Ferry, George Lionel
Personal Information
Rank | Sgt |
Forename(s) | George Lionel |
Surname | Ferry |
Gender | M |
Age | 33 |
Decorations | |
Date of Death | 29-07-1942 |
Next of Kin | Son of Frederick and Lillie Ferry, of Gateshead, Co. Durham. |
Aircraft Information
Aircraft | Vickers Wellington III |
Serial Number | X3456 |
Markings | WS- |
Memorial Information
Burial/Memorial Country | United Kingdom |
Burial/Memorial Place | Runnymede Memorial |
Grave Reference | Panel 83. |
Epitaph |
IBCC Memorial Information
Phase | 1 |
Panel Number | 35 |
Enlistment Information
Service Number | 1066005 |
Service | Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve |
Group | 5 |
Squadron | 9 (IX) |
Trade | Air Bomber |
Country of Origin | United Kingdom |
Other Memorials
Location | Village Green, Bardney, Lincolnshire |
Country | United Kingdom |
Memorial Type | Stone Memorial, Propeller and Plaque |
Memorial Text | In memory of the killed or missing of IX Sqd. 1939 - 1945 |
Commonwealth War Graves Commission
The National Archives
Record of Events (Operational Record Book) AIR 27/126/37 |
Summary of Events (Operational Record Book) AIR 27/126/36 |
Fellow Servicemen
Last Operation Information
Start Date | 28-07-1942 |
End Date | 29-07-1942 |
Takeoff Station | Honington |
Day/Night Raid | Night (98% moon) |
Operation | Hamburg |
Reason for Loss | Aircraft lost over the sea with crew of five |