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Casualties - 21 - 31 May 1941


21 May

ROBINSON, JAMES CLIFTON EDMESTON

Fg Off

He was killed whilst flying in Hurricane IIA, X2764 of No 1 Sqn, which was shot down by a Bf 109 during an attack on MT on the Capuzzo-Tobruk road.  He is commemorated on the Runnymede Memorial.

21 May

MATETICH, JOSEPH FRANK

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Blenheim IV, L8874 of No 14 Sqn, which was shot down by a Bf 109 during an attack on MT on the Capuzzo-Tobruk road.  He is commemorated on the Alamein Memorial.

21 May

JONES, HARRY

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Blenheim IV, L8874 of No 14 Sqn, which was shot down by a Bf 109 during an attack on MT on the Capuzzo-Tobruk road.  He is commemorated on the Alamein Memorial.

21 May

SUTTON, ALLAN ARTHUR

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Blenheim IV, L8874 of No 14 Sqn, which was shot down by a Bf 109 during an attack on MT on the Capuzzo-Tobruk road.  He is commemorated on the Alamein Memorial.

21 May

JOHNSON, RONALD FREDERICK

Plt Off

He was killed whilst flying in Blenheim IV, T2173 of No 14 Sqn, which was shot down by a Bf 109 during an attack on MT on the Capuzzo-Tobruk road.  He is commemorated on the Alamein Memorial.

21 May

FULLER, MEREDITH CHARLES

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Blenheim IV, T2173 of No 14 Sqn, which was shot down by a Bf 109 during an attack on MT on the Capuzzo-Tobruk road.  He is commemorated on the Alamein Memorial.

21 May

MORRISON, ARCHIBALD MCCAUGHEY

Flt Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Blenheim IV, T2173 of No 14 Sqn, which was shot down by a Bf 109 during an attack on MT on the Capuzzo-Tobruk road.  He is commemorated on the Alamein Memorial.

21 May

TAYLOR, JOHN ROBERT

Flt Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Blenheim IV, T2346 of No 14 Sqn, which was shot down by a Bf 109 during an attack on MT on the Capuzzo-Tobruk road.  He is commemorated on the Alamein Memorial.

21 May

CULHAM, FRANK ARTHUR

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Blenheim IV, T2346 of No 14 Sqn, which was shot down by a Bf 109 during an attack on MT on the Capuzzo-Tobruk road.  He is commemorated on the Alamein Memorial.

21 May

PARKER, JOHN ARNOLD ASHLEY

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Blenheim IV, T2346 of No 14 Sqn, which was shot down by a Bf 109 during an attack on MT on the Capuzzo-Tobruk road.  He is commemorated on the Alamein Memorial.

21 May

GILMORE, ROY GIBSON

Plt Off

He was killed whilst flying in Blenheim IV, V5511 of No 14 Sqn, which was shot down by a Bf 109 during an attack on MT on the Capuzzo-Tobruk road.  He is commemorated on the Alamein Memorial.

21 May

WILKIE, KENNETH JAMES

Flt Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Blenheim IV, V5511 of No 14 Sqn, which was shot down by a Bf 109 during an attack on MT on the Capuzzo-Tobruk road.  He is commemorated on the Alamein Memorial.

21 May

RILEY, THOMAS KILNER

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Blenheim IV, V5511 of No 14 Sqn, which was shot down by a Bf 109 during an attack on MT on the Capuzzo-Tobruk road.  He is commemorated on the Alamein Memorial.

21 May

HOSKINS, NORMAN WILLIAM

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Blenheim IV, Z5979 of No 14 Sqn, which was shot down by a Bf 109 during an attack on MT on the Capuzzo-Tobruk road.  He is commemorated on the Alamein Memorial.

21 May

EASTON, HOWARD WALTER

Flt Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Blenheim IV, Z5979 of No 14 Sqn, which was shot down by a Bf 109 during an attack on MT on the Capuzzo-Tobruk road.  He is commemorated on the Alamein Memorial.

21 May

CALVER, WILLIAM

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Blenheim IV, Z5979 of No 14 Sqn, which was shot down by a Bf 109 during an attack on MT on the Capuzzo-Tobruk road.  He is commemorated on the Alamein Memorial.

21 May

STONE, RONALD GEORGE

LAC

He was serving with No 33 Sqn and was killed during the German invasion of the island.  He is commemorated on the Alamein Memorial.

21 May

HOYLE, GEORGE VINCENT

Flt Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Hurricane IIA, Z2587 of No 56 Sqn, which was shot down by a Bf  109 during an offensive sweep.  He is commemorated on the Runnymede Memorial.

21 May

WRIGHTSON, LESLIE HOWARD

Flt Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Blenheim IV, Z6165 of No 82 Sqn, which was lost over the Mediterranean during a ferry flight to Malta.  He is commemorated on the Runnymede Memorial.

21 May

EVANS, CLIFFORD GEORGE

Flt Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Blenheim IV, Z6165 of No 82 Sqn, which was lost over the Mediterranean during a ferry flight to Malta.  He is commemorated on the Runnymede Memorial.

21 May

STROMBERG, OLAF NICHOLAS

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Hampden I, AD898 OL-K of No 83 Sqn, which crashed whilst attempting to land at Dunholme Lodge on a transit flight from Scampton.  He is buried in Edinburgh (Portobello) Cemetery.

21 May

CROSS, MICHAEL FRASER

AC2

He was killed whilst flying in Hampden I, AD898 OL-K of No 83 Sqn, which crashed whilst attempting to land at Dunholme Lodge on a transit flight from Scampton.  He is buried in Scampton (St John the Baptist) Churchyard.

21 May

METCALFE, JOHN

AC2

He was killed whilst flying in Hampden I, AD898 OL-K of No 83 Sqn, which crashed whilst attempting to land at Dunholme Lodge on a transit flight from Scampton.  He is buried in Scampton (St John the Baptist) Churchyard.

21 May

WILSON, JOHN COLIN RNZAF

Sgt

He was killed by flak whilst flying in Blenheim IV, V6433 of No 107 Sqn, during an anti-shipping strike off Heligoland.  He is buried in Little Massingham (St Andrew) Churchyard.

21 May

CRAIG, DOUGLAS JOHN ROBERT

Flt Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Blenheim IV, L9272 of No 107 Sqn, which was ditched off Heligoland during an anti shipping operation.  He is commemorated on the Runnymede Memorial.

21 May

JACKSON, MAURICE GEORGE

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Blenheim IV, V6390 of No 110 Sqn, which crashed in the Pas de Calais during Circus 10, a raid on a power station at Gosnay.  He is buried in Allouagne Communal Cemetery.

21 May

DONOVAN, JOSEPH ARTHUR

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Blenheim IV, V6390 of No 110 Sqn, which crashed in the Pas de Calais during Circus 10, a raid on a power station at Gosnay.  He is buried in Allouagne Communal Cemetery.

21 May

BEATTIE, TUDOR

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Blenheim IV, V6390 of No 110 Sqn, which crashed in the Pas de Calais during Circus 10, a raid on a power station at Gosnay.  He is buried in Allouagne Communal Cemetery.

21 May

TABERN, HERBERT JOHN

AC1

He was serving with No 112 Sqn and was killed during the German invasion of Crete.  He is buried in Suda Bay War Cemetery.

21 May

STEVENS, LEONARD WALTER

Flt Lt

He was killed whilst flying in Spitfire IIA, P7493 of No 145 Sqn, which collided with P7737 on its return from a patrol.  He is buried in Hindhead (St Alban) Churchyard.

21 May

OWEN, DALLAS WILLIAM RCAF

Plt Off

He was killed whilst flying in Spitfire IIA, P7737 of No 145 Sqn, which collided with P7493 on its return from a patrol.  He is buried in Hindhead (St Alban) Churchyard.

21 May

OAK-RHIND, DAVID KNAGGS RAAF

Plt Off

He was killed whilst flying in Hurricane IIA, Z2511 of No 242 Sqn, which was shot down off Gravelines by a Bf 109.  He is commemorated on the Runnymede Memorial.

21 May

LOCHNAN, PETER WILLIAM RCAF

Fg Off

He was serving  with No 400 Sqn but was killed whilst flying Lysander, V9361 of No 225 Sqn, which crashed in bad visibility in South Wales.  He is buried in Brookwood Military Cemetery.

21 May

HUTT, PATRICK LOUIS VILLETTE

Plt Off

He was killed whilst flying in Magister I, R1971 of No 274 Sqn, which crashed near Sidi Barrani.  He is commemorated on the Alamein Memorial.

21 May

ROSS, ALBERT MELVILLE

Flt Lt

He was killed whilst flying in Magister I, R1971 of No 274 Sqn, which crashed near Sidi Barrani.  He is commemorated on the Alamein Memorial.

21 May

DE HEMRICOURT DE GRUNNE, COUNT RUDOLPHE GHISLAIN

Plt Off

He was killed whilst flying in Spitfire IIA, P7436 of No 609 Sqn, which broke up in the air in combat over the Channel during a Circus operation.  He is commemorated on the Runnymede Memorial.

21 May

METHVEN, WILLIAM JOHN

Sqn Ldr

He was killed whilst flying in Tiger Moth II, N6853 of No 10 Group Comms Flt, which was ditched near Beachley, Monmouth after running out of fuel in bad weather.  He is buried in Newquay (Fairpark) Cemetery.

21 May

KRAMER, MARCUS DFC

Flt Lt

He was killed whilst flying in Tiger Moth II, N6853 of No 10 Group Comms Flt, which was ditched near Beachley, Monmouth after running out of fuel in bad weather.  He is commemorated on the Runnymede Memorial.

21 May

WILSON, GEORGE VICTOR

Plt Off

He was killed whilst flying in Blenheim IV, L9388 of No 17 OTU, which flew into high ground near Barrow in Furness during a navigation exercise.  He is buried in Buckhurst Hill (St John the Baptist) Churchyard.

21 May

ROBERTSON PRYOR, LESLIE WALTER

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Blenheim IV, L9388 of No 17 OTU, which flew into high ground near Barrow in Furness during a navigation exercise.  He is buried in Bury Cemetery, Huntingdonshire

21 May

HARRISON, JEFFREY FREDERICK

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Blenheim IV, L9388 of No 17 OTU, which flew into high ground near Barrow in Furness during a navigation exercise.  He is buried in Romsley (St Kenelm) Churchyard.

21 May

JACKSON, ERIC

Plt Off

He was serving with No 3 PRU and killed whilst flying in Tiger Moth, AX786 (ex G-AEXG) of the Oakington Station Flt, which spun into the ground near Girton, Cambridgeshire.  He is buried in Widnes Cemetery.

21 May

DOWSE, RALPH KELL RAAF

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Blenheim I, L8481 of No 70 OTU, which spun into the ground near Ismailia.  He is buried in Ismailia War Memorial. Cemetery.

21 May

FERGUSON, CLIFFORD SAMUEL

LAC

He was killed whilst flying Oxford II W6583 of No 6 SFTS, which collided with V3220 near Brize Norton  He is buried in Holywood Cemetery.

21 May

JENNENS, STANLEY WALTER

LAC

He was killed whilst flying Oxford II W6583 of No 6 SFTS, which collided with V3220 near Brize Norton  He is buried in Sutton Coldfield Cemetery.

21 May

KRIZ, VACLAV

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying Oxford V3220 of No 6 SFTS, which collided with W6583 near Brize Norton  He is buried in Black Bourton (or Burton Abbots) (St Mary) Churchyard.

21 May

WIENS, RUSSELL HENRY

Fg Off

He was killed whilst flying in Anson I, N9893 of No 31 ANS, which crashed near Listowel, Ontario after a Verey light caught fire in aircraft.  He is buried in Jansen Cemetery.

21 May

CRAVEN, CYRIL

AC2

He was serving with No 25 OTU when he died at a Starfish site off Holnwood Lane, Armthorpe, Doncaster, a post mortem finding the cause to be acute primary broncho pneumonia.  He is buried in Hull Eastern Cemetery.

22 May

REDHEAD, WILLIAM CECIL

AC1

He was serving with No 11 Sqn, and died in No 12 General Hospital from a perforated duodenal ulcer.  He is buried in Ramleh War Cemetery.

22 May

MacROBERT, Sir RODERICK ALAN

Flt Lt

He was killed whilst flying Hurricane, N2498 of No 94 Sqn, which failed to return from a strafing attack on Mosul airfield.  He is buried in Mosul War Cemetery.

22 May

CHARLESWORTH, JACK

Flt Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Vildebeest III, K6369 of No 100 Sqn, which stalled in a turn and crashed in the sea off Singapore.  He is commemorated on the Singapore Memorial.

22 May

SALT, CECIL JAMES MCLAUGHLIN RNZAF

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Vildebeest III, K6369 of No 100 Sqn, which stalled in a turn and crashed in the sea off Singapore.  He is commemorated on the Singapore Memorial.

22 May

GURNEY, SELWYN GEORGE

AC1

He was killed whilst flying in Vildebeest III, K6369 of No 100 Sqn, which stalled in a turn and crashed in the sea off Singapore.  He is commemorated on the Singapore Memorial.

22 May

RIDER, WILLIAM ALBERT RCAF

Flt Lt

He was killed whilst flying in Tomahawk, AH810 of No 400 Sqn, which crashed on the Gower Peninsula whilst conducting a sea search.  He is buried in Brookwood Military Cemetery.

22 May

BISHOP, JOHN WILLIAM

Flt Sgt

He was serving at the Aircraft Depot, Iraq, and was killed in an evening air raid when bombs struck RAF Habbaniya causing damage to the Sergeants' mess and the Airmen' s institute.  He is buried in Habbaniya War Cemetery.

22 May

BINYAMIN TOOMA

Pte

He was serving with the RAF Iraq Levies and was killed in action at Fallujah during the 'Battle of Habbaniya'.  He is commemorated on the Habbaniya Memorial.

22 May

DINKHA DANIEL

Pte

He was serving with the RAF Iraq Levies and was killed or died from injuries during the 'Battle of Habbaniya'.  He is commemorated on the Habbaniya Memorial.

22 May

ESHU GEWERGIS

Cpl

He was serving with the RAF Iraq Levies and was killed or died from injuries during the 'Battle of Habbaniya'.  He is commemorated on the Habbaniya Memorial.

22 May

GEWERGIS ODISHO

Pte He was serving with the RAF Iraq Levies and was killed or died from injuries during the 'Battle of Habbaniya'.  He is commemorated on the Habbaniya Memorial.

22 May

KHASKIEL ENWIA

Pte He was serving with the RAF Iraq Levies and was killed or died from injuries during the 'Battle of Habbaniya'.  He is commemorated on the Habbaniya Memorial.

22 May

PITHYOU ESHU

Pte He was serving with the RAF Iraq Levies and was killed or died from injuries during the 'Battle of Habbaniya'.  He is commemorated on the Habbaniya Memorial.

22 May

TRESIDDER, ALBERT GORDON

AC1

He was serving at RAF Leighton Buzzard and died at RAF Dagnall from a gun shot wound to the chest.  He is buried in Stithians (St Stythians) Churchyard Extension.

22 May

FISCHER, KNUD BORGE NORMAN ROHDE

LAC

He was killed whilst flying in Oxford II, W6631 of No 15 SFTS, which flew into a barrage balloon cable over Coventry.  He is buried in Liverpool (Alllerton) Cemetery.

22 May

HANDLEY, PETER SAVILLE

Fg Off

He was serving with No 2 AACU when he committed suicide by shooting himself with a revolver.  He is buried in Gosport (Ann's Hill) Cemetery.

23 May

JOHNSON, ARCHIBALD THOMAS

AC1

He was serving with No 14 Sqn, and accidently drowned bathing in the Mediterranean.  He is buried in El Alamein War Cemetery.

23 May

GILLAN, ANDREW BROWN

Cpl

He was serving with No 30 Sqn and was killed during the German invasion of the island.  He is buried in Suda Bay War Cemetery.

23 May

PENNEYSTON, CHARLES

Cpl

He was serving with No 30 Sqn and was killed during the German invasion of the island.  He is buried in Suda Bay War Cemetery.

23 May

NEWELL, JOHN

Flt Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Wellington IC, T2812 of No 37 Sqn, which crashed and burst into flames after becoming uncontrollable following an aileron malfunction.  He is buried in Ismailia War Memorial. Cemetery.

23 May

KELSALL, ERNEST MILES

Flt Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Wellington IC, T2895 'J' of No 37 Sqn, which failed to return from a raid on Maleme airfield.  He is commemorated on the Alamein Memorial.

23 May

FIELD, PATRICK RAAF

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Wellington IC, T2895 'J' of No 37 Sqn, which failed to return from a raid on Maleme airfield.  He is commemorated on the Alamein Memorial.

23 May

MARSH, PETER GODFREY

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Wellington IC, T2895 'J' of No 37 Sqn, which failed to return from a raid on Maleme airfield.  He is commemorated on the Alamein Memorial.

23 May

MEW, HAROLD JOHN

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Wellington IC, T2895 'J' of No 37 Sqn, which failed to return from a raid on Maleme airfield.  He is commemorated on the Alamein Memorial.

23 May

ROWE, JOHN

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Wellington IC, T2895 'J' of No 37 Sqn, which failed to return from a raid on Maleme airfield.  He is commemorated on the Alamein Memorial.

23 May

TIPPER, LESLIE SEYMOUR

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Wellington IC, T2895 'J' of No 37 Sqn, which failed to return from a raid on Maleme airfield.  He is commemorated on the Alamein Memorial.

23 May

VINCENT, PAUL JOHN

Plt Off

He was killed whilst flying in Blenheim IV, V5624 of No 45 Sqn, which was lost following an attack on Maleme airfield.  He is commemorated on the Alamein Memorial.

23 May

NIVEN, STUART CHARLES RNZAF

Plt Off

He was killed whilst flying in Blenheim IV, V5624 of No 45 Sqn, which was lost following an attack on Maleme airfield.  He is commemorated on the Alamein Memorial.

23 May

THOMPSON, OSWALD BURNELL

Flt Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Blenheim IV, V5624 of No 45 Sqn, which was lost following an attack on Maleme airfield.  He is commemorated on the Alamein Memorial.

23 May

MARSH, KENNETH GRANVILLE ANDERSON

Plt Off

He died from injuries sustained whilst flying in Blenheim IV, Z6165 of No 82 Sqn, which crashed on 21 May 1941 during a delivery flight to Malta.  He is commemorated on the Runnymede Memorial.

23 May

GAUTREY, REGINALD WILLIAM

Flt Lt

He was killed whilst flying in Catalina I AH560 the OADU, which went missing between Azores and Portugal.  He is commemorated on the Malta Memorial.

23 May

SCRUTTON, CHRISTOPHER MACKINNON RAFO

Flt Lt

He was serving with No 210 Sqn, at the time of his death but the exact circumstances have not been ascertained.  He is commemorated on the Runnymede Memorial.

23 May

BRODIE, ROBERT EVELYN

LAC

He was killed whilst flying in Catalina I, AH560 of No 210 Sqn, which was lost on a transit flight between Gibraltar and the UK  He is commemorated on the Runnymede Memorial.

23 May

BROOKS, RONALD FRANK

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Catalina I, AH560 of No 210 Sqn, which was lost on a transit flight between Gibraltar and the UK  He is commemorated on the Runnymede Memorial.

23 May

COLLIS, REGINALD STEPHEN

Fg Off

He was killed whilst flying in Catalina I, AH560 of No 210 Sqn, which was lost on a transit flight between Gibraltar and the UK  He is commemorated on the Runnymede Memorial.

23 May

LITTLEFAIR, LESLIE

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Catalina I, AH560 of No 210 Sqn, which was lost on a transit flight between Gibraltar and the UK  He is commemorated on the Runnymede Memorial.

23 May

MASSEY, JOHN ROY

Flt Sgt

A member of 217 Sqn, he was killed whilst flying in Catalina I, AH560 of No 210 Sqn, which was lost on a transit flight between Gibraltar and the UK  He is commemorated on the Runnymede Memorial.

23 May

McKEOWN, HOWARD STEPHEN

AC1

He was killed whilst flying in Catalina I, AH560 of No 210 Sqn, which was lost on a transit flight between Gibraltar and the UK  He is commemorated on the Runnymede Memorial.

23 May

WYLDE, COLIN HIGSON

LAC

He was killed whilst flying in Harvard, 2643 of No 34 SFTS Sqn, which crashed and burst into flames whilst flying at low level along the runway at Medicine Hat during a dual night flying exercise.  He is buried in Medicine Hat (Hillside) Cemetery.

23 May

SEARS, ROBERT EDWARD

Plt Off

He was killed whilst flying in Harvard, 2643 of No 34 SFTS, which crashed and burst into flames whilst flying at low level along the runway at Medicine Hat during a dual night flying exercise.  He is buried in Medicine Hat (Hillside) Cemetery.

23 May

WICKETT, ERIC

Cpl

He was killed whilst flying in Tiger Moth II, R4791 of No 27 EFTS, which dived into the ground after spinning from 700 ft during an approach to White Runs LG.  He is buried in Bulawayo (Athlone) Cemetery.

23 May

EVANS, JOHN

AC2

He was serving at RAF Digby and died in the RAF Hospital, Rauceby from a frontal cerebral abscess.  He is commemorated on the Runnymede Memorial.

23 May

BRUCE, ROBERT

Fg Off

He was killed whilst flying in Oxford I, V3221 of No 14 SFTS, which crashed on the approach to Sibson.  He is buried in Glenerney Private Burial Ground, Edinkillie

23 May

FERNAU, MICHAEL GEORGE

LAC

He was killed whilst flying in Oxford I, V3221 of No 14 SFTS, which crashed on the approach to Sibson.  He is buried in Idridgehay (St James) Churchyard.

23 May

McCABE, SYLVESTER GEORGE

WO

He was serving with No 22 SFTS and died in Gwelo Hospital from Acute Hepatitis and Hepatic Failure.  He is buried in Gweru Cemetery.

23 May

BOLLEN, LEWIS CECIL THEODORE AuxAF

Sgt

He was serving with No 2 PRU, and died in No 63 General Hospital from scarlet fever.  He is buried in Cairo War Memorial. Cemetery.

23 May

RICHARDS, BRIAN HUGH

LAC

He was killed whilst flying in Oxford II, V3565 of No 6 SFTS, which collided with V3777 of the same unit and crashed near Little Rissington.  He is buried in Edgecumbe Methodist Chapelyard.

23 May

BURKLE, GORDON JAMES

LAC

He was killed whilst flying in Oxford II, V3777 of No 6 SFTS, which collided with V3565 of the same unit and crashed near Little Rissington.  He is buried in Little Rissington (St Peter) Churchyard.

23 May

HOWARTH, ERIC

AC2

He was serving with No 17 Recruit Centre when he died in Driffield Base Hospital from peritonitis.  He was cremated at Stockport Crematorium.

23 May

STORY, PETER STANLEY

AC2

He was serving with No 56 OTU and was killed on the Holbeach Ranges, in the accidental explosion of a sea mine.  He is buried in Sutton Bridge (St Matthew) Churchyard.

23 May

BRYANT, EDWARD CECIL

AC2

He was serving with No 56 OTU when he was blown up along with 6 other people after finding an object lying on a beach, his death being registered in East Elloe.  He is buried in Wembley (Alperton) Burial Ground.

23 May

THOMPSON, JOHN EDWIN

AC1

He was serving at RAF Mildenhall and died in the RAF Hospital, Ely having been found with a broken 5th cervical vertebrae.  He is buried in Erdington (St Barnabas) Churchyard.

23 May

GOULDING, ARTHUR

AC1

He had been medically discharged when he died at 107 Rice Lane, Walton Park, Liverpool, from pulmonary tuberculosis.  He is buried in Liverpool (Alllerton) Cemetery.

23 May

PALMER, SYDNEY PERCIVAL

LAC

He was serving the UK and died in the Borough Sanatorium, Weymouth, from pulmonary tuberculosis.  He is buried in Preston (St Andrew) Churchyard, Weymouth and Melcombe Regis.

24 May

WALSH, MAXWELL JOHN SHIPP

Sgt

He was killed whilst serving with No 30 Sqn, during the evacuation from Crete.  He is buried in Cairo War Memorial. Cemetery.

24 May

GERRARD, CECIL WILLIAM

Cpl

He was serving with No 30 Sqn, and died in No 5 Australian Hospital at Piraeus from wounds sustained in the fighting on Crete  He is buried in Phaleron War Cemetery.

24 May

SOUTH, JOHN MAURICE

Sgt

He was serving with No 33 Sqn and was reported missing in the vicinity of Traivoros during the Battle of Crete.  He is commemorated on the Alamein Memorial.

24 May

GOORD, ROBERT LESLIE

Plt Off

He was killed whilst flying Hurricane, V7736 of No 73 Sqn, which failed to arrive in Egypt having evacuated Crete.  He is commemorated on the Alamein Memorial.

24 May

LIKEMAN, ROBERT HUGH

Plt Off

He was killed whilst flying Hurricane, V7764 of No 73 Sqn, which failed to arrive in Egypt having evacuated Crete.  He is commemorated on the Alamein Memorial.

24 May

SCOTT, MICHAEL ANDREW

Plt Off

He was killed whilst flying in Blenheim IV, V5426 of No 110 Sqn, which was probably shot down by fighters near Texel.  He is commemorated on the Runnymede Memorial.

24 May

GILL, JULIAN

Plt Off

He was killed whilst flying in Blenheim IV, V5426 of No 110 Sqn, which was probably shot down by fighters near Texel.  He is commemorated on the Runnymede Memorial.

24 May

HEWLETT, RAYMOND ALLEN

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Blenheim IV, V5426 of No 110 Sqn, which was probably shot down by fighters near Texel.  He is commemorated on the Runnymede Memorial.

24 May

McWILLIAM, JAMES MCKENZIE

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Blenheim IV, L9267 RT-K of No 114 Sqn, which failed to return from a patrol.  He is commemorated on the Runnymede Memorial.

24 May

GODSMARK, BERNARD ALBERT

Plt Off

He was killed whilst flying in Blenheim IV, L9267 RT-K of No 114 Sqn, which failed to return from a patrol.  He is commemorated on the Runnymede Memorial.

24 May

MADDISON, ERIC DUNN

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Blenheim IV, L9267 RT-K of No 114 Sqn, which failed to return from a patrol.  He is commemorated on the Runnymede Memorial.

24 May

FULLER, CLIFFORD HARRY

Plt Off

An Engineer Officer, he was serving with No 219 Sqn, and was shot through the head when a car in which he was travelling failed to stop in response to the challenge from a Home Guard sentry.  He is buried in Corfe Mullen Cemetery.

24 May

LEONARD, JOHN PLUNKETT

AC2

He was serving with No 222 Sqn, when he was killed in a lorry accident near Coltishall.  He is buried in or was cremated at  Islington Cemetery and Crematorium.

24 May

STACHNIK, Kazimierz Stanislaw

AC1

He was serving as an Armourer with No 307 Sqn, and died in the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital from injuries sustained when he was run over by a lorry.  He is buried in Exeter Higher Cemetery.

24 May

BROWN, WALTER LOUIS

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Spitfire I, X4681 of No 602 Sqn, which possibly collided with another Spitfire, coming down in the sea.  He is commemorated on the Runnymede Memorial.

24 May

ASHWORTH, FRANK

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying Magister I, R1820 of No 24 EFTS, which flew into the ground Shillington, Bedfordshire after colliding with power cables.  He is buried in Hayes and Harlington (Cherry Lane) Cemetery.

24 May

KATES, DESMOND WILLIAM

LAC

He was killed whilst flying Magister I, R1820 of No 24 EFTS, which flew into the ground Shillington, Bedfordshire after colliding with power cables.  He is buried in Luton Church Burial Ground.

24 May

DOBBS, JOHN EDWARD FEARNLEY

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying Hurricane X, P5171 of No 56 OTU, which crashed in a attempted forced landing near Swaffham, Norfolk.  He is buried in Sutton Bridge (St Matthew) Churchyard.

24 May

PYKE, GEORGE ARTHUR RAAF

Sgt

He was serving with No 250 Sqn, and he died from peritonitis.  He is buried in Ramleh War Cemetery.

24 May

YOKHANA HASSADO

Private

He was serving with the RAF Iraq Levies, and died from injuries sustained during the 'Battle of Habbaniya'.  He is commemorated on the Habbaniya Memorial.

24 May

GARLAND, ROBERT

AC2

He was serving with No 10 SFTS when he died in the RAF Hospital, Kirkham from bilateral pulmonary tuberculosis.  He is buried in Troqueer New Burial Ground.

24 May

CHARLTON, FREDERICK

AC2

He was serving at RAF Newton when he died on active service, the exact details of which have not been ascertained but his death was registered in York.  He is buried in Fulford Cemetery.

25 May

JEUDWINE, HAROLD PHELPS

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Blenheim IV, T2003 of No 14 Sqn, which was shot down by Bf 109s during a raid on Maleme airfield.  He is commemorated on the Alamein Memorial.

25 May

LAKE, NORMAN BURTON

Flt Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Blenheim IV, T2003 of No 14 Sqn, which was shot down by Bf 109s during a raid on Maleme airfield.  He is commemorated on the Alamein Memorial.

25 May

YOUNG, HENRY

Flt Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Blenheim IV, T2003 of No 14 Sqn, which was shot down by Bf 109s during a raid on Maleme airfield.  He is commemorated on the Alamein Memorial.

25 May

GREEN, RICHARD ARNOLD

Flt Lt

He was killed whilst flying in Blenheim IV, T2065 of No 14 Sqn, which was shot down by Bf 109s during a raid on Maleme airfield.  He is commemorated on the Alamein Memorial.

25 May

BROWNE, ANTHONY DOUGHTY

Plt Off

He was killed whilst flying in Blenheim IV, T2065 of No 14 Sqn, which was shot down by Bf 109s during a raid on Maleme airfield.  He is commemorated on the Alamein Memorial.

25 May

WILSON, NORMAN PATERSON MCKIRDY RAAF

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Blenheim IV, T2065 of No 14 Sqn, which was shot down by Bf 109s during a raid on Maleme airfield.  He is commemorated on the Alamein Memorial.

25 May

FORRESTER, STANLEY ROBERT ELLIS SAAF

Lt

He was killed whilst flying in Blenheim IV, V5510 of No 14 Sqn, which was shot down by Bf 109s over the Mediterranean during a raid on Maleme airfield.  He is commemorated on the Alamein Memorial.

25 May

FRETWELL, WILFRED ARTHUR JOSEPH

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Blenheim IV, V5510 of No 14 Sqn, which was shot down by Bf 109s over the Mediterranean during a raid on Maleme airfield.  He is commemorated on the Alamein Memorial.

25 May

HALL, RONALD FRANK

Flt Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Blenheim IV, V5510 of No 14 Sqn, which was shot down by Bf 109s over the Mediterranean during a raid on Maleme airfield.  He is commemorated on the Alamein Memorial.

25 May

WOOD, FRANK

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Blenheim IV, L8864 WV-W of No 18 Sqn, which crashed near Vrist after carrying out an attack on a 1500 ton cargo vessel.  He is buried in Lemvig Cemetery.

25 May

BAKER, ERNEST GEORGE

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Blenheim IV, L8864 WV-W of No 18 Sqn, which crashed near Vrist after carrying out an attack on a 1500 ton cargo vessel.  He is buried in Lemvig Cemetery.

25 May

LLOYD, ERIC ALLAN

Sgt

He was fatally injured whilst flying in Blenheim IV, R3666 of No 18 Sqn, which was attacked by Bf 109s during an anti-shipping operation.  He is buried in Old Road Cemetery, Llanelli

25 May

KEANE, DAVID GRAHAM

Flt Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Blenheim IV, V6248 of No 18 Sqn, which was probably shot down by a fighter on a raid to Norderney.  He is commemorated on the Runnymede Memorial.

25 May

DUFFUS, GEORGE MORTON

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Blenheim IV, V6248 of No 18 Sqn, which was probably shot down by a fighter on a raid to Norderney.  He is commemorated on the Runnymede Memorial.

25 May

GOW, IAIN FRASER

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Blenheim IV, V6248 of No 18 Sqn, which was probably shot down by a fighter on a raid to Norderney.  He is commemorated on the Runnymede Memorial.

25 May

RUSHBROOKE, GEORGE ERIC JOSEPH

Plt Off

He was killed whilst flying in Blenheim IV, R3707 GB-U of No 105 Sqn, which was probably shot down by a fighter on a an anti shipping sortie.  He is commemorated on the Runnymede Memorial.

25 May

GREEN, GEORGE ERIC

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Blenheim IV, R3707 GB-U of No 105 Sqn, which was probably shot down by a fighter on a an anti shipping sortie.  He is commemorated on the Runnymede Memorial.

25 May

PARR, STANLEY

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Blenheim IV, R3707 GB-U of No 105 Sqn, which was probably shot down by a fighter on a an anti shipping sortie.  He is commemorated on the Runnymede Memorial.

25 May

HIBBS, HAROLD ROBERT DFM

Flt Sgt

He was seriously wounded whilst serving with No 114 Sqn and died in Bridge of Earn emergency hospital. from wounds sustained the previous day whilst flying in Blenheim IV, V6236 RT-D.  He is buried in Orpington (St Mary Cray) Cemetery.

25 May

BYE, GEORGE ALLAN RCAF

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Blenheim IV, R2791 of No 139 Sqn, which was shot down by flak and crashed off Ijmuiden.  He is commemorated on the Runnymede Memorial.

25 May

THORNEYCROFT, WILLIAM GEORGE

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Blenheim IV, R2791 of No 139 Sqn, which was shot down by flak and crashed off Ijmuiden.  He is commemorated on the Runnymede Memorial.

25 May

BRANSBY, STANLEY BERTRAM

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Blenheim IV, R2791 of No 139 Sqn, which was shot down by flak and crashed off Ijmuiden.  He is commemorated on the Runnymede Memorial.

25 May

DOWN, HUBERT CECIL

Flt Lt

He was killed whilst flying Hurricane I, P3469 of No 274 Sqn, which is presumed to have been shot down by Bf 109s over Maleme.  He is commemorated on the Alamein Memorial.

25 May

STOCEK, MAXMILIAN

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Wellington IA, N3010 KX-L of No 311 Sqn, which stalled and crashed into trees shortly after take-off from Langham and later died from his injuries.  He is buried in East Wretham (St Ethelbert)) Churchyard.

25 May

DUSEK, FRANTISEK

Sgt

He was severely injured whilst flying in Wellington IA, N3010 KX-L of No 311 Sqn, which stalled and crashed into trees shortly after take-off from Langham and later died from his injuries.  He is buried in East Wretham (St Ethelbert)) Churchyard.

25 May

HADLUM, ARTHUR

AC2

He was serving with No 923 Sqn and he was killed whilst riding pillion on a motor-cycle, which collided with a bus near Runcorn.  He is buried in Ashford Cemetery, Kent.

25 May

AYRES, ROBERT WILLIAM DFC

Flt Lt

He was killed whilst flying in Spitfire PR C, R7070 of No 1 PRU, which was probably shot down by a fighter on its return from a sortie to Brest.  He is commemorated on the Runnymede Memorial.

25 May

COPPLESTONE, EDWARD SIDNEY

LAC

He was serving with No 220 AMES at Heraklion and was reported missing, believed to be battle casualty during the German invasion of the island.  He is commemorated on the Alamein Memorial.

25 May

DEAN, ALBERT FREDERICK

AC1

He was serving with HQ RAF Middle East died in the British Military Hospital at Wadi Seidna following an antrostomy operation.  He is buried in Khartoum War Cemetery.

25 May

MAIDEN, GEORGE ARTHUR

AC2

He was serving with the Middle East Pool, and died in No 13 General Hospital from enteritis and dysentery.  He is buried in Ismailia War Memorial Cemetery.

25 May

LEWIS, DAVID ROBERT

AC2

He was serving with No 1 Wing, No 5 School of Technical Training when he died in the RAF Hospital, Locking from acute pulmonary tuberculosis.  He is buried in Thurmaston Cemetery.

26 May

DUDDLE, CHARLES WILLIAM

LAC

He was serving with No 6 Sqn and died in 2/10 General Hospital with 2nd degree burns to the face, hands and legs sustained on 2 Jan.  He is commemorated on the Alamein Memorial.

26 May

THOMAS, NEVILLE HEADLEY

Flt Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Blenheim IV, T2339 of No 45 Sqn, which was shot down by a Bf 109 during a raid on Maleme airfield.  He is buried in Suda Bay War Cemetery.

26 May

GRAINGER, GEORGE KENNETH

Flt Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Blenheim IV, T2339 of No 45 Sqn, which was shot down by a Bf 109 during a raid on Maleme airfield.  He is buried in Suda Bay War Cemetery.

26 May

ADAMS, GEOFFREY RUSSELL

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Blenheim IV, T2339 of No 45 Sqn, which was shot down by a Bf 109 during a raid on Maleme airfield.  He is buried in Suda Bay War Cemetery.

26 May

LONGSTAFF, WILFRID BERNARD

Sgt

He abandoned Blenheim IV, T2350 of No 45 Sqn, over Cyrenica after becoming lost on a raid on Maleme airfield.  He was not found and is commemorated on the Alamein Memorial.

26 May

ROUND, ARTHUR KAVHAN

Fg Off

He was killed whilst flying in Battle I, P2330 of No 98 Sqn, which crashed into a mountain in Iceland whilst on a transit flight.  He is buried in Reykjavik (Fossvogur) Cemetery.

26 May

GARRETT, KEITH

Flt Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Battle I, P2330 of No 98 Sqn, which crashed into a mountain in Iceland whilst on a transit flight.  He is buried in Reykjavik (Fossvogur) Cemetery.

26 May

HOPKINS, REGINALD ALBERT

Flt Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Battle I, P2330 of No 98 Sqn, which crashed into a mountain in Iceland whilst on a transit flight.  He is buried in Reykjavik (Fossvogur) Cemetery.

26 May

TALBOT, HENRY JAMES

Plt Off

He was killed whilst flying in Battle I, P2330 of No 98 Sqn, which crashed into a mountain in Iceland whilst on a transit flight.  He is buried in Reykjavik (Fossvogur) Cemetery.

26 May

GLOVER, COLIN RAYMOND

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying Hurricane, Z4606 of No 274 Sqn, which was shot down into the sea off Crete by fighters.  He is commemorated on the Alamein Memorial.

26 May

ZEINERT, STANISLAV

Plt Off

He was injured whilst flying Wellington IA, N3010 KX-L of No 311 Sqn the previous day, which stalled and crashed into trees shortly after take-off from Langham.  He died from his injuries and is buried in East Wretham (St Ethelbert)) Churchyard.

26 May

GODLEY, SIDNEY

AC1

He was serving with No 1 (RIAF) Sqn, and died from accidental petrol burns to the legs, resulting in septicaemia.  He is buried in Kirkee War Cemetery.

26 May

BROWN, JOHN TIPLADY

Plt Off

He was killed whilst flying in Spitfire, R6834 of No 57 OTU, which  crashed in Cwm Cwmorthin near Blaenau Ffestiniog  He is buried in Hawarden (St Deiniol) Churchyard.

26 May

GLAISHER, FREDERICK

LAC

He was serving with No 32 MU when he died in the RAF Hospital, St Athan from broncho pneumonia.  He is buried in Llantwit Major Cemetery.

26 May

FIGG, ARTHUR MSM

WO

He was serving with No 83 MU and was admitted to hospital suffering from a perforation of the stomach, dying following an operation, his death being registered in Newcastle upon Tyne.  He is buried in Westcott (St Mary) Churchyard.

26 May

DODDS, WALTON CLAVERING

AC2

He was serving at RAF Linton on Ouse when he died on active service, the exact details of which have not been ascertained but his death was registered in York.  He is buried in Fulford Cemetery.

27 May

MacKENZIE, MURRAY

Fg Off

He force landed Blenheim IV, T2338 of No 14 Sqn, in the Quattara Depression after becoming lost on the return from a raid on Maleme airfield.  He may have survived the landing but was never found and is commemorated on the Alamein Memorial.

27 May

LE CAVALIER, JEAN BRUNO

Fg Off

He was killed whilst flying in Blenheim IV, V5593 of No 14 Sqn, which crashed south of Mersa Matruh after becoming lost on the return from a raid on Maleme airfield.  He is buried in El Alamein War Cemetery.

27 May

BURY, CHARLES PATRICK ANTHONY

Sgt

He abandoned Blenheim IV, V5593 of No 14 Sqn, south of Mersa Matruh after becoming lost on the return from a raid on Maleme airfield but was found dead.  He is buried in El Alamein War Cemetery.

27 May

PINNINGTON, NORMAN WILFRED

Fg Off

He abandoned Blenheim IV, Z5896 of No 45 Sqn, crashed and burst into flames shortly after take-off for  a raid on Maleme airfield.  He is buried in El Alamein War Cemetery.

27 May

IRVING, HOWARD FLEMING RNZAF

Plt Off

He abandoned Blenheim IV, Z5896 of No 45 Sqn, crashed and burst into flames shortly after take-off for  a raid on Maleme airfield.  He is buried in El Alamein War Cemetery.

27 May

SMITH, DAVID ARTHUR

Sqn Ldr

He abandoned Hampden I, AD729 EA-N of No 49 Sqn, was lost without a trace on a Gardening operation.  He is commemorated on the Runnymede Memorial.

27 May

LESLIE, JAMES GUTHRIE

Flt Sgt

He abandoned Hampden I, AD729 EA-N of No 49 Sqn, was lost without a trace on a Gardening operation.  He is commemorated on the Runnymede Memorial.

27 May

BUTLER, JOHN RONALD

Sgt

He abandoned Hampden I, AD729 EA-N of No 49 Sqn, was lost without a trace on a Gardening operation.  He is commemorated on the Runnymede Memorial.

27 May

HADAWAY, GORDON ALFRED

Sgt

He abandoned Hampden I, AD729 EA-N of No 49 Sqn, was lost without a trace on a Gardening operation.  He is commemorated on the Runnymede Memorial.

27 May

MARTIN, WILLIAM LAURIE

Flt Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Blenheim IV, T2051 of No 55 Sqn, which spun into the ground after colliding with another Blenheim during a raid on Maleme airfield.  He is buried in El Alamein War Cemetery.

27 May

BAMBER, KEITH

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Blenheim IV, T2051 of No 55 Sqn, which spun into the ground after colliding with another Blenheim during a raid on Maleme airfield.  He is buried in El Alamein War Cemetery.

27 May

MARTIN, ERIC ANTHONY

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Blenheim IV, T2051 of No 55 Sqn, which spun into the ground after colliding with another Blenheim during a raid on Maleme airfield.  He is buried in El Alamein War Cemetery.

27 May

CHESMAN, JOHN HOOLE

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Blenheim IV, T2175 of No 55 Sqn, which crashed in an attempted forced landing after becoming lost on its return  from a raid on Maleme airfield.  He is buried in El Alamein War Cemetery.

27 May

CALLENDER, DOUGLAS GORDON

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Blenheim IV, T2175 of No 55 Sqn, which crashed in an attempted forced landing after becoming lost on its return  from a raid on Maleme airfield.  He is buried in El Alamein War Cemetery.

27 May

LYLE, RAYMOND FRANCIS

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Blenheim IV, T2175 of No 55 Sqn, which crashed in an attempted forced landing after becoming lost on its return  from a raid on Maleme airfield.  He is buried in El Alamein War Cemetery.

27 May

INMAN, EDWIN BENTALL

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Blenheim IV, V6460 of No 82 Sqn, which was lost when it was caught in the blast of one of its own bombs during an attack on an enemy convoy.  He is commemorated on the Malta Memorial.

27 May

AUSTIN, RONALD JOSEPH

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Blenheim IV, V6460 of No 82 Sqn, which was lost when it was caught in the blast of one of its own bombs during an attack on an enemy convoy.  He is buried in Malta Memorial.

27 May

FAIRBAIRN, GARNET MACKENZIE

Flt Lt

He was killed whilst flying in Blenheim IV, Z6427 'H' of No 82 Sqn, which was lost when it was caught in the blast of one the bombs of V6460 during an attack on an enemy convoy.  He is commemorated on the Malta Memorial.

27 May

HIGGINS, PETER JOHN

Plt Off

He was killed whilst flying in Blenheim IV, Z6427 'H' of No 82 Sqn, which was lost when it was caught in the blast of one the bombs of V6460 during an attack on an enemy convoy.  He is commemorated on the Malta Memorial.

27 May

KEMP, STANLEY WILLIAM

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Blenheim IV, Z6427 'H' of No 82 Sqn, which was lost when it was caught in the blast of one the bombs of V6460 during an attack on an enemy convoy.  He is commemorated on the Malta Memorial.

27 May

FORTY, LAURANCE ARTHUR

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Hampden I, P2083 of No 106 Sqn, which crashed at Wellesbourne Mountford after running out of fuel on its return from a Gardening operation.  He is buried in Kidderminster Cemetery.

27 May

DAVIS, DOUGLAS VICTOR

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Blenheim IV, V5818 of No 211 Sqn, which was shot down by fighters during a reconnaissance operation over Syria.  He is buried in Aleppo War Cemetery.

27 May

STALDER, LESLIE EDWARD

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Blenheim IV, V5818 of No 211 Sqn, which was shot down by fighters during a reconnaissance operation over Syria.  He is buried in Aleppo War Cemetery.

27 May

TRENHOLM, HENRY

Flt Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Blenheim IV, V5818 of No 211 Sqn, which was shot down by fighters during a reconnaissance operation over Syria.  He is buried in Aleppo War Cemetery.

27 May

GUTVALD, JOSEF

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying Spitfire I, R7163 of No 313 Sqn, which dived into the ground at Uckerby in Yorkshire.  He is buried in Catterick Cemetery.

27 May

MORGAN, ROBERT HARRY

LAC

He was killed whilst flying Oxford, R6154 of No 15 SFTS, which collided with another aircraft over Weston-on-the-Green.  He was cremated at Mortlake Crematorium.

27 May

BOOTH, JOHN

AC2

He was killed whilst flying in Dominie I, R5929 of No 2 Signals School, which dived into the ground near Bishops Cannings, Wiltshire.  He is buried in Darlington West Cemetery.

27 May

BATES, JOHN

AC2

He was killed whilst flying in Dominie I, R5929 of No 2 Signals School, which dived into the ground near Bishops Cannings, Wiltshire.  He is buried in Kimberworth (St Thomas) Churchyard.

27 May

BILLINGHAM, FRANK

AC2

He was killed whilst flying in Dominie I, R5929 of No 2 Signals School, which dived into the ground near Bishops Cannings, Wiltshire.  He is buried in Yatesbury (All Saints) Churchyard.

27 May

BUTCHER, ARTHUR SYDNEY

AC2

He was killed whilst flying in Dominie I, R5929 of No 2 Signals School, which dived into the ground near Bishops Cannings, Wiltshire.  He is buried in Yatesbury (All Saints) Churchyard.

27 May

CHITTOCK, VICTOR CHARLES

Cpl

He was killed whilst flying in Dominie I, R5929 of No 2 Signals School, which dived into the ground near Bishops Cannings, Wiltshire.  He is buried in Yatesbury (All Saints) Churchyard.

27 May

BURGESS, IVOR CHARLES

AC2

He was killed whilst flying in Dominie I, R5929 of No 2 Signals School, which dived into the ground near Bishops Cannings, Wiltshire.  He was cremated at Blackpool (Carleton) Crematorium, Poulton-le-Fylde

27 May

HOPKIN, WILLIAM QUILFORD

AC2

He was serving in the UK and died at Berwyn, Hookland Road, Porthcawl, from uranaemi caused by chronic nephritis.  He is buried in Newton Nottage (St John the Baptist) Churchyard.

27 May

GOODDY, GEOFFREY WALTON

AC2

He was serving at RAF Tangmere when he died from pneumonia.  He is buried in Egdean (St Bartholomew) Churchyard.

27 May

BARHAM, GEOFFREY CORNELIUS ARTHUR

Cpl

He was serving with No 9 Recruit Centre when he died in Preston Hospital from scarlet fever with complications.  He is buried in Thorley (St Swithun) Churchyard.

28 May

WILLANS, DEREK ALAN DFC

Fg Off

He was killed whilst flying in Havoc I, BB893 of No 23 Sqn, which spun into the ground during a low level practice dogfight near Manston.  He is buried in Clymping (St Mary) Churchyard.

28 May

JOHNSON, GERALD BRUCE RNZAF

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Havoc I, BB893 of No 23 Sqn, which spun into the ground during a low level practice dogfight near Manston.  He is buried in Clymping (St Mary) Churchyard.

28 May

JONES, LLOYD

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Havoc I, BB893 of No 23 Sqn, which spun into the ground during a low level practice dogfight near Manston.  He is buried in Mellor (St Mary) Churchyard.

28 May

McGOWAN, JOHN HAMILTON

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Blenheim IV, V6457 UX-T of No 82 Sqn, which was lost on a raid to Heligoland.  He is buried in Terschelling (West-Terschelling) General Cemetery.

28 May

BANKS, DOUGLAS NORMAN

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Blenheim IV, V6457 UX-T of No 82 Sqn, which was lost on a raid to Heligoland.  He is commemorated on the Runnymede Memorial.

28 May

WALKER, ALAN LOWTHER

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Blenheim IV, V6457 UX-T of No 82 Sqn, which was lost on a raid to Heligoland.  He is commemorated on the Runnymede Memorial.

28 May

HUGGETT, VERNON DOUGLAS

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Wellington IC, R1044 JN-Y of No 150 Sqn, which flew into high ground near Leicester after emerging from cloud on return from a raid to Boulogne.  He is buried in Southend-on-Sea (Sutton Road) Cemetery.

28 May

PEREIRA, VERNON EDWARD

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Wellington IC, R1044 JN-Y of No 150 Sqn, which flew into high ground near Leicester after emerging from cloud on return from a raid to Boulogne.  He is buried in Rougham (St Mary) Churchyard., Suffolk

28 May

JARVIS, PETER

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Wellington IC, R1044 JN-Y of No 150 Sqn, which flew into high ground near Leicester after emerging from cloud on return from a raid to Boulogne.  He is buried in St Albans Cemetery.

28 May

WILCOX, ERNEST BURTON

Flt Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Wellington IC, R1044 JN-Y of No 150 Sqn, which flew into high ground near Leicester after emerging from cloud on return from a raid to Boulogne.  He is buried in Burwell Cemetery.

28 May

GARDINER, MICHAEL EDWARD

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Wellington IC, R1044 JN-Y of No 150 Sqn, which flew into high ground near Leicester after emerging from cloud on return from a raid to Boulogne.  He is buried in Cottesmore (St Nicholas) Churchyard Extension

28 May

GORDON, STANLEY

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Blenheim IV, V5453 LA-O of No 235 Sqn, which was shot down off Etxel by fighters.  He is commemorated on the Runnymede Memorial.

28 May

NAUGHTIN, HAROLD THOMAS

Flt Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Blenheim IV, V5453 LA-O of No 235 Sqn, which was shot down off Etxel by fighters.  He is commemorated on the Runnymede Memorial.

28 May

OLDROYD, RONALD

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Blenheim IV, V5453 LA-O of No 235 Sqn, which was shot down off Etxel by fighters.  He is commemorated on the Runnymede Memorial.

28 May

DEE, ORLANDO JOHN

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Blenheim IV, Z5968 of No 235 Sqn, which was shot down off Etxel by fighters.  He is buried in Hamburg Cemetery.

28 May

JOHNSON, ROLAND HARRY

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Blenheim IV, Z5968 of No 235 Sqn, which was shot down off Etxel by fighters.  He is buried in Hamburg Cemetery.

28 May

FENTON, JOHN OLLIS

Plt Off

He was killed whilst flying in Blenheim IV, Z5968 of No 235 Sqn, which was shot down off Etxel by fighters.  He is commemorated on the Runnymede Memorial.

28 May DROZDZ, Jozef Sgt He was killed whilst flying in Wellington, R1392 NZ-N of No 304 Sqn, which crashed at Darwell Hole, near Brightling, Sussex having been hit by flak in the port engine.  He abandoned the aircraft either over the target or over the sea.                 
28 May KUSZCZYNSKI, Bronislaw Plt Off He was killed whilst flying in Wellington, R1392 NZ-N of No 304 Sqn, which crashed at Darwell Hole, near Brightling, Sussex having been hit by flak in the port engine.  He is buried in Newark-Upon-Trent Cemetery.
28 May WAROCZEWSKI, Jan Stanislaw Fg Off He was killed whilst flying in Wellington, R1392 NZ-N of No 304 Sqn, which crashed at Darwell Hole, near Brightling, Sussex having been hit by flak in the port engine.  He is buried in Newark-Upon-Trent Cemetery.
28 May WIECZOREK, Cezary Fg Off He was killed whilst flying in Wellington, R1392 NZ-N of No 304 Sqn, which crashed at Darwell Hole, near Brightling, Sussex having been hit by flak in the port engine.  He is buried in Newark-Upon-Trent Cemetery.

28 May

McDANIEL, DANIEL RAAF

Plt Off

He was serving with No 39 Sqn and died from appendicitis at the 19th General Hospital in Egypt.  He is buried in Ismailia War Memorial Cemetery.

28 May

EYOU TOOMA

Private

He was serving with the RAF Iraq Levies, and died from wounds sustained at Fallujah.  He is commemorated on the Habbaniya Memorial.

28 May

BRAGGER, JOHN HAROLD

AC2

He was serving in the UK and died in St. Chad's Hospital, from an illness.  He is buried in Smethwick (Uplands) Cemetery.

28 May

PHILLIPS, WILLIAM RONALD RAAF

Plt Off

He was killed whilst flying Hurricane IIA, Z2748 of No 3 Sqn, which dived into the ground near Woodbridge in Suffolk.  He is buried in Ipswich Cemetery.

28 May

JOHNSON, ARTHUR BERTRAM

AC1

He whilst serving as an Armourer with No 917 Sqn, and died in Gulson Road Hospital, Coventry from multiple injuries to the hands and face sustained in an accident when a shell detonator exploded.  He is buried in Birstall Cemetery.

28 May

ABBOTT, ARTHUR ERNEST

AC2

He was serving at No 7 Recruit Centre and had only been in the RAF two weeks when he died the Isolation Hospital, Lancaster from cerebro-spinal meningitis.  He is buried in Wellingborough (Doddington Road) Cemetery.

29 May

DALCO, WILLIAM GEORGE RAAF

Plt Off

He was killed whilst flying in Wellington IC, L7860 of No 37 Sqn, which crashed in flames on Scarpanto Island.  He is buried in Rhodes War Cemetery.

29 May

NOWELL, RICHARD EDWARD HARRISON

Plt Off

He was killed whilst flying in Wellington IC, L7860 of No 37 Sqn, which crashed in flames on Scarpanto Island.  He is buried in Rhodes War Cemetery.

29 May

MIDDLETON, ARTHUR EDWIN

Flt Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Wellington IC, L7860 of No 37 Sqn, which crashed in flames on Scarpanto Island.  He is buried in Rhodes War Cemetery.

29 May

STRICKLAND, DENYS DOUGLAS

Flt Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Wellington IC, L7860 of No 37 Sqn, which crashed in flames on Scarpanto Island.  He is buried in Rhodes War Cemetery.

29 May

MITCHELL, TOM HARRY

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Wellington IC, L7860 of No 37 Sqn, which crashed in flames on Scarpanto Island.  He is buried in Rhodes War Cemetery.

29 May

CURLE, EDWIN

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Wellington IC, L7860 of No 37 Sqn, which crashed in flames on Scarpanto Island.  He is buried in Rhodes War Cemetery.

29 May

ST JOHN-SPENCER, REDVERS STRANISLAUS C. N.

Plt Off

He was killed whilst flying in Wellington IC, W5685 of No 37 Sqn, which caught fire and exploded after colliding with W5622, which was taking-off from Shallufa.  He is buried in Ismailia War Memorial. Cemetery.

29 May

KENNER, JOHN WAVENEY

Flt Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Wellington IC, W5685 of No 37 Sqn, which caught fire and exploded after colliding with W5622, which was taking-off from Shallufa.  He is buried in Ismailia War Memorial. Cemetery.

29 May

DOVEY, JAMES EWART GLADSTONE

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Wellington IC, W5685 of No 37 Sqn, which caught fire and exploded after colliding with W5622, which was taking-off from Shallufa.  He is buried in Ismailia War Memorial. Cemetery.

29 May

MILNE, JOHN MATHIESON

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Wellington IC, W5685 of No 37 Sqn, which caught fire and exploded after colliding with W5622, which was taking-off from Shallufa.  He is buried in Ismailia War Memorial. Cemetery.

29 May

STURROCK, JOHN GEORGE RAMSAY

Fg Off

He was killed whilst flying in Blenheim IV, V6447 of No 59 Sqn, which failed to return from a convoy patrol.  He is commemorated on the Runnymede Memorial.

29 May

CONRADE, NEIL LORAINE

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Blenheim IV, V6447 of No 59 Sqn, which failed to return from a convoy patrol.  He is buried in Birmingham (Lodge Hill) Cemetery.

29 May

SMALLBONE, WILLIAM ALBERT

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Blenheim IV, V6447 of No 59 Sqn, which failed to return from a convoy patrol.  He is commemorated on the Runnymede Memorial.

29 May

COPLEY, ALFRED THOMAS

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Whitley V, Z6484 of No 78 Sqn, which failed to return from a raid on Keil.  He is buried in Becklingen War Cemetery.

29 May

SMITH, WILFRED BRUCE RCAF

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Whitley V, Z6484 of No 78 Sqn, which failed to return from a raid on Keil.  He is buried in Becklingen War Cemetery.

29 May

COOKE, ALBERT

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Whitley V, Z6484 of No 78 Sqn, which failed to return from a raid on Keil.  He is buried in Becklingen War Cemetery.

29 May

GREGORY, ALFRED

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Whitley V, Z6484 of No 78 Sqn, which failed to return from a raid on Keil.  He is buried in Becklingen War Cemetery.

29 May

STICKLAND, DONALD ROY

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Whitley V, Z6484 of No 78 Sqn, which failed to return from a raid on Keil.  He is buried in Becklingen War Cemetery.

29 May

NICOLSON, PETER BETHUNE

Flt Sgt

He was killed whilst flying Hurricane, Z4634 of No 274 Sqn, which was shot down by fighters whilst attempting to drop a message bag to troops at Retimo on Crete.  He is commemorated on the Alamein Memorial.

29 May

HAWKE, STANLEY NELSON AuxAF

Flt Sgt

He was killed whilst flying Beaufighter IF, R2073 of No 604 Sqn, which flew into high ground near Swanage, Dorset in cloud during an air firing exercise.  He is buried in Streatham Park Cemetery.

29 May

BOULTON, PHILIP HUGH

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying Beaufighter IF, R2073 of No 604 Sqn, which flew into high ground near Swanage, Dorset in cloud during an air firing exercise.  He is buried in Wembley (Alperton) Burial Ground.

29 May

JACKSON, PETER FREDERIC DFM

Plt Off

He was killed whilst flying Beaufighter IF, R2073 of No 604 Sqn, which flew into high ground near Swanage, Dorset in cloud during an air firing exercise.  He was cremated at Golders Green Crematorium.

29 May

SAMP, Bernard

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Hurricane, Z2319 of No 605 Sqn, which crashed at Ternhill.  He is buried in Market Drayton Cemetery.

29 May

WESTON, DENIS MARK

Plt Off

He was killed whilst flying in Wellington IC, R1299 of No 11 OTU, which crashed on the approach to Cranfield.  He is buried in Malvern (Malvern Wells) Cemetery.

29 May

BATEMAN, CHARLES RONALD

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Beaufort, X8916 of No 3 (C) OTU, which failed to return from a training flight.  He is buried in Bristol (Greenbank) Cemetery.

29 May

CHRISTIE, JAMES

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Beaufort, X8916 of No 3 (C) OTU, which failed to return from a training flight.  He is commemorated on the Runnymede Memorial.

29 May

GLYDE, ERNEST DAVID

Flt Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Beaufort, X8916 of No 3 (C) OTU, which failed to return from a training flight.  He is commemorated on the Runnymede Memorial.

29 May

TYSON, STANLEY JOHN RCAF

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Beaufort, X8916 of No 3 (C) OTU, which failed to return from a training flight.  He is commemorated on the Runnymede Memorial.

29 May

JAMES, WILLIAM SYDNEY DENNIS

LAC

He was killed whilst flying in Beaufighter IIF, R2324 of No 32 MU, which broke in the air in a dive at Llanbethery during AI trials.  He is buried in Pontypool (Panteg) Cemetery.

29 May

GEMMEL, KENNETH CAMPBELL

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying either, Blenheim I, L8377 or Defiant I, N1556 of No 54 OTU, which collided with each other near Church Fenton.  He was cremated at Mortlake Crematorium

29 May

HEGGIE, DAVID ALEXANDER

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying either, Blenheim I, L8377 or Defiant I, N1556 of No 54 OTU, which collided with each other near Church Fenton.  He is buried in Kirkby Wharfe (St John the Baptist) Churchyard Extension.

29 May

BENNETT, KENNETH RUPERT

AC2

He was serving with HQ RAF Crete and died in No 8 General Hospital  from wounds sustained during the German invasion of the island.  He is buried in Alexandria (Chatby) Military and War Memorial. Cemetery..

29 May

WARREN, WALTER JAMES NEWTON

Cpl

He was killed whilst flying in Beaufighter IIF, R2324 of No 32 MU, which broke up in the air near Llanbethery in Glamorganshire.  He is commemorated on the Runnymede Memorial.

29 May

DICKERS, BASIL HENRY SETH

AC2

He was serving as an Equipment Assistant at RAF Hooton Park when he died in the RAF Hospital, West Kirby from spinal meningitis.  He is commemorated on the Runnymede Memorial.

29 May

CURRIE, LORNE

Fg Off

He was serving with No 11 OTU and was killed when he was struck by a revolving propeller at RAF Bassingbourn.  He is buried in Offwell (St Mary) Churchyard.

30 May

BURRAGE, KENNETH

AC1

He was serving with No 2 Sqn and died at RAF Sawbridgeworth as the result of the accidental discharge of a rifle.  He is buried in Mortlake Cemetery.

30 May

DECENT, JOHN DUGDALE

Sgt

He was severely injured whilst flying in Wellington IC, W5622 of No 37 Sqn, which caught fire and exploded after colliding with W5685 on take-off from Shallufa on 29 May 1941.  He later died from his injuries and is buried in Ismailia War Memorial. Cemetery.

30 May

CUNNINGHAM, JOHN CHARLES

Plt Off

He was severely injured whilst flying in Hampden I, AD867 of No 50 Sqn, which crashed near Lindholme during an air test after stalling in a turn.  He is buried in Great Bookham (St Nicholas) Churchyard.

30 May

HALL, WILFRED

Sgt

He was severely injured whilst flying in Hampden I, AD867 of No 50 Sqn, which crashed near Lindholme during an air test after stalling in a turn.  He is buried in Southport (Birkdale) Cemetery.

30 May

KUBIAK, Kazimierz Ludwik

Sgt

He died of natural causes whilst serving with No 56 Sqn.  He is buried in North Weald Bassett (St Andrew) Churchyard.

30 May

WHITEHEAD, BILLIE

Cpl

He was serving with No 112 Sqn, and died on board on board HMHS Maine from wounds sustained in the Battle of Crete.  He is commemorated on the Alamein Memorial.

30 May

KEENAN, ROBERT GEORGE

LAC

He was serving with 220 AMES at Maleme and was killed during the evacuation of the island.  He is buried in Alexandria (Chatby) Military and War Memorial. Cemetery.

30 May

MILSOM, JOSEPH ARTHUR

Sgt

He was serving aboard HMS Grebe and was killed in an air raid on Crete.  He is buried in Alexandria (Chatby) Military and War Memorial. Cemetery.

30 May

GREENFIELD, LEONARD RICHARD

Cpl

He was serving with HQ RAF Crete and died in No 64 General Hospital from wounds sustained during the evacuation of the island.  He is buried in Alexandria (Chatby) Military and War Memorial. Cemetery.

30 May

ROGERS, COLIN CHARLES EDWARD

AC2

He was serving with No 9 Recruit Centre and died at the Royal Air Force Hospital, Kirkham, Lancashire the exact details of which have not been ascertained.  He is buried in Poole (Branksome) Cemetery.

30 May

BALDOCK, ALFRED JAMES

AC2

He was serving at RAF Detling and was killed in a road accident near the airfield.  He is buried in Faversham Borough Cemetery.

31 May

LEWIS, ANZAC PIRIPI TAMIHANA RNZAF

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Havoc I, BJ485 of No 23 Sqn, when he was thrown from the aircraft without his parachute during a violent manoeuvre in cloud.  He is buried in Hawkinge Cemetery.

31 May

KETTON CREMER, RICHARD THOMAS WYNDHAM

Fg Off

He was killed whilst serving with No 30 Sqn, during the evacuation from Crete.  He is commemorated on the Alamein Memorial.

31 May

FRIDD, KEMSLEY GEORGE

Flt Sgt

He was killed whilst serving with No 30 Sqn, during the evacuation from Crete.  He is buried in Suda Bay War Cemetery.

31 May

ALEXANDER, NORMAN BERT JONES

Cpl

He was killed whilst serving with No 30 Sqn, during the evacuation from Crete.  He is commemorated on the Alamein Memorial.

31 May

DAY, CECIL GEORGE

Cpl

He was killed whilst serving with No 30 Sqn, during the evacuation from Crete.  He is commemorated on the Alamein Memorial.

31 May

FENTON, WILLIAM

LAC

He was killed whilst serving with No 30 Sqn, during the evacuation from Crete.  He is commemorated on the Alamein Memorial.

31 May

HARRISON, JOHN SEDGEWICK

Cpl

He was killed whilst serving with No 30 Sqn, during the evacuation from Crete.  He is commemorated on the Alamein Memorial.

31 May

HOYLE, WALTER

LAC

He was killed whilst serving with No 30 Sqn, during the evacuation from Crete.  He is commemorated on the Alamein Memorial.

31 May

HUGGINS, THOMAS OSWALD

AC1

He died in hospital in Athans from wounds sustained whilst serving with No 30 Sqn, during the evacuation from Crete.  He is commemorated on the Alamein Memorial.

31 May

MATTHEWS, FREDERICK

Cpl

He was killed whilst serving with No 30 Sqn, during the evacuation from Crete.  He is commemorated on the Alamein Memorial.

31 May

MOONEY, JOHN

LAC

He was killed whilst serving with No 30 Sqn, during the evacuation from Crete.  He is commemorated on the Alamein Memorial.

31 May

OSWALD, JOHN TATE

LAC

He was killed whilst serving with No 30 Sqn, during the evacuation from Crete.  He is commemorated on the Alamein Memorial.

31 May

POOLE, FRANK ERNEST

LAC

He was killed whilst serving with No 30 Sqn, during the evacuation from Crete.  He is commemorated on the Alamein Memorial.

31 May

STONE, GEORGE ARTHUR

LAC

He was killed whilst serving with No 30 Sqn, during the evacuation from Crete.  He is commemorated on the Alamein Memorial.

31 May

STURMAN, THOMAS WILLIAM FREEMAN

LAC

He was killed whilst serving with No 30 Sqn, during the evacuation from Crete.  He is commemorated on the Alamein Memorial.

31 May

THOMSON, DAVID

AC1

He was killed whilst serving with No 30 Sqn, during the evacuation from Crete.  He is commemorated on the Alamein Memorial.

31 May

WOOD, MAX GODDEN

LAC

He was killed whilst serving with No 30 Sqn, during the evacuation from Crete.  He is commemorated on the Alamein Memorial.

31 May

WRIGLEY, HEDLEY

Cpl

He was killed whilst serving with No 30 Sqn, during the evacuation from Crete.  He is commemorated on the Alamein Memorial.

31 May

DUNSCOMBE, RAYMOND DOUGLAS

Plt Off

He was killed whilst serving with No 33 Sqn, during the German attack on the airfield at Maleme, Crete.  He is commemorated on the Alamein Memorial.

31 May

CROSS, RICHARD AMBROSE

Sgt

He was killed whilst serving with No 33 Sqn, during the German attack on the airfield at Maleme, Crete.  He is commemorated on the Alamein Memorial.

31 May

ELSON, IDRIS CLIFFORD

Sgt

He was killed whilst serving with No 33 Sqn, during the German attack on the airfield at Maleme, Crete.  He is commemorated on the Alamein Memorial.

31 May

WHITEHURST, HENRY GEORGE

Cpl

He was killed whilst serving with No 33 Sqn, during the German attack on the airfield at Maleme, Crete.  He is commemorated on the Alamein Memorial.

31 May

DIXON, JOHN WILLIAM

LAC

He was killed whilst serving with No 33 Sqn, during the German attack on the airfield at Maleme, Crete.  He is commemorated on the Alamein Memorial.

31 May

EATON, KENNETH AUSTIN

LAC

He was killed whilst serving with No 33 Sqn, during the German attack on the airfield at Maleme, Crete.  He is commemorated on the Alamein Memorial.

31 May

GREEN, JAMES ROBERT BENJAMIN

LAC

He was killed whilst serving with No 33 Sqn, during the German attack on the airfield at Maleme, Crete.  He is commemorated on the Alamein Memorial.

31 May

MAIR, ALEXANDER

LAC

He was killed whilst serving with No 33 Sqn, during the German attack on the airfield at Maleme, Crete.  He is commemorated on the Alamein Memorial.

31 May

TRINDER, WALTER HENRY

LAC

He was killed whilst serving with No 33 Sqn, during the German attack on the airfield at Maleme, Crete.  He is commemorated on the Alamein Memorial.

31 May

WHITE, CYRIL GEORGE

LAC

He was killed whilst serving with No 33 Sqn, during the German attack on the airfield at Maleme, Crete.  He is commemorated on the Alamein Memorial.

31 May

JOHNS, GEORGE

AC1

He was killed whilst serving with No 33 Sqn, during the German attack on the airfield at Maleme, Crete.  He is commemorated on the Alamein Memorial.

31 May

PRYOR, ARTHUR STANLEY

AC1

He was killed whilst serving with No 33 Sqn, during the German attack on the airfield at Maleme, Crete.  He is commemorated on the Alamein Memorial.

31 May

BANKS, CYRIL EDWARD

AC2

He was killed whilst serving with No 33 Sqn, during the German attack on the airfield at Maleme, Crete.  He is commemorated on the Alamein Memorial.

31 May

SMITHSON, PETER GRAEME

AC2

He was killed whilst serving with No 33 Sqn, during the German attack on the airfield at Maleme, Crete.  He is commemorated on the Alamein Memorial.

31 May

FURNEY, GEORGE DFM, AuxAF

Flt Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Blenheim IV, L9316 of No 84 Sqn, which was shot down by a MS406 near Al Musayib in Iraq during a reconnaissance sortie.  He is buried in Habbaniya War Cemetery.

31 May

GORDON, ALEXANDER DFM

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Blenheim IV, L9316 of No 84 Sqn, which was shot down by a MS406 near Al Musayib in Iraq during a reconnaissance sortie.  He is buried in Habbaniya War Cemetery.

31 May

HUMBER, GEORGE FRANCIS

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Blenheim IV, L9316 of No 84 Sqn, which was shot down by a MS406 near Al Musayib in Iraq during a reconnaissance sortie.  He is buried in Habbaniya War Cemetery.

31 May

COX, HENRY MONCRIEFF

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Hurricane II, V7235 of No 253 Sqn, which crashed off Brough Head in Orkney during a convoy patrol.  He is buried in Sandwick Cemetery, Orkney

31 May

CHATFIELD, THOMAS CHARLES

AC1

He was serving with No 913 Sqn and died from a subarachnoid haemorrhage.  He is buried in Birmingham (Yardley) Cemetery.

31 May

HILL, VERNON ERNEST

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in a Hurricane of No 33 Sqn, which was shot down by a Bf 109 as it attempted to land at Maleme on a delivery flight  He is commemorated on the Alamein Memorial.

31 May

THOMPSON, NORMAN GEORGE

AC1

He was killed whilst serving with No 103 MU, during operations on or during the evacuation from Crete.  He is commemorated on the Alamein Memorial.

31 May

FUDGE, ALBERT FREDERICK

Cpl

He was killed whilst serving with No 220 AMES at Heraklion, during operations on or during the evacuation from Crete.  He is commemorated on the Alamein Memorial.

31 May

WHITEHORN, MAURICE VICTOR

AC1

He was killed whilst serving with No 220 AMES at Heraklion, and was killed on board a ship in an air attack whilst being evacuated from Crete.  He is buried in Alexandria (Chatby) Military and War Memorial. Cemetery.

31 May

COOKSON, JOHN

AC2

He was killed whilst serving with No 220 AMES at Heraklion, during operations on or during the evacuation from Crete.  He is commemorated on the Alamein Memorial.

31 May

FELLOWES, DANIEL JAMES

AC1

He was killed whilst serving with No 220 AMES at Heraklion, and was killed on board HMS Orion in an air attack whilst being evacuated from Crete.  He is commemorated on the Alamein Memorial.

31 May

WALTON, EDMUND JOHN DIGBY

AC2

He was killed whilst serving with No 220 AMES at Heraklion, during operations on or during the evacuation from Crete.  He is commemorated on the Alamein Memorial.

31 May

WOODHEAD, JACK

AC2

He was killed whilst serving with No 220 AMES at Heraklion, during operations on or during the evacuation from Crete.  He is commemorated on the Alamein Memorial.

31 May

INNES, WILLIAM

Sgt

He was killed whilst serving with No 252 AMES at Maleme, during operations on or during the evacuation from Crete.  He is commemorated on the Alamein Memorial.

31 May

KERR, LIVINGSTON FORSYTH

AC1

He was killed whilst serving with No 252 AMES at Maleme, during operations on or during the evacuation from Crete.  He is commemorated on the Alamein Memorial.

31 May

CUMINS, OLIVER

LAC

He was killed whilst flying in Battle I, L5004 of No 9 BGS, which crashed into the sea off Pwllheli.  He is buried in Lisburn Cemetery.

31 May

CRANSTON, JAMES FRANCIS RCAF

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Battle I, L5004 of No 9 BGS, which crashed into the sea off Pwllheli.  He is buried in Pwllheli Borough Cemetery.

31 May

FROGGATT, TOM

LAC

He was killed whilst flying in Battle I, L5004 of No 9 BGS, which crashed into the sea off Pwllheli.  He was cremated at Stockport Crematorium

31 May

BRADLEY, JOHN WILLIAM

AC1

He was killed whilst serving at Heraklion, during operations on or during the evacuation from Crete.  He is commemorated on the Alamein Memorial.

31 May

CRAPP, ARTHUR GEOFFREY

Cpl

He was killed whilst serving at Heraklion, during operations on or during the evacuation from Crete.  He is commemorated on the Alamein Memorial.

31 May

RANKIN, JAMES ROBERT

AC2

He was killed whilst serving at Heraklion, during operations on or during the evacuation from Crete.  He is commemorated on the Alamein Memorial.

31 May

NASH, LEONARD CHARLES

LAC

He was killed whilst serving at HQ RAF Crete, during operations on or during the evacuation from Crete.  He is commemorated on the Alamein Memorial.

31 May

TONKS, WILLIAM

AC2

He was killed whilst serving at HQ RAF Crete, during operations on or during the evacuation from Crete.  He is commemorated on the Alamein Memorial.

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