Lucey, Dennis
Personal Information
Rank | Sgt |
Forename(s) | Dennis |
Surname | Lucey |
Gender | M |
Age | 25 |
Decorations | |
Date of Death | 17-03-1945 |
Next of Kin | Son of Denis and Annie Lucey, of Model Village, Tower. |
Aircraft Information
Aircraft | Avro Lancaster I |
Serial Number | NG132 |
Markings | BQ-F2 |
Memorial Information
Burial/Memorial Country | Ireland, Republic of |
Burial/Memorial Place | Canovee Graveyard |
Grave Reference | |
Epitaph |
IBCC Memorial Information
Phase | 1 |
Panel Number | 65 |
Enlistment Information
Service Number | 1796949 |
Service | Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve |
Group | 1 |
Squadron | 550 |
Trade | Air Gunner |
Country of Origin | United Kingdom |
Commonwealth War Graves Commission
The National Archives
Record of Events (Operational Record Book) AIR 27/2037/34 |
Summary of Events (Operational Record Book) AIR 27/2037/33 |
Fellow Servicemen
Last Operation Information
Start Date | 17-03-1945 |
End Date | 17-03-1945 |
Takeoff Station | North Killingholme |
Day/Night Raid | Day |
Operation | Training |
Reason for Loss | Shot down by an intruder (F.W. Rudi Morenz from IV. / NJG2) at 18.00 and crashed at Sunk Island in the River Humber. It was the crew's first flight since joining the squadron. |