Orton, Ronald Henry
Personal Information
Rank | P/O |
Forename(s) | Ronald Henry |
Surname | Orton |
Gender | M |
Age | 19 |
Decorations | |
Date of Death | 26-06-1941 |
Next of Kin |
Aircraft Information
Aircraft | Vickers Wellington IC |
Serial Number | R1292 |
Markings |
Memorial Information
Burial/Memorial Country | United Kingdom |
Burial/Memorial Place | Peterborough (Eastfield) Cemetery |
Grave Reference | Div. 1. Block 11. Grave 4198. |
Epitaph |
IBCC Memorial Information
Phase | 1 |
Panel Number | 81 |
Enlistment Information
Service Number | 62313 |
Service | Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve |
Group | 6 |
Squadron | 11 OTU |
Trade | Pilot |
Country of Origin | United Kingdom |
Casualty Pack Number Find Out More
AIR 81/7049 (P359866/41) |
Commonwealth War Graves Commission
Fellow Servicemen
Last Operation Information
Start Date | 26-06-1941 |
End Date | 26-06-1941 |
Takeoff Station | Bassingbourn |
Day/Night Raid | Day |
Operation | Training- night flying detail |
Reason for Loss | While in the circuit the port engine failed thus necessitating a forced-landing at 0215,in which the aircraft hit some trees to the W of Wendy, a little over 10 miles SW of Cambridge. Sgt Garrod lived for a matter of hours, Sgt Oldfield died shortly after the crash. 5 days after the crash P/O Orton died. All the crew are listed as injured after the crash. |