Gayford, Alfred William
Personal Information
Rank | F/O |
Forename(s) | Alfred William |
Surname | Gayford |
Gender | M |
Age | 29 |
Decorations | |
Date of Death | 31-10-1944 |
Next of Kin | Son of Ernest and Daisy Gayford. Husband of Joyce Edith Gayford, of Grays. |
Aircraft Information
Aircraft | Short Stirling III |
Serial Number | EE907 |
Markings | GP-K |
Memorial Information
Burial/Memorial Country | United Kingdom |
Burial/Memorial Place | Grays New Cemetery |
Grave Reference | Sec. 10. Grave 188. |
Epitaph | MUCH LOVED NEVER TO BE FORGOTTEN |
IBCC Memorial Information
Phase | 1 |
Panel Number | 39 |
Enlistment Information
Service Number | 154954 |
Service | Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve |
Group | 5 |
Squadron | 1661 HCU |
Trade | Air Bomber |
Country of Origin | United Kingdom |
Miscellaneous Information
Died of his injuries on 31/10/44 |
Commonwealth War Graves Commission
Fellow Servicemen
Last Operation Information
Start Date | 28-10-1944 |
End Date | 28-10-1944 |
Takeoff Station | Winthorpe |
Day/Night Raid | Day |
Operation | Training |
Reason for Loss | Lost 1 engine, diverted to Swinderby, lost power on approach and crashed into Horsham woods nr Norton Disney. |