Richmond, Victoria, Australia
Aircraft set out from Darwin 1943-10-01 to attack a previously found Japanese freighter at the harbor at Pomelaa, Celebes, Dutch East Indies. It was lost without trace.
McDiaarmid survived the crash but was injured. He was taken POW but died the next day of his injuries at Celebes, Dutch East Indies.
McDiarmid, Douglas Graham (Pilot Officer)
Prisoner of War Died 1943-October-01
Birth Date: 1913-September-17
Born: Armadale, Stonnington, Victoria, Aus.
Parents: Gerald Graham and Grace Annie McDiarmed
Spouse: Kathleen Violet McDiarmed, of Richmond
Home: Richmond, Victoria, Australia
Enlistment:
Enlistment Date: 1940-September-15
Service
RAAF
Unit
20 (MP) Sqn- Squadron (RAAF)
Base
RAAF Bowen, Queensland. Australia
Rank
Pilot Officer
Position
Service Numbers
400562