Ashley, Cecil Henry
Personal Information
Rank | F/S |
Forename(s) | Cecil Henry |
Surname | Ashley |
Gender | M |
Age | 27 |
Decorations | IGSM |
Date of Death | 24-09-1940 |
Next of Kin | Son of Ellen Ashley, and Stepson of Gomer George Phillips, of Bath, Somerset. |
Aircraft Information
Aircraft | Armstrong Whitworth Whitley V |
Serial Number | P5006 |
Markings |
Memorial Information
Burial/Memorial Country | United Kingdom |
Burial/Memorial Place | Kinloss Abbey Burial Ground |
Grave Reference | Grave 2. Row A. |
Epitaph | IN THE MIDST OF LIFE WE ARE IN DEATH |
IBCC Memorial Information
Phase | 1 |
Panel Number | 3 |
Enlistment Information
Service Number | 561992 |
Service | Royal Air Force |
Group | 6 |
Squadron | 19 OTU |
Trade | Pilot |
Country of Origin | United Kingdom |
Other Memorials
Location | Off A96, Balnageith near Forres, Grampian, Scotland |
Country | United Kingdom |
Memorial Type | Stone Cairn, Inscribed Metal Plaques & Aircraft Sculpture |
Memorial Text | Dedicated to all who served with 19 OTU, RAF Forres |
Casualty Pack Number Find Out More
AIR 81/3414 (P354982/40) |
Commonwealth War Graves Commission
Fellow Servicemen
Last Operation Information
Start Date | 24-09-1940 |
End Date | 25-09-1940 |
Takeoff Station | Kinloss |
Day/Night Raid | Night (47% moon) |
Operation | Training- Navigation exercise |
Reason for Loss | Training- Navigation exercise |