Crouch, Herbert Charles
Personal Information
Rank | Sgt |
Forename(s) | Herbert Charles |
Surname | Crouch |
Gender | M |
Age | 24 |
Decorations | |
Date of Death | 28-04-1942 |
Next of Kin | Son of Blanche Lillian Crouch and Stepson of Charles Hansen Skjoth, of Petone, Wellington, New Zealand. |
Aircraft Information
Aircraft | Vickers Wellington IC |
Serial Number | R3198 |
Markings | -D1 |
Memorial Information
Burial/Memorial Country | United Kingdom |
Burial/Memorial Place | Stratford-On-Avon Cemetery |
Grave Reference | Grave 4183. |
Epitaph |
IBCC Memorial Information
Phase | 1 |
Panel Number | 25 |
Enlistment Information
Service Number | 41638 |
Service | Royal New Zealand Air Force |
Group | 6 |
Squadron | 22 OTU |
Trade | WOp/AG |
Country of Origin | New Zealand |
Other Memorials
Location | St. Peter's Church, Wellesbourne Mountford, Warwickshire |
Country | United Kingdom |
Memorial Type | Inscribed Metal Plaque |
Memorial Text | A dedication to the men and women who were killed while serving with 22 OTU during World War 2 |
Casualty Pack Number Find Out More
AIR 81/13725 (P368237/42) |
Commonwealth War Graves Commission
Fellow Servicemen
Last Operation Information
Start Date | 28-04-1942 |
End Date | 28-04-1942 |
Takeoff Station | Wellesbourne Mountford |
Day/Night Raid | Day |
Operation | Training- circuits and landings |
Reason for Loss | At 0550 while turning lost control and crashed near Lowe Farm on the western side of the airfield. On impact the Wellington burst into flames. |