William Shannon Peake

William Shannon Peake was born on 14 Sep 1917 in Mt Gambier, South Australia, Australia, died on 17 May 1942 in Coffs Harbour, New South Wales, Australia at age 24, and was buried in Mitcham Cemetery, South Australia.

General Notes: Pilot Officer 416604 RAAF, enlisted 21 July 1941, died 17 May 1942 believed to be because he fell off a train travelling north at night, while seeking the toilet! 2nd Aircraft Depot.

Noted events in his life were:

� He was educated at Prince Alfred College in Kent Town, South Australia, Australia.

� He served in the military Pilot Officer, 416604, RAAF, 2nd Aircraft Depot from 1941 to 1942.

He was engaged to be married to Ailsa Douglas Grant 1941