Collins, Laurence
Personal Information
Rank | W/O |
Forename(s) | Laurence |
Surname | Collins |
Gender | M |
Age | 20 |
Decorations | |
Date of Death | 16-01-1945 |
Next of Kin | Son of John Thomas Collins and Catherine Collins, of Ballarat. Victoria. Australia. |
Aircraft Information
Aircraft | Avro Lancaster III |
Serial Number | LM472 |
Markings | SR-V2 |
Memorial Information
Burial/Memorial Country | Germany |
Burial/Memorial Place | Berlin 1939-1945 War Cemetery |
Grave Reference | 13. B. 3. |
Epitaph | DUTY NOBLY DONE. MAY HE REST IN PEACE |
IBCC Memorial Information
Phase | 1 |
Panel Number | 22 |
Enlistment Information
Service Number | 419981 |
Service | Royal Australian Air Force |
Group | 1 |
Squadron | 101 |
Trade | WOp/AG |
Country of Origin | Australia |
Other Memorials
Location | St. Mary & St. Peter's Church, Ludford Magna, Lincolnshire |
Country | United Kingdom |
Memorial Type | Sqn Standard & Roll of Honour in wooden bookcase |
Memorial Text | In memory of 101 Squadron 1943-45 based at RAF Ludford Magna |
Location | Village Centre, Ludford Magna, Lincolnshire |
Country | United Kingdom |
Memorial Type | Inscribed Stone Pillar & Brass plaque on adjacent bench |
Memorial Text | In memory of 101 Squadron 1943-45 based at RAF Ludford Magna |
Location | The White Hart PH, Ludford Magna, Lincolnshire |
Country | United Kingdom |
Memorial Type | Inscribed Metal on external wall of PH |
Memorial Text | In memory of the men and women of 101 Squadron 1943-45 |
Location | The National Aboretum, Alrewas, Staffordshire |
Country | United Kingdom |
Memorial Type | Inscribed Stone Monument |
Memorial Text | This memorial is dedicated to all those who served on 101 Squadron, and honours those who made the ultimate sacrifice. We will remember you. |
Commonwealth War Graves Commission
The National Archives
Record of Events (Operational Record Book) AIR 27/804/2 |
Summary of Events (Operational Record Book) AIR 27/804/1 |
Fellow Servicemen
Last Operation Information
Start Date | 16-01-1945 |
End Date | 17-01-1945 |
Takeoff Station | Ludford Magna |
Day/Night Raid | Night (10% moon) |
Operation | Brux |
Reason for Loss | Cause of loss not established. |