Mitchell, Leslie George
Personal Information
Rank | Sgt |
Forename(s) | Leslie George |
Surname | Mitchell |
Gender | M |
Age | 26 |
Decorations | |
Date of Death | 12-09-1940 |
Next of Kin | Son of George H. Mitchell and Edna M. Mitchell, of Lower Knowle, Bristol. |
Aircraft Information
Aircraft | Fairey Battle I |
Serial Number | N2148 |
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Memorial Information
Burial/Memorial Country | United Kingdom |
Burial/Memorial Place | Bristol (Arnos Vale) Cemetery |
Grave Reference | Plot OOO. Grave 173. |
Epitaph |
IBCC Memorial Information
Phase | 1 |
Panel Number | 75 |
Enlistment Information
Service Number | 751395 |
Service | Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve |
Group | 6 |
Squadron | 12 OTU |
Trade | Observer |
Country of Origin | United Kingdom |
Casualty Pack Number Find Out More
AIR 81/3238 (P354743/40) |
Commonwealth War Graves Commission
Fellow Servicemen
Last Operation Information
Start Date | 12-09-1940 |
End Date | 12-09-1940 |
Takeoff Station | Benson |
Day/Night Raid | Day |
Operation | Training- evening cross country |
Reason for Loss | Stalled while pulling up to avoid high ground in poor visibility. Crashed near Tiverton, Devon |