N.Z. AIR CASUALTIES
P.A. WELLINGTON, May 14. The following air casualties are announced to-night (all R.N.Z.A.F. unless otherwise stated): —
Missing on air operations: Archibald, Flight Sergeant David, Hamilton; Bacon, Flight Sergeant Frederick W., Taumarunui; Christiansen, Flying Officer William, Christchurch; Douglas, Flight Sergeant Wallace J., Rotorua; Freshney, Flying Officer Charles J., Auckland; Lanigan, Might Sergeant William P., Gisborne; Latta, Flying Officer Selwyp, Auckland; Paape, Acting Squadron Leader Arthur M., R.A.F. Dunedin; White. Warrant Officer Arthur M., Rotorua. Previously reclassified missing, believed killed, death now officially presumed: Arnold, Sergeant Albert E., Otago; Follett, Sergeant James D., Marton; Swann, S'ergeant Murray, Dunedin.
Previously reported missing, death now officially presumed: Bradley, Pilot Officer George E., Dannevirke; Gray, Sergeant Cecil M., Auckland; Langlands, Sergeant Norman M., Tirau; Spittai, Pilot Officer Philip C., Christchurch; Weaver, Sergeant Frank S'., Auckland. Previously reported missing, believed prisoner of war, now confirmed prisoner of war: Docherty, Leading Aircraftman Neil E., Ngapara, North Otago; Schdroski, Leading Aircraftman Francis L., Napier. Previously reclassified missing believed killed, now reported safe: Kidd, Sergeant. Robert M., Christchurch. Previously reported missing, now reclassified missing, believed killed: Martin, Acting Flight Lieutenant Barry, Christchurch; Moon, Flying Officer Noel J., Wellington.
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Grey River Argus, 15 May 1943, Page 2
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