Bygrave, Ivor Pestell
Personal Information
Rank | Sgt |
Forename(s) | Ivor Pestell |
Surname | Bygrave |
Gender | M |
Age | 20 |
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Date of Death | 17-11-1942 |
Next of Kin | Son of Harold and Gertrude Bygrave, of Romford. |
Aircraft Information
Aircraft | Vickers Wellington IC |
Serial Number | X9614 |
Markings |
Memorial Information
Burial/Memorial Country | United Kingdom |
Burial/Memorial Place | Romford Cemetery |
Grave Reference | Sec. B. Grave 39. |
Epitaph | MERCIFUL JESUS, GIVE ETERNAL REST TO HIS SOUL |
IBCC Memorial Information
Phase | 1 |
Panel Number | 16 |
Enlistment Information
Service Number | 1330553 |
Service | Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve |
Group | 92 |
Squadron | 11 OTU |
Trade | WOp/AG |
Country of Origin | United Kingdom |
Commonwealth War Graves Commission
Fellow Servicemen
Last Operation Information
Start Date | 17-11-1942 |
End Date | 17-11-1942 |
Takeoff Station | Westcott |
Day/Night Raid | Day |
Operation | Training |
Reason for Loss | An engine caught fire after take-off and, as the pilot tried to force-land, the aircraft hit some trees |