Michael Courthope Haynes
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| Personal Information | |
|---|---|
| Date of Birth | 11 Dec 1920 |
| Place of Birth | Perth, Western Australia |
| Death | 1 Jul 1942 |
| Place of Death | Southern Rhodesia (Zimbabwe) |
| Age at Enlistment | 20 years, 4 months |
| Occupation | Architectual draftsman |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Address | Armadale, Western Australia |
| Next of Kin | Father , Mr Walter Alexander Birrell Haynes |
| Military Information | |
| Reg Number | 406861 |
| Date of Enlistment | 28 Apr 1941 |
| Rank | Leading Aircraftman |
| Unit/Formation | No. 22 Service Flying Training School, Southern Rhodesia |
| Post War Details | |
| Fate | Accidental death |
| Monument(s) | Armadale War Memorial |
| Australian War Memorial | Australian War Memorial |
| Medals |
Defence Medal War Medal 1939-45 Australian Service Medal 1939-45 |
Pre War
War Service
Michael had prior service aas a member of the 10th Light Horse Regiment from August 1940 until April 1941 before being discharged in order to enlist in the RAAF. This he did at No. 4 RAAF Recruiting Centre on 28 Apr 1941, and was posted to No. 5 Initial Training School RAAF. Having completed training, on 21 Jun 1941 he was sent to the No. 5 Embarkation Depot RAAF. On 9 Sep 1941 he was detached to the RAF to join the Empire Training Scheme.
On 2 Jan 1942 Michael joined the No. 26 Elementary Flying Training School to undertake a 6 week training course at Guinea Fowl, Gwelo in Rhodesia. Training completed he transferred on 2 Mar 1942 to [[No. 22
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| Headstone Information | |
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| Date of Birth | Not known |
| Additional Names | Christopher John Lyall |
| Transcription | In Loving Memory of Christopher John beloved son of Norman and Mary Lyall. Aged 20 months. And of Michael Courthope Haynes. Called to a higher service 1942 |
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Early Life
Michael Courthope was born on 11 December 1920 in Perth. Michael was the son of Walter Alexander Birrell Haynes and Margaret Julia Haynes (nee Courthope).
Death
Michael died on 1 January 1942 in an aircraft accident whilst in Rhodesia. He was 22 years old.
Notes
Michael has a commemorative plaque at St Marys. Michael was buried at Gweru Cemetery, Zimbabwe (formerly Rhodesia), Africa.