Hanford, Leonard
Personal Information
Rank | F/S |
Forename(s) | Leonard |
Surname | Hanford |
Gender | M |
Age | 21 |
Decorations | |
Date of Death | 27-08-1944 |
Next of Kin | Son of Thomas and Hilda Freeman, of Blaenavon. |
Aircraft Information
Aircraft | Short Stirling III |
Serial Number | LK616 |
Markings | GP-G |
Memorial Information
Burial/Memorial Country | United Kingdom |
Burial/Memorial Place | Blaenavon Cemetery |
Grave Reference | Sec. A. Grave 399. |
Epitaph | WE SHALL ALWAYS REMEMBER OUR LEN SMILING |
IBCC Memorial Information
Phase | 1 |
Panel Number | 45 |
Enlistment Information
Service Number | 1314595 |
Service | Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve |
Group | 5 |
Squadron | 1661 HCU |
Trade | Wireless Operator |
Country of Origin | United Kingdom |
Commonwealth War Graves Commission
Fellow Servicemen
Last Operation Information
Start Date | 26-08-1944 |
End Date | 27-08-1944 |
Takeoff Station | Winthorpe |
Day/Night Raid | Night (50% moon) |
Operation | Night navigation exercise |
Reason for Loss | Crashed and burnt out near airfield |