Genth, Anthony William
Personal Information
Rank | P/O |
Forename(s) | Anthony William |
Surname | Genth |
Gender | M |
Age | 26 |
Decorations | |
Date of Death | 11-08-1941 |
Next of Kin | Son of Charles Frederick and Gladys Elvina Genth, of Putney, London. |
Aircraft Information
Aircraft | Handley Page Hampden I |
Serial Number | X2916 |
Markings |
Memorial Information
Burial/Memorial Country | United Kingdom |
Burial/Memorial Place | Finningley (Holy Trinity and St. Oswald) Churchyard Extension |
Grave Reference | Row F. Grave 3. |
Epitaph |
IBCC Memorial Information
Phase | 1 |
Panel Number | 39 |
Enlistment Information
Service Number | 68769 |
Service | Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve |
Group | 7 |
Squadron | 25 OTU |
Trade | Pilot |
Country of Origin | Argentina |
Miscellaneous Information
Native from Buenos Aires, home in Cinco Saltos, Rio Negro, Argentina. Member of the Buenos Aires Cricket and Rugby Club. Educated at Belgrano Day School. |
Casualty Pack Number Find Out More
AIR 81/8235 (P361279/41) |
Commonwealth War Graves Commission
Fellow Servicemen
Last Operation Information
Start Date | 11-08-1941 |
End Date | 11-08-1941 |
Takeoff Station | Finningley |
Day/Night Raid | Day |
Operation | Training- night bombing practice |
Reason for Loss | Crashed near the ranges at Misson after loss of control during a night bombing practice |