Hance, Lawrence Ernest
Personal Information
Rank | Sgt |
Forename(s) | Lawrence Ernest |
Surname | Hance |
Gender | M |
Age | |
Decorations | |
Date of Death | 03-11-1943 |
Next of Kin |
Aircraft Information
Aircraft | Vickers Wellington III |
Serial Number | HZ113 |
Markings | XN-T |
Memorial Information
Burial/Memorial Country | United Kingdom |
Burial/Memorial Place | Greenwich Cemetery |
Grave Reference | 1st Cons. Grave 55. |
Epitaph |
IBCC Memorial Information
Phase | 1 |
Panel Number | 44 |
Enlistment Information
Service Number | 1414143 |
Service | Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve |
Group | 91 |
Squadron | 22 OTU |
Trade | Navigator |
Country of Origin | United Kingdom |
Other Memorials
Location | St. Peter's Church, Wellesbourne Mountford, Warwickshire |
Country | United Kingdom |
Memorial Type | Inscribed Metal Plaque |
Memorial Text | A dedication to the men and women who were killed while serving with 22 OTU during World War 2 |
Commonwealth War Graves Commission
Last Operation Information
Start Date | 02-11-1943 |
End Date | 02-11-1943 |
Takeoff Station | Wellesbourne Mountford |
Day/Night Raid | Day |
Operation | Training- night circuits and landings |
Reason for Loss | An engine failed leading to an early landing but came in too high. Tried to go around but the pilot lost control. |