Goff, Wilfred Oswell
Personal Information
Rank | F/S |
Forename(s) | Wilfred Oswell |
Surname | Goff |
Gender | M |
Age | 32 |
Decorations | |
Date of Death | 31-01-1943 |
Next of Kin | Son of Edward and Elsie Goff. Husband of Doris Margaret Goff, of Maidenhead, Berkshire. |
Aircraft Information
Aircraft | Bristol Beaufighter |
Serial Number | |
Markings |
Memorial Information
Burial/Memorial Country | Malta |
Burial/Memorial Place | Malta Memorial |
Grave Reference | Panel 7, Column 1. |
Epitaph |
IBCC Memorial Information
Phase | 1 |
Panel Number | 40 |
Enlistment Information
Service Number | 1257891 |
Service | Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve |
Group | 5 |
Squadron | 227 |
Trade | Navigator |
Country of Origin | United Kingdom |
Miscellaneous Information
Not on the strength of Bomber Command at the time of loss. It is not clear why this serviceman was included in the Lincoln Cathedral RoH- most likely an error |
Commonwealth War Graves Commission
Last Operation Information
Start Date | 31-01-1943 |
End Date | 01-02-1943 |
Takeoff Station | |
Day/Night Raid | Night (22% moon) |
Operation | Anti-shipping patrol |
Reason for Loss | Shot down by ship's flak |