Garnham, Leslie Henry
Personal Information
Rank | Sgt |
Forename(s) | Leslie Henry |
Surname | Garnham |
Gender | M |
Age | 21 |
Decorations | |
Date of Death | 12-04-1943 |
Next of Kin | Son of Elizabeth Ethel Garnham and Stepson of John Samuel Malton, of Romford. |
Aircraft Information
Aircraft | Armstrong Whitworth Whitley V |
Serial Number | LA771 |
Markings |
Memorial Information
Burial/Memorial Country | United Kingdom |
Burial/Memorial Place | Romford Cemetery |
Grave Reference | Sec. L.L. Grave 660. |
Epitaph |
IBCC Memorial Information
Phase | 1 |
Panel Number | 39 |
Enlistment Information
Service Number | 1295534 |
Service | Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve |
Group | 93 |
Squadron | 81 OTU |
Trade | WOp/AG |
Country of Origin | United Kingdom |
Last Operation Information
Start Date | 30-11--0001 |
End Date | 30-11--0001 |
Takeoff Station | |
Day/Night Raid | |
Operation | Training |
Reason for Loss | Died from injuries in the RAF Hospital, Cosford sustained on 10 Apr 1943 whilst flying in Whitley V, LA771 P of 81 OTU, which crashed and burst into flames at Whitchurch Heath after stalling having attempted to climb out too steeply on take-off. |