Attwell, Kenneth Dudley
Personal Information
Rank | Sgt |
Forename(s) | Kenneth Dudley |
Surname | Attwell |
Gender | M |
Age | 20 |
Decorations | |
Date of Death | 16-11-1943 |
Next of Kin | Son of Arthur and Lucy Attwell, of Victoria, British Columbia, Canada. |
Aircraft Information
Aircraft | Vickers Wellington IC |
Serial Number | W5690 |
Markings |
Memorial Information
Burial/Memorial Country | United Kingdom |
Burial/Memorial Place | Oxford (Botley) Cemetery |
Grave Reference | Plot I/2. Grave 106. |
Epitaph | THIS DEAR LIFE WAS GIVEN THAT OTHERS MIGHT LIVE IN PEACE AND FREEDOM. HE LIVES EVER IN OUR HEARTS |
IBCC Memorial Information
Phase | 1 |
Panel Number | 4 |
Enlistment Information
Service Number | R/172425 |
Service | Royal Canadian Air Force |
Group | 91 |
Squadron | 15 OTU |
Trade | Air Gunner |
Country of Origin | Canada |
Commonwealth War Graves Commission
Fellow Servicemen
Last Operation Information
Start Date | 16-11-1943 |
End Date | 16-11-1943 |
Takeoff Station | Hampstead Norris |
Day/Night Raid | Day |
Operation | Training |
Reason for Loss | Just took off for night flying practice when emergency call sent requesting priority landing. Bomber was seen to turn tightly to port then crash. On investigation, a cylinder head barrel had split. |