Palmer-Lettington, John William George
Personal Information
Rank | P/O |
Forename(s) | John William George |
Surname | Palmer-Lettington |
Gender | M |
Age | 21 |
Decorations | DFM |
Date of Death | 30-12-1942 |
Next of Kin | Son of John James Palmer-Lettington and Eleanor Beatrice Palmer-Lettington, of Westcliff-On-Sea, Essex. |
Aircraft Information
Aircraft | Vickers Wellington IC |
Serial Number | X9681 |
Markings |
Memorial Information
Burial/Memorial Country | United Kingdom |
Burial/Memorial Place | Streatham Cemetery |
Grave Reference | Block 17. Grave 34. |
Epitaph | IN EVERLASTING MEMORY OF MY BELOVED SON WHO MADE THE SUPREME SACRIFICE. MOTHER AND SISTER |
IBCC Memorial Information
Phase | 1 |
Panel Number | 82 |
Enlistment Information
Service Number | 149097 |
Service | Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve |
Group | 92 |
Squadron | 11 OTU |
Trade | Pilot |
Country of Origin | United Kingdom |
Last Operation Information
Start Date | 30-12-1942 |
End Date | 30-12-1942 |
Takeoff Station | Westcott |
Day/Night Raid | Day |
Operation | Training- night exercise |
Reason for Loss | Suffered total engine failure and crashed near the airfield |