Brian Joseph LACEY

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
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World War 2 Service

3 Sep 1939: Involvement 68344
29 Jul 1942: Enlisted Royal Australian Air Force, Aircraftman, 68344, Air and Ground Radio School
29 Jul 1942: Enlisted 68344

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Biography 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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