Air Force, Pilot Officer | |
| 9 Jul 1943: | Transferred Royal Australian Air Force, Pilot Officer, No. 2 Operational Training Unit Mildura | |
| 16 Sep 1943: | Transferred Royal Australian Air Force, Pilot Officer, 1 Reserve Personnel Pool (RAAF - Garbutt) | |
| 17 Sep 1943: | Involvement Royal Australian Air Force, Pilot Officer, 424798, No. 80 Squadron (RAAF), Air War SW Pacific 1941-45, Commenced Fight Combat Ops. | |
| 17 Sep 1943: | Transferred Royal Australian Air Force, Pilot Officer, No. 80 Squadron (RAAF), Noemfoor. | |
| 1 Jan 1944: | Promoted Royal Australian Air Force, Flying Officer | |
| 5 Apr 1944: | Involvement Royal Australian Air Force, Flying Officer, 424798, No. 80 Squadron (RAAF), Air War SW Pacific 1941-45 | |
| 5 Apr 1944: | Discharged Royal Australian Air Force, Flying Officer, 424798, No. 80 Squadron (RAAF), Accidental death. |
Personal Stories
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Add my storyBiography contributed by David Barlow
80SQN RAAF Kittyhawk A29-472 was being tested after an overhaul when the engine stalled during combat practice at high speed and crashed into the water 2 miles north of Cape Gloucester in New Britain
Flying Officer Regan 424798 was killed in this accident - his body was not recovered and he is commemorated on the Rabaul Memorial
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