Burnett, Ralph
Personal Information
Rank | Sgt |
Forename(s) | Ralph |
Surname | Burnett |
Gender | M |
Age | 22 |
Decorations | |
Date of Death | 30-06-1940 |
Next of Kin | Son of Charles Edward and Mabel Burnett, of Beeston, Leeds, Yorkshire. |
Aircraft Information
Aircraft | Handley Page Hampden I |
Serial Number | P4356 |
Markings | QR-S |
Memorial Information
Burial/Memorial Country | Germany |
Burial/Memorial Place | Becklingen War Cemetery |
Grave Reference | 26. C. 14. |
Epitaph | HAPPY MEMORIES ALWAYS OF A DEARLY LOVED SON AND BROTHER. SO DEAR HIS NAME |
IBCC Memorial Information
Phase | 1 |
Panel Number | 15 |
Enlistment Information
Service Number | 619744 |
Service | Royal Air Force |
Group | 5 |
Squadron | 61 |
Trade | Air Gunner |
Country of Origin | United Kingdom |
Casualty Pack Number Find Out More
AIR 81/2329 (P353089/40) |
Commonwealth War Graves Commission
The National Archives
Record of Events (Operational Record Book) AIR 27/576/14 |
Summary of Events (Operational Record Book) AIR 27/576/13 |
Fellow Servicemen
Last Operation Information
Start Date | 29-06-1940 |
End Date | 30-06-1940 |
Takeoff Station | Hemswell |
Day/Night Raid | Night (29% moon) |
Operation | Geestacht, Germany |
Reason for Loss | Brought down by flak, two killed |