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SMITH, Francis

Personal Information
Rank Sgt
Forename(s) Francis Joseph
Surname Smith
Gender M
Age 23
Decorations
Date of death 22-07-1941
Next of kin Son of Michael Francis and Cecilia Smith, of St. Johns, Newfoundland.
Aircraft Information
Aircraft
Serial Number
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Memorial information
Burial/Memorial Country United Kingdom
Burial/Memorial Place Donington (St. Cuthbert) Churchyard, Albrighton
Grave Reference Row 13. Grave 5..
Epitaph MAY HE REST IN PEACE AND LET PERPETUAL LIGHT SHINE UPON HIM
IBCC Memorial Information
Phase 2
Panel Number 243
Enlistment information
Service Number 580592
Service Royal Air Force
Group 5
Squadron 144
Trade
Country of origin if different Newfoundland
Last Operation information
Start Date 30-11--0001
End Date 30-11--0001
Takeoff Station North Luffenham
Day/Night raid
Operation
Reason for Loss In October 1940 Sgt Smith was admitted to RAF Hospital at Gosford suffering from spinal trouble. He never left hospital and after a gallant fight died on the 22nd July 1941.