Foley, Norman Reginald
Personal Information
Rank | Sgt |
Forename(s) | Norman Reginald |
Surname | Foley |
Gender | M |
Age | 22 |
Decorations | |
Date of Death | 24-09-1940 |
Next of Kin | Son of Reginald George and Rose Foley, of Coventry. |
Aircraft Information
Aircraft | Armstrong Whitworth Whitley V |
Serial Number | P5006 |
Markings |
Memorial Information
Burial/Memorial Country | United Kingdom |
Burial/Memorial Place | Keresley (St. Thomas) Churchyard |
Grave Reference | New Part. Row A. Grave 10. |
Epitaph | IN MEMORY'S BEAUTIFUL GARDEN WE MEET EVERY DAY |
IBCC Memorial Information
Phase | 1 |
Panel Number | 36 |
Enlistment Information
Service Number | 758162 |
Service | Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve |
Group | 6 |
Squadron | 19 OTU |
Trade | Pilot |
Country of Origin | United Kingdom |
Other Memorials
Location | Off A96, Balnageith near Forres, Grampian, Scotland |
Country | United Kingdom |
Memorial Type | Stone Cairn, Inscribed Metal Plaques & Aircraft Sculpture |
Memorial Text | Dedicated to all who served with 19 OTU, RAF Forres |
Miscellaneous Information
Born 12 February 1918 at Coventry. He received his early education at John Gulson Central Advanced School and went on to become a student at Coventry Technical College, possibly whilst he was employed in the Drawing Office at Daimler Co. Ltd. Enlisted in May 1939. |
Casualty Pack Number Find Out More
AIR 81/3414 (P354982/40) |
Commonwealth War Graves Commission
Fellow Servicemen
Last Operation Information
Start Date | 24-09-1940 |
End Date | 25-09-1940 |
Takeoff Station | Kinloss |
Day/Night Raid | Night (47% moon) |
Operation | Training- Navigation exercise |
Reason for Loss | Training- Navigation exercise |