Naffin, Robert Clarence
Personal Information
Rank | F/S |
Forename(s) | Robert Clarence |
Surname | Naffin |
Gender | M |
Age | 23 |
Decorations | |
Date of Death | 23-08-1943 |
Next of Kin | Son of Clarence and Grace Naffin. Husband of Diana Stephanie Naffin, of Kington, Herefordshire, England. |
Aircraft Information
Aircraft | Avro Lancaster I |
Serial Number | ED328 |
Markings | SR-S |
Memorial Information
Burial/Memorial Country | Germany |
Burial/Memorial Place | Berlin 1939-1945 War Cemetery |
Grave Reference | 1. H. 12. |
Epitaph | HE WHO PERISHED BEFORE HIS DAY, WE LOVE, CHERISH AND REMEMBER |
IBCC Memorial Information
Phase | 1 |
Panel Number | 78 |
Enlistment Information
Service Number | 416601 |
Service | Royal Australian Air Force |
Group | 1 |
Squadron | 101 |
Trade | Pilot |
Country of Origin | Australia |
Other Memorials
Location | St. Mary & St. Peter's Church, Ludford Magna, Lincolnshire |
Country | United Kingdom |
Memorial Type | Sqn Standard & Roll of Honour in wooden bookcase |
Memorial Text | In memory of 101 Squadron 1943-45 based at RAF Ludford Magna |
Location | Village Centre, Ludford Magna, Lincolnshire |
Country | United Kingdom |
Memorial Type | Inscribed Stone Pillar & Brass plaque on adjacent bench |
Memorial Text | In memory of 101 Squadron 1943-45 based at RAF Ludford Magna |
Location | The White Hart PH, Ludford Magna, Lincolnshire |
Country | United Kingdom |
Memorial Type | Inscribed Metal on external wall of PH |
Memorial Text | In memory of the men and women of 101 Squadron 1943-45 |
Location | The National Aboretum, Alrewas, Staffordshire |
Country | United Kingdom |
Memorial Type | Inscribed Stone Monument |
Memorial Text | This memorial is dedicated to all those who served on 101 Squadron, and honours those who made the ultimate sacrifice. We will remember you. |
Commonwealth War Graves Commission
The National Archives
Record of Events (Operational Record Book) AIR 27/802/40 |
Summary of Events (Operational Record Book) AIR 27/802/39 |
Fellow Servicemen
Last Operation Information
Start Date | 23-08-1943 |
End Date | 24-08-1943 |
Takeoff Station | Ludford Magna |
Day/Night Raid | Night (37% moon) |
Operation | Berlin |
Reason for Loss | Crashed at Lanke, 6 km W of Biesenthal |