| Service number | 426262 |
|---|---|
| Birth Date | 1923-08-28 |
| Birth Place | Australia: Queensland, Brisbane |
| Death Date | 1945-04-10 |
| Death Place | Australia: Queensland |
| Final Rank | Flying Officer |
| Service | Royal Australian Air Force |
| Unit | No. 32 Squadron |
| Places | |
| Conflict/Operation | Second World War, 1939-1945 |
Flying Officer Eric David Stephenson
Description
Flying Officer Eric David Stephenson enlisted to the Royal Australian Air Force on 25 May 1942. After completing his pilot training in New South Wales, Queensland and Victoria, he served with 71 Squadron in Queensland. With this unit, Flying Officer Stephenson flew Avro Anson aircraft in anti-shipping and anti-submarine patrols over the Pacific Ocean. In August 1944, Flying officer Stephenson converted to Bristol Beaufort aircraft, and went on to join 32 Squadron in December 1944. On 10 April 1945, Flying Officer Stephenson died as a result of an aircraft accident during a training flight near Lowood, Queensland. He is buried at Mount Thompson Crematorium, Brisbane, Queensland.
Rolls
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Roll of Honour:
- Unit
- No. 32 Squadron
- Conflict
- Second World War, 1939-1945
- Rank
- Flying Officer
Timeline
| Date of birth | 28 August 1923 | |
|---|---|---|
| Date of enlistment | 25 May 1942 | |
| Date of death | 10 April 1945 |