Ceglowski, Edward
Personal Information
Rank | Sgt |
Forename(s) | Edward |
Surname | Ceglowski |
Gender | M |
Age | 24 |
Decorations | Twice KW |
Date of Death | 27-02-1942 |
Next of Kin |
Aircraft Information
Aircraft | Vickers Wellington II |
Serial Number | W5423 |
Markings | SM-R |
Memorial Information
Burial/Memorial Country | Denmark |
Burial/Memorial Place | Aabenraaa Cemetery |
Grave Reference | |
Epitaph |
IBCC Memorial Information
Phase | 1 |
Panel Number | 18 |
Enlistment Information
Service Number | P.784624 |
Service | Polish Air Force |
Group | 1 |
Squadron | 305 (Ziemia Wielkopolska) |
Trade | Air Gunner |
Country of Origin | Poland |
Other Memorials
Location | RAF Ingham Heritage Centre, Ingham, Lincolnshire |
Country | United Kingdom |
Memorial Type | Metal Sculpture, Inscribed Stone Memorials |
Memorial Text | In memory of all who served at RAF Ingham, including Nos 300, 301, 304 and 305 Polish Sqns |
Location | Polish Air Force Memorial, A40 Rdbt, Northolt, Middlesex |
Country | United Kingdom |
Memorial Type | Metal Sculpture, Inscribed Stone Memorials |
Memorial Text | A memorial to the Polish airmen who were killed during WW2, including Nos 300, 301, 304 and 305 Bomber Sqns |
Casualty Pack Number Find Out More
AIR 81/12412 (P366489/42) |
The National Archives
Record of Events (Operational Record Book) AIR 27/1672/22 |
Summary of Events (Operational Record Book) AIR 27/1672/21 |
Fellow Servicemen
Last Operation Information
Start Date | 26-02-1942 |
End Date | 27-02-1942 |
Takeoff Station | Lindholme |
Day/Night Raid | Night (84% moon) |
Operation | Kiel |
Reason for Loss | Hit by flak and then possibly finished off by Lt. Paul Szameitat of 8./NJG3 1km North West of Tonder (Robbe) at 22:15. Crashed and exploded near Tonder, Denmark. All of the crew perished and were found close to the wreckage. They were buried on 5 March 1942 with a full military honours by Danish and German officials. The Wehrmacht provided a guard of honour with and laid wreaths. |