Marriott, Philip Samuel
Personal Information
Rank | F/L |
Forename(s) | Philip Samuel |
Surname | Marriott |
Gender | M |
Age | 27 |
Decorations | DFM |
Date of Death | 11-03-1943 |
Next of Kin | Son of Samuel Hugh and Emily Marriott. Husband of Joan Mary Marriott. |
Aircraft Information
Aircraft | Vickers Wellington III |
Serial Number | X3874 |
Markings |
Memorial Information
Burial/Memorial Country | United Kingdom |
Burial/Memorial Place | Duxford (St. Peter) Churchyard |
Grave Reference | S.E. Sec. Grave 3. |
Epitaph | BE THOU FAITHFUL UNTO DEATH AND I WILL GIVE THEE A CROWN OF LIFE (Revelation 2:10) |
IBCC Memorial Information
Phase | 1 |
Panel Number | 68 |
Enlistment Information
Service Number | 119348 |
Service | Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve |
Group | 91 |
Squadron | 15 OTU |
Trade | Pilot |
Country of Origin | United Kingdom |
Commonwealth War Graves Commission
Fellow Servicemen
Last Operation Information
Start Date | 11-03-1943 |
End Date | 11-03-1943 |
Takeoff Station | Harwell |
Day/Night Raid | Day |
Operation | Training |
Reason for Loss | Aircraft took off at 1030hrs for dual control and familiarisation on type, plus single engine operation. At unknown time there was a loss of power in the port engine. The aircraft dived, crashing at 1115hrs just east of Didcot in an area known as Fleet Meadow. |