| Service number | 423161 |
|---|---|
| Birth Date | 1921-05-10 |
| Death Date | 1945-03-24 |
| Death Place | Germany |
| Final Rank | Flying Officer |
| Service | Royal Australian Air Force |
| Unit | No. 150 Squadron (RAF) |
| Place | Germany |
| Conflict/Operation | Second World War, 1939-1945 |
Flying Officer Philip Henry Morris
Description
Flying Officer Philip Morris Henry enlisted to the Royal Australian Air Force on 20 June 1942. After his initial flying training, he travelled to Canada to complete his service flying training. Flying Officer Morris then undertook his operational training in the United Kingdom, and went on to serve as a pilot with 153 and 150 Squadrons. With these squadrons, Flying Officer Morris participated in bombing operations over Germany. On 24 March 1945, Flying Officer Morris’ aircraft was heavily damaged by flak, requiring the crew to bail out. However, upon safely reaching the ground, Flying Officer Morris and three other crewmembers were murdered by German nationals. Flying Officer Morris is buried at Reichswald Forest War Cemetery, Kleve, Germany.
Rolls
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Roll of Honour:
- Unit
- No. 150 Squadron (RAF)
- Conflict
- Second World War, 1939-1945
- Rank
- Flying Officer
Timeline
| Date of birth | 10 May 1921 | |
|---|---|---|
| Date of enlistment | 20 June 1942 | |
| Date of death | 24 March 1945 |