Morris, Vernon Lewis
Personal Information
Rank | F/S |
Forename(s) | Vernon Lewis |
Surname | Morris |
Gender | M |
Age | 20 |
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Date of Death | 08-04-1942 |
Next of Kin | Son of John and Amy Alberta Morris, of Durham Bridge, York County, New Brunswick, Canada. |
Aircraft Information
Aircraft | Vickers Wellington IC |
Serial Number | R1773 |
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Memorial Information
Burial/Memorial Country | United Kingdom |
Burial/Memorial Place | Black Bourton (St. Mary) Churchyard |
Grave Reference | Row F. Grave 2. |
Epitaph | IN GOD HE PUT HIS TRUST |
IBCC Memorial Information
Phase | 1 |
Panel Number | 76 |
Enlistment Information
Service Number | R/73169 |
Service | Royal Canadian Air Force |
Group | 6 |
Squadron | 22 OTU |
Trade | 2nd pilot |
Country of Origin | Canada |
Other Memorials
Location | St. Peter's Church, Wellesbourne Mountford, Warwickshire |
Country | United Kingdom |
Memorial Type | Inscribed Metal Plaque |
Memorial Text | A dedication to the men and women who were killed while serving with 22 OTU during World War 2 |
Casualty Pack Number Find Out More
AIR 81/13218 (P367561/42) |
Commonwealth War Graves Commission
Fellow Servicemen
Last Operation Information
Start Date | 08-04-1942 |
End Date | 08-04-1942 |
Takeoff Station | Wellesbourne Mountford |
Day/Night Raid | Day |
Operation | Training- night cross-country exercise |
Reason for Loss | Engine failed and crashed at Faringham, Berkshire |