Burgess, Joseph Emil Leo
Personal Information
Rank | Sgt |
Forename(s) | Joseph Emil Leo |
Surname | Burgess |
Gender | M |
Age | 24 |
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Date of Death | 05-05-1943 |
Next of Kin | Son of Peter and Philomene Burgess, of Montreal, Province of Quebec, Canada. |
Aircraft Information
Aircraft | Vickers Wellington X |
Serial Number | HF630 |
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Memorial Information
Burial/Memorial Country | United Kingdom |
Burial/Memorial Place | Evesham Cemetery |
Grave Reference | Grave 1376. |
Epitaph |
IBCC Memorial Information
Phase | 1 |
Panel Number | 15 |
Enlistment Information
Service Number | R/154061 |
Service | Royal Canadian Air Force |
Group | 91 |
Squadron | 22 OTU |
Trade | Air Bomber |
Country of Origin | Canada |
Other Memorials
Location | St. Peter's Church, Wellesbourne Mountford, Warwickshire |
Country | United Kingdom |
Memorial Type | Inscribed Metal Plaque |
Memorial Text | A dedication to the men and women who were killed while serving with 22 OTU during World War 2 |
Commonwealth War Graves Commission
Fellow Servicemen
Last Operation Information
Start Date | 05-05-1943 |
End Date | 05-05-1943 |
Takeoff Station | Wellesbourne Mountford |
Day/Night Raid | Day |
Operation | Cross-country exercise |
Reason for Loss | Aircraft took off on cross country flight. At 1259hrs, the aircraft suffered starboard engine failure and dived into the ground near Hidcote Manor, Hidcote Bartrim. The manor located 1 mile ESE of village Mickleton, 8 miles NNW of Moreton- in -Marsh. |