Block, David
Personal Information
Rank | F/S |
Forename(s) | David |
Surname | Block |
Gender | M |
Age | 30 |
Decorations | |
Date of Death | 31-05-1942 |
Next of Kin | Son of Joseph and Hettie Block, of Salford, Lancashire. Husband of Phyllis Block. |
Aircraft Information
Aircraft | Avro Manchester I |
Serial Number | L7429 |
Markings | EA- |
Memorial Information
Burial/Memorial Country | United Kingdom |
Burial/Memorial Place | Runnymede Memorial |
Grave Reference | Panel 73. |
Epitaph |
IBCC Memorial Information
Phase | 1 |
Panel Number | 10 |
Enlistment Information
Service Number | 903489 |
Service | Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve |
Group | 5 |
Squadron | 49 CFlt |
Trade | Flight Engineer |
Country of Origin | United Kingdom |
Commonwealth War Graves Commission
Fellow Servicemen
Last Operation Information
Start Date | 30-05-1942 |
End Date | 31-05-1942 |
Takeoff Station | Scampton |
Day/Night Raid | Night (99% moon) |
Operation | Koln |
Reason for Loss | Took off at 2300. Lost without trace |