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COLLIS, Samuel

Personal Information
Rank Sgt
Forename(s) Samuel Thomas
Surname Collis
Gender M
Age
Decorations
Date of death 26-07-1944
Next of kin Son of Mrs. C. Collis, of Derby.
Aircraft Information
Aircraft Short Stirling III
Serial Number EF252
Markings -C
Memorial information
Burial/Memorial Country United Kingdom
Burial/Memorial Place Derby (Nottingham Road) Cemetery
Grave Reference Sec. F. Grave 3698..
Epitaph
IBCC Memorial Information
Phase 2
Panel Number 147
Enlistment information
Service Number 1671079
Service Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve
Group 3
Squadron 1657 HCU
Trade Wireless Operator
Country of origin if different United Kingdom
Fellow Servicemen
Abraham K J (Sgt)
Bowers F (Sgt)
Palmer K A M (F/S)
Whiffin D J (Sgt)
Last Operation information
Start Date 26-07-1944
End Date 26-07-1944
Takeoff Station Shepherds Grove
Day/Night raid Day
Operation Training
Reason for Loss Starboard outer engine failed just after takeoff and before the pilot could take any corrective action, crashed into the Watch office.