59 – Avesnes-sur-Helpe

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Stirling R9324 MG-X
 7 Sqn
Date : 16 juin 1942
 Mission : Essen (All.)
Décollage :
 Oakington à 23:37
Causes de la perte : Abattu par un chasseur de nuit
Lieu de la perte : Saint Rémy du Nord (59)
Royaume-Uni Sgt Kempton Richard COOPER AB RAFVR 1177659 POW
Royaume-Uni Sgt John Storey DUCKWORTH WOP AG RAFVR 1051597 POW
Royaume-Uni Sgt Leonard Clinton FENTON FE RAF 571254 KIA
Royaume-Uni Flt Lt Henry Hayden HASZARD Obs RAF 36150 POW
Royaume-Uni FS Thomas Watkins RAYMENT AG RAFVR 1258093 KIA
FS Thomas TEMPLEMAN Pil RCAF R/61012 EVA Distinguished-Flying-Medal
Royaume-Uni Sgt James Ernest
 THOMAS WOP AG RAF 1375845 POW
Royaume-Uni Plt Off Donald WHITE AG RAFVR 111485 KIA
Distinguished Flying Medal.
CAN/R.61012 Flight Sergeant Thomas TEMPLEMAN, Royal canadian Air Force, No 7 Squadron.
This airman was captain of an aircraft which attacked an objective in the Rhineland one night in June 1942. On the return flight his aircraft was attacked by two Junker 88’s and severely damaged. In most hazardous circumstances which followed, this airman displayed great fortitde and determination in keeping with highest traditions of the Royal Air Force. Throughout Flight Sergeant Templeman has proved himself to be an outstanding captain, who has set an exceptionally high standard by his courageous example and extreme devotion to duty.
THIRD SUPPLEMENT to THE LONDON GAZETTE of TUESDAY, the 1st of DECEMBER, 1942.
15 mai 2020 : Ajout des prénoms du Sgt THOMAS. Ajout du 2eme prénoms des Sgt COOPER et DUCKWORTH

Stèle à St Rémy du Nord (59)