Coleman, Sydney Francis
Personal Information
Rank | Sgt |
Forename(s) | Sydney Francis |
Surname | Coleman |
Gender | M |
Age | 20 |
Decorations | |
Date of Death | 24-09-1944 |
Next of Kin | Son of Edward and Elizabeth Coleman, of Frome. |
Aircraft Information
Aircraft | Vickers Wellington X |
Serial Number | LP826 |
Markings |
Memorial Information
Burial/Memorial Country | United Kingdom |
Burial/Memorial Place | Frome (Holy Trinity) Churchyard |
Grave Reference | New Ground. West of church. |
Epitaph |
IBCC Memorial Information
Phase | 1 |
Panel Number | 21 |
Enlistment Information
Service Number | 1339954 |
Service | Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve |
Group | 93 |
Squadron | 85 OTU |
Trade | Air Bomber |
Country of Origin | United Kingdom |
Commonwealth War Graves Commission
Fellow Servicemen
Last Operation Information
Start Date | 24-09-1944 |
End Date | 24-09-1944 |
Takeoff Station | Husbands Bosworth |
Day/Night Raid | Day |
Operation | Cross country exercise |
Reason for Loss | Dived and broke up in the air near Northampton |