POTTER, James Raymond

POTTER, James Raymond – A Southern Downs Veteran

CONFLICT : WWII
SERVICE NO : 434008
RANK : Warrant Officer
UNIT : 466 Squadron
ENLISTMENT DATE : 9/10/1942
AGE : 19
PLACE OF ENLISTMENT : Brisbane, Queensland
PLACE OF BIRTH : Texas, Queensland
RELIGION : Church of England
OCCUPATION : Student Teacher
DATE OF DEATH : 18/09/1945
PLACE OF BURIAL : Cambridge, United Kingdom

MEMORIALS : Warwick State High School Roll of Honour 1939-1945, Texas RSSALIA Sub Branch 1939-1945 Honour Roll, Australian War Memorial Roll of Honour

View this person’s Service File : POTTER, James Raymond

NOTES : James was the son of George Henry Potter who was a tobacco grower in Texas. His was a student at the Texas State School then Warwick State High School.

James wanted to be a teacher and undertook his further education at the Brisbane Teacher’s Training College. He enjoyed playing tennis, cricket and football.

Initially, James joined the Australian Army (Q149018) but discharged from there on October 7, 1942 and two days later re-enlisted into the Royal Australian Air Force.

Tragically, James was killed along with three others from his crew, the remaining three members of the crew survived their wounds.

Read about Southern Downs Military History here.