MED2159 Accession Number: MED2159

Description

A cross marks the mound on the grave in the Heliopolis War Cemetery, Grave 1, Row D, Plot 19, of 400586 Pilot Officer (PO) Colin Wilfred Head RAAF, of No. 45 Squadron RAF, who died 4 January 1942 as a result of an accident in the Middle East. The name (Mead) and service number (400587) engraved on the cross are both incorrect. PO Head is buried there and his service number is 400586. He was the son of John Russell Head and Anne Christina Head of 67 Queens Road, Melbourne, Vic.

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Accession Number
MED2159
Classification
Photograph
Object Type
Print
Physical Description
Support: Paper (Fibre-based)
Date Made
January 1942
Place Made
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain

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