Bond, William David Gordon
Personal Information
Rank | Sgt |
Forename(s) | William David Gordon |
Surname | Bond |
Gender | M |
Age | 19 |
Decorations | |
Date of Death | 24-02-1941 |
Next of Kin | Son of William Charles and Ivy Lillah Bond, of Bedhampton, Hampshire. |
Aircraft Information
Aircraft | Bristol Blenheim I |
Serial Number | L1309 |
Markings |
Memorial Information
Burial/Memorial Country | United Kingdom |
Burial/Memorial Place | Caversfield (St. Laurence) Churchyard |
Grave Reference | Grave 10. |
Epitaph | GREAT OUR SORROW, GREATER YET OUR PRIDE, OH GALLANT HEART, IN THEE |
IBCC Memorial Information
Phase | 1 |
Panel Number | 11 |
Enlistment Information
Service Number | 903298 |
Service | Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve |
Group | 6 |
Squadron | 13 OTU |
Trade | Pilot |
Country of Origin | United Kingdom |
Last Operation Information
Start Date | 24-02-1941 |
End Date | 24-02-1941 |
Takeoff Station | Bicester |
Day/Night Raid | Day |
Operation | Training- night flying practice |
Reason for Loss | Climbed to 400' then entered a steep dive and crashed, bursting into flames |