Gibbs, Kenneth
Personal Information
Rank | F/O |
Forename(s) | Kenneth |
Surname | Gibbs |
Gender | M |
Age | 19 |
Decorations | DFC |
Date of Death | 28-12-1944 |
Next of Kin | Son of Archibald Stanley and Elizabeth Mary Gibbs, of Sholing, Southampton. |
Aircraft Information
Aircraft | Avro Lancaster III |
Serial Number | PB634 |
Markings | SR-U |
Memorial Information
Burial/Memorial Country | Belgium |
Burial/Memorial Place | Hotton War Cemetery |
Grave Reference | VIII. B. 1. |
Epitaph | MEMORIES ARE KEEPSAKES THAT ARE NEVER FORGOTTEN. MOTHER |
IBCC Memorial Information
Phase | 1 |
Panel Number | 39 |
Enlistment Information
Service Number | 175484 |
Service | Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve |
Group | 1 |
Squadron | 101 |
Squadron Motto | Mens afitat molem (Mind over matter) |
Trade | Air Gunner |
Country of Origin | United Kingdom |
Other Memorials
Location | St. Mary & St. Peter's Church, Ludford Magna, Lincolnshire |
Country | United Kingdom |
Memorial Type | Sqn Standard & Roll of Honour in wooden bookcase |
Memorial Text | In memory of 101 Squadron 1943-45 based at RAF Ludford Magna |
Location | Village Centre, Ludford Magna, Lincolnshire |
Country | United Kingdom |
Memorial Type | Inscribed Stone Pillar & Brass plaque on adjacent bench |
Memorial Text | In memory of 101 Squadron 1943-45 based at RAF Ludford Magna |
Location | The White Hart PH, Ludford Magna, Lincolnshire |
Country | United Kingdom |
Memorial Type | Inscribed Metal on external wall of PH |
Memorial Text | In memory of the men and women of 101 Squadron 1943-45 |
Location | The National Aboretum, Alrewas, Staffordshire |
Country | United Kingdom |
Memorial Type | Inscribed Stone Monument |
Memorial Text | This memorial is dedicated to all those who served on 101 Squadron, and honours those who made the ultimate sacrifice. We will remember you. |
Miscellaneous Information
On ABC duties |
Commonwealth War Graves Commission
The National Archives
Record of Events (Operational Record Book) AIR 27/803/24 |
Summary of Events (Operational Record Book) AIR 27/803/23 |
Fellow Servicemen
Last Operation Information
Start Date | 28-12-1944 |
End Date | 29-12-1944 |
Takeoff Station | Ludford Magna |
Day/Night Raid | Night (100% moon) |
Operation | Bonn |
Reason for Loss | Shot down by Fw Richard Richter 8.NJG 2 close to the target area |