80 – Longueval London Cemetery and Extention

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Halifax LV858 ZA-J10 Sqn
Date :  11 avril 1944
Mission :  Bombardement d’installations ferroviaires à Tergnier (02)
Décollage :  Melbourne à 21:05
Causes de la perte :  Abattu par un chasseur de nuit
Lieu de la perte :
 Léchelle à Berzy le Sec (02)
Royaume-UniFg OffWilliamALLISTONAGRAFVR161623EVA
Royaume-UniFlt LtWilliam GeorgeBARNESPilRAFVR135727KIADistinguished-Flying-Cross Inhumé à BIRMINGHAM (PERRY BAR) CREMATORIUM
Royaume-UniFlt LtJohn HaroldCOLLERWOP AGRAF115590EVADistinguished Service OrderDistinguished-Flying-Cross
Royaume-UniSgtThomas Albert
CROSSMAN2e PilRAF1324526 POW
Royaume-UniSgtGordon CharlesHOWELLAGRAFVR1851966KIA
Royaume-UniSgtG.MATHEWSFERAF1651820POW
Royaume-UniFg OffEddy Leonard RichardPOTTIERABRAF127007POW
Royaume-UniFg OffMaurice StaceySTEELNavRAFVR160836EVADistinguished Flying Cross
Distinguished Service Order
Acting Squadron Leader John Harold COLLER, D.F.C. (115590), R.A.F.V.R., 10 Sqn.
In air operations this officer has displayed bravery, fortitude and devotion to duty in keeping with the best traditions of the Royal Air Force.
FIFTH SUPPLEMENT to the LONDON GAZETTE of TUESDAY, 5 DECEMBER 1944Distinguished Flying Cross
Acting Flight Lieutenant William George BARNES (135727), Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve, No 10 Squadron.
This officier has participed in many sorties and has successfully attacked such targets as Berlin, Scweinfurt and many centres in the Ruhr aera. One night in March, 1944, he piloted an aircraft detailed to attack Frankfurt. When some 150 miles from the target one of the aircraft’s engines became useless. The aircraft gradually lost height but Flight Lieutenant Barnes continued to the target which he attacked with his usual determination and afterwards flew safely to base. This officer has invariably displayed a high degree of skill courage and determination setting a fine example to all.
THIRD SUPPLEMENT to the LONDON GAZETTE of FRIDAY the 21st of APRIL 1944
09 mai 2020 : Ajout des prénoms du Sgt CROSSMAN st du Fg Off POTTIER
22 mai 2021 : Ajout DSO du Flt Lt COLLER, DFC du Fg Off STEEL