BRYDEN, John Alexander

BRYDEN, John Alexander – A Southern Downs Veteran

CONFLICT : WWII
SERVICE NO : 404601
RANK : Flight Sergeant
UNIT : 460 Squadron
ENLISTMENT DATE : 17/05/1940
AGE : 24
PLACE OF ENLISTMENT : Brisbane, Queensland
PLACE OF BIRTH : Pittsworth, Queensland
RELIGION : Presbyterian
OCCUPATION : Fruit Grower
DATE OF DEATH : 11/09/1942
PLACE OF BURIAL : Rheinberg, Germany

MEMORIALS : Warwick State High School Roll of Honour 1939-1945, Warwick The Fallen 1939-1945, Warwick War Memorial, Australian War Memorial Roll of Honour

View this person’s Service File : BRYDEN, John Alexander

NOTES : John was killed in action when his plane was shot down over Germany.

John’s brother Richard Bryden QX17889 and his sister Anne Brayden QF141547 also served in WWII.

His parents were Richard and Martha Bryden of Warwick. John attended Warwick East State School, Warwick Central State School and Warwick State High School. While he enjoyed playing cricket, football and tennis he was a keen member of the Scouts along with his friend Jack Carpender who had also been a student of Warwick State High School.

Read about Southern Downs Military History here.