Edwards, Leslie Edward
Personal Information
Rank | Sgt |
Forename(s) | Leslie Edward |
Surname | Edwards |
Gender | M |
Age | 20 |
Decorations | |
Date of Death | 06-07-1943 |
Next of Kin | Son of Albert and Mary Edwards, of Reepham. |
Aircraft Information
Aircraft | Vickers Wellington III |
Serial Number | BJ713 |
Markings |
Memorial Information
Burial/Memorial Country | United Kingdom |
Burial/Memorial Place | Alderford (St. John The Baptist) Churchyard |
Grave Reference | Row 1. Grave 1. |
Epitaph | IN LOVING MEMORY OF OUR DEAR SON LESLIE. GOD BE WITH YOU "TILL WE MEET AGAIN" |
IBCC Memorial Information
Phase | 1 |
Panel Number | 32 |
Enlistment Information
Service Number | 1873490 |
Service | Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve |
Group | 93 |
Squadron | 27 OTU |
Trade | Air Gunner |
Country of Origin | United Kingdom |
Other Memorials
Location | St. John the Baptist Church, Alderford, Norfolk |
Country | United Kingdom |
Memorial Type | Framed Scroll |
Memorial Text | This scroll commemorates Sgt L E Edwards Royal Air Force |
Commonwealth War Graves Commission
Last Operation Information
Start Date | 06-07-1943 |
End Date | 06-07-1943 |
Takeoff Station | Church Broughton |
Day/Night Raid | Day |
Operation | Training |
Reason for Loss | ORB simply states 'flying accident'. One other crew member was slightly injured. |