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J LAMONT — Fleet Air Arm

1944-01-26 · Kenya, East Africa · Kenya

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Name: J LAMONT
Rank: Petty Officer Radio Mechanic
Official number: FX 100755
Role: -
Service/attached: RN
Squadron: 788 Squadron
Ship/station: H.M.S. Kipanga, Kilindine and Port Reitz, East Africa
Date of death: 1944-01-26
Aircraft: Swordfish HS 165
Place of death: Kenya, East Africa
Circumstances: KILLED
Buried/commemorated: MOMBASA (MBARAKI) CEMETERY
Commemoration details: Prot Service Plot, Row L, Grave 23

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