59 – Avesnes-sur-Helpe

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-UniSgtKempton RichardCOOPERABRAFVR1177659POW
Royaume-UniSgtJohn StoreyDUCKWORTHWOP AGRAFVR1051597POW
Royaume-UniSgtLeonard ClintonFENTONFERAF571254KIA
Royaume-UniFlt LtHenry HaydenHASZARDObsRAF36150POW
Royaume-UniFSThomas WatkinsRAYMENTAGRAFVR1258093KIA
FSThomasTEMPLEMANPilRCAFR/61012EVADistinguished-Flying-Medal
Royaume-UniSgtJames Ernest
THOMASWOP AGRAF1375845POW
Royaume-UniPlt OffDonaldWHITEAGRAFVR111485KIA
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)