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SMITH, Cyril

Personal Information
Rank LAC
Forename(s) Cyril Ronald
Surname Smith
Gender M
Age 30
Decorations
Date of death 13-01-1945
Next of kin Son of George Herbert and Ada Love Smith, of Chobham. husband of Myrtle Valentine Smith, of Chobham.
Aircraft Information
Aircraft
Serial Number
Markings
Memorial information
Burial/Memorial Country United Kingdom
Burial/Memorial Place Chobham (St. Lawrence) Church Cemetery
Grave Reference Grave 40.
Epitaph
IBCC Memorial Information
Phase SP
Panel Number 272 (not yet erected on site)
Enlistment information
Service Number 1197198
Service Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve
Group 1
Squadron Wickenby
Trade Ground
Country of origin if different United Kingdom
Last Operation information
Start Date 30-11--0001
End Date 30-11--0001
Takeoff Station Wickenby
Day/Night raid
Operation Killed in a bomb dump explosion
Reason for Loss From Station ORB: "13.1.45 - 1808 hrs – An explosion was heard from the direction of the bomb dump. Investigations proved that a fusing shed in the bomb dump had blown up unfortunately killing four (sic) of the armoury personnel. Long delay 500lb bombs had been dispersed by the explosion and the Bomb Disposal authorities had been informed accordingly."