Godson, Samuel
Personal Information
Rank | Sgt |
Forename(s) | Samuel |
Surname | Godson |
Gender | M |
Age | 32 |
Decorations | DFM |
Date of Death | 29-08-1943 |
Next of Kin | Son of Richard and Laura Godson. Husband of Edith Godson, of South Rauceby. Father of Sheila Godson (later Tucker) and Janice Godson (later Best). Grandfather of Nicki Walsh (née Best) and Steve Best. |
Aircraft Information
Aircraft | Vickers Wellington III |
Serial Number | BK431 |
Markings | NT-J |
Memorial Information
Burial/Memorial Country | United Kingdom |
Burial/Memorial Place | North Rauceby (St. Peter) Churchyard |
Grave Reference | |
Epitaph | FATHER IN HEAVEN, THY WILL BE DONE |
IBCC Memorial Information
Phase | 1 |
Panel Number | 40 |
Enlistment Information
Service Number | 1576836 |
Service | Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve |
Group | 92 |
Squadron | 29 OTU |
Trade | Air Gunner |
Country of Origin | United Kingdom |
Commonwealth War Graves Commission
Fellow Servicemen
Last Operation Information
Start Date | 29-08-1943 |
End Date | 29-08-1943 |
Takeoff Station | Bruntingthorpe |
Day/Night Raid | Day |
Operation | Training |
Reason for Loss | Bolts securing the lower wing spar sheared, (Metal Fatigue) |