Bridger, Roger Thomas
Personal Information
Rank | F/S |
Forename(s) | Roger Thomas |
Surname | Bridger |
Gender | M |
Age | 24 |
Decorations | |
Date of Death | 20-04-1945 |
Next of Kin | Son of Cecil Lawrence Bridger and Florence Addie Harris Bridger, of Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. Husband of Agnes M. Bridger. |
Aircraft Information
Aircraft | Avro Lancaster I |
Serial Number | HK598 |
Markings |
Memorial Information
Burial/Memorial Country | United Kingdom |
Burial/Memorial Place | Harrogate (Stonefall) Cemetery |
Grave Reference | Sec. H. Row K. Grave 3. |
Epitaph | FOR EVER TO HOLD YOU SO CLOSE TO OUR HEARTS |
IBCC Memorial Information
Phase | 1 |
Panel Number | 12 |
Enlistment Information
Service Number | R/252616 |
Service | Royal Canadian Air Force |
Group | |
Squadron | 1660 HCU |
Trade | Air Bomber |
Country of Origin | Canada |
Commonwealth War Graves Commission
Fellow Servicemen
Last Operation Information
Start Date | 20-04-1945 |
End Date | 20-04-1945 |
Takeoff Station | Swinderby |
Day/Night Raid | Day |
Operation | Night bombing practice |
Reason for Loss | Aircraft took off at 1515hrs on bombing practice flight. Crashed at Claypole, Notts due to engine failure. Pilot unable to feather engine. |