Elliott, Frank Shackleton
Personal Information
Rank | F/S |
Forename(s) | Frank Shackleton |
Surname | Elliott |
Gender | M |
Age | 29 |
Decorations | |
Date of Death | 05-01-1945 |
Next of Kin | Son of Frank and Clarice Shackleton Elliott. Husband of Caroline Elliott. |
Aircraft Information
Aircraft | Avro Lancaster III |
Serial Number | JB603 |
Markings | HW-E Take It Easy |
Memorial Information
Burial/Memorial Country | Netherlands |
Burial/Memorial Place | Gorssel General Cemetery |
Grave Reference | Row A. Joint grave 24-25. |
Epitaph | WE'LL MEET WHERE PARTINGS ARE NO MORE THE ONES WE LOVED WHO HAVE ONLY GONE BEFORE |
IBCC Memorial Information
Phase | 1 |
Panel Number | 32 |
Enlistment Information
Service Number | 1672286 |
Service | Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve |
Group | 1 |
Squadron | 100 |
Trade | Navigator |
Country of Origin | United Kingdom |
Other Memorials
Location | Off the A16, Holton le Clay, Lincolnshire |
Country | United Kingdom |
Memorial Type | Inscribed Stone Pillar & Information Boards |
Memorial Text | Do not attack the Hornets nest, 100 Squadron Royal Air Force Waltham Grimsby, December 1942 April 1945, Honour the brave |
Miscellaneous Information
This aircraft was returning from its 104th operation when it was shot down. |
Commonwealth War Graves Commission
The National Archives
Record of Events (Operational Record Book) AIR 27/798/2 |
Summary of Events (Operational Record Book) AIR 27/798/1 |
Fellow Servicemen
Last Operation Information
Start Date | 05-01-1945 |
End Date | 06-01-1945 |
Takeoff Station | Grimsby |
Day/Night Raid | Night (55% moon) |
Operation | Hanover |
Reason for Loss | Crashed at Haarbroek, no survivors |