BANCROFT, Bruce Douglas
| Service Number: | 421635 |
|---|---|
| Enlisted: | 28 February 1942 |
| Last Rank: | Flying Officer |
| Last Unit: | No. 96 Squadron (RAF) |
| Born: | Rockdale, New South Wales, Australia, 29 October 1916 |
| Home Town: | Rockdale, Rockdale, New South Wales |
| Schooling: | Fort Street High School, Taverner's Hill, Petersham, New South Wales, Australia |
| Occupation: | Air Force Officer, Compositor, Printer |
| Died: | Modbury Hospital, Modbury, South Australia, 29 September 2000, aged 83 years, cause of death not yet discovered |
| Cemetery: |
Enfield Memorial Park, South Australia Cremated, Ashes Collected |
| Memorials: |
World War 2 Service
| 28 Feb 1942: | Enlisted Royal Australian Air Force, Flying Officer, 421635 | |
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| 8 Feb 1946: | Involvement Royal Australian Air Force, Flying Officer, 421635, No. 96 Squadron (RAF) | |
| 8 Feb 1946: | Discharged Royal Australian Air Force, Flying Officer, 421635 | |
| Date unknown: | Involvement Flying Officer, Group 45 Transport Command (RAF) |
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Add my storyBiography contributed by David Barlow
Dakota KN468 of 96 Squadron RAF crashed 2 miles east of Dinawa railway station near Patna in India on the 13th of June 1945
The aircraft was on a daytime equipment transport flight when fire broke out and the port engine ceased to function.
The only survivor was Flying Officer Bruce Douglas Bancroft GM DFC (George Medal / Distinguished Flying Cross) 421635 (Pilot) RAAF (served in the RAAF until February 1946)
Killed were:
Flying Officer Tolliday 410793 RAAF (Wireless Operator) - killed in crash
Flying Officer Allen 411723 RAAF (Navigator) - died of injuries on the 15th of June 1945
Pilot Officer Alfred William Culshaw 55480 RAF (Pilot) - died of injuries on the 14th of June 1945
LAC Alan Hull 901910 RAF (Passenger) - died of injuries on the 14th of June 1945
LAC Cyril Leonard Bunn 1191654 RAF (Passenger) - died of injuries on the 14th of June 1945
LAC George Hullah 2227821 RAF (Passenger) - killed in crash
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