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FORREST, James Lowrie
Personal Details
| Service Number: | 401688 |
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| Enlisted: | 28 March 1941 |
| Last Rank: | Sergeant |
| Last Unit: | No. 460 Squadron (RAAF) |
| Born: | Temora, New South Wales , Australia, 4 December 1917 |
| Home Town: | Mildura, Mildura Shire, Victoria |
| Schooling: | Kurnwill State School (1930-33) |
| Occupation: | Farm Labourer |
| Died: | Flying Battle, Germany, 9 April 1943, aged 25 years |
| Cemetery: | Not yet discovered |
| Memorials: | Australian War Memorial Roll of Honour, International Bomber Command Centre Memorial, Runnymede Air Forces Memorial |
Service History
World War 2 Service
| 3 Sep 1939: | Involvement Sergeant, 401688 | |
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| 28 Mar 1941: | Enlisted Royal Australian Air Force, Sergeant, 401688 | |
| 28 Mar 1941: | Enlisted Royal Australian Air Force, Aircraftman 2 (WW2), 401688 | |
| 26 Apr 1941: | Promoted Royal Australian Air Force, Leading Aircraftman | |
| 20 May 1941: | Embarked Royal Australian Air Force, 401688 | |
| 22 Dec 1941: | Promoted Royal Australian Air Force, Sergeant | |
| 7 Jul 1942: | Involvement Royal Australian Air Force, Sergeant, 401688, No. 460 Squadron (RAAF), Air War NW Europe 1939-45 |
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