LEST WE FORGET
Air Operations: (No. 454 Squadron Baltimore aircraft FW602), Italy, 22 November 1944
On 22 November 1944 No. 454 Squadron Baltimore FW602 was hit by anti-aircraft fire and crashed behind allied lines. Three crew members were pulled clear of the wreckage by allied soldiers but the pilot could not be rescued. The crew members of FW602 were:
Flying Officer Lemuel William Gray (J/21425) (RCAF) (Pilot)
Warrant Officer Robert Hamilton (657339) (RAFVR) (Wireless Operator Air Gunner) Rescued, Injured
Warrant Officer Keith Harding (1312031) (RAFVR) (Wireless Operator Air Gunner) Rescued, Injured
Flight Sergeant William Smith (654091) (RAFVR) (Navigator) Rescued, Injured
References:
Lax, M. R. (Mark Roger) Alamein to the Alps: 454 Squadron RAAF 1941-1945, M R Lax Wanniassa ACT 2903, 2006
Commonwealth War Graves Commission On-Line Records