100090 Sgt. William Francis Collister "Francie" Clague RAFVR 460 Sq (RAAF) (d.30th May 1943) My Dad William Clague was Killed in action on the 30th May 1943 (over Wuppatal) For the first time I have been able to visit his grave in Rheinberg Cemetry, Germany. Grave no. 9 C 18. I notice he is stated as Air Gunner which was his description before Flight Engineer. There is no age on His grave. He was 33 years old. He flew with 460Sq(RAAF) from RAF Binbrook I have been trying to find out more about the crew he flew with. I met Margaret Russell, widow of the Pilot. T. P Russell and also met the two crew members (who were taken PoW) when they returned to U.K prior to demob. As I was only 8 years old then I have vague memories. I would like to make contact with anyone knowing of any crew members or descendants.
The PoW's names are George Andrew Kirk, 409057, born 1/2/1921 in Malvern, Victoria discharged 13/5/1946. Rank Warrant Officer.(460 Sq.)
Ron D Dunn (Navigator) I have not found anything for him except to know that he is Australian.
The other crew members who died were:
Tom Taylor 413803, Bomb aimer he was Australian.
Peter W. Findlay 1342595. Wireless Op. from Dundee.
Douglas B Gordon. 1349618 Air Gunner from Fochabers Morayshire and
Thomas P. Russell. 1347861 Pilot. from Ardrossan, Ayreshire.
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