Altrincham WW2 

Derek Austin

Rank:SergeantNumber:1807975
Ship/Rgn/Sqn No:Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve
Name of Rgt or Ship:Coastal Command
Died:17/02/1944Age:20
How Died:Killed at Sea
Country of burial:Lost OverseasGrave Photo:Yes
Cemetery or Memorial:Runnymede Memorial
Town Memorial:Hale
Extra Information:
Attended Seamons Moss School.   Employed by G.M. Foden, Decorators,
Wilmslow.

Joined the RAF in 1942.  Flight Engineer on Sunderland Flying Boats.

145 Sqn Memorial - Altrincham Grammar School.

Listed as a Flight Sergeant on St. Peter's Mem.

Originally reported as being missing, the 15/09/1944 edition of the local
newspaper now reports his death.
Memorials found on:
St. Peter's (Hale)
Altrincham Grammar School
Alt Grammar School - 145 Squadron A.T.C.
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