Harmer, Kenneth Wilfred
Personal Information
Rank | Sgt |
Forename(s) | Kenneth Wilfred |
Surname | Harmer |
Gender | M |
Age | 21 |
Decorations | |
Date of Death | 22-05-1944 |
Next of Kin | Son of Wilfrid George Harmer, and of Ellen Harmer, and Stepson of John Ward, of Foleshill. |
Aircraft Information
Aircraft | Avro Lancaster I |
Serial Number | NN695 |
Markings | PG-X |
Memorial Information
Burial/Memorial Country | United Kingdom |
Burial/Memorial Place | Coventry (St. Paul's) Cemetery |
Grave Reference | Square 109. Grave 27. |
Epitaph | WORTHY OF EVERLASTING REMEMBRANCE. REUNION OUR ABIDING HOPE |
IBCC Memorial Information
Phase | 1 |
Panel Number | 45 |
Enlistment Information
Service Number | 1232350 |
Service | Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve |
Group | 5 |
Squadron | 619 |
Trade | Wireless Operator |
Country of Origin | United Kingdom |
Other Memorials
Location | Dunholme Lodge Farm, Dunholme, Lincolnshire |
Country | United Kingdom |
Memorial Type | Brick Pillar with Inscribed Stone Tablet & Metal Lancaster Sculpture |
Memorial Text | R.A.F. Dunholme Lodge In memory of those who served here 1942 - 1946 |
Location | William Farr School, Welton, Lincolnshire |
Country | United Kingdom |
Memorial Type | Information Board |
Memorial Text | Site of RAF Dunholme Lodge 1942 - 1945 |
Location | St. Peter's Church, Woodhall Spa, Lincolnshire |
Country | United Kingdom |
Memorial Type | Inscribed Metal Plaque |
Memorial Text | A memorial to all those who served with 619 Sqn during WW2 |
Miscellaneous Information
Kenneth was born on 1 October 1922 at Sedgebrook, Grantham. The 'City of Coventry: Roll of Honour' notes he was the stepson of John Ward. Kenneth was employed at Alfred Herbert Ltd., Coventry until enlisting on 12 February 1940 and resided at 229 Lythalls Lane, Coventry. |
Commonwealth War Graves Commission
The National Archives
Record of Events (Operational Record Book) AIR 27/2134/9 |
Summary of Events (Operational Record Book) AIR 27/2131/23 |
Fellow Servicemen
Last Operation Information
Start Date | 21-05-1944 |
End Date | 22-05-1944 |
Takeoff Station | Dunholme Lodge |
Day/Night Raid | Night (0% moon) |
Operation | Duisburg |
Reason for Loss | Caught by an intruder over Norfolk on the homeward leg, the Lancaster crashed close to Wretham airfield, near Thetford |