WW2_Casualties

World War 11 Casualties

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Shelton Richard Keith

SHELTON.-Killed in aircraft accident.LAC Richard' Keith Shelton, beloved husband of Jean and loving daddy of Donald, and dearly beloved second son of ' Mr and Mrs A. H. Shelton. Launceston, aged 36.

The Mercury 5 Feb 1944

Airman Killed

LAC Richard Keith Shelton, second son of Mr and Mrs A. H. Shelton. 21 Elphin Rd., Launceston, lost his life when two aircraft collided at an Australian training station last Wednesday, according to advice received by his parents yesterday.

LAC Shelton was an aerial photographer. Prior to enlisting he was assistant manager of a Launceston theatre. He leaves a wife and one son.

The Mercury 5 Feb 1944

All Photos Courtesy George Hall

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