Percival, Robert George
Personal Information
Rank | Sgt |
Forename(s) | Robert George |
Surname | Percival |
Gender | M |
Age | 22 |
Decorations | |
Date of Death | 20-12-1942 |
Next of Kin | Son of Doris Edna Percival, of Bishopston, Bristol. |
Aircraft Information
Aircraft | Vickers Wellington IC |
Serial Number | R1344 |
Markings |
Memorial Information
Burial/Memorial Country | United Kingdom |
Burial/Memorial Place | Moreton-In-Marsh New Cemetery |
Grave Reference | Sec. K. Grave 37. |
Epitaph | THERE IS NO DEATH IN GOD'S WIDE WORLD BUT ONE ETERNAL SCENE OF CHANGE. MOTHER |
IBCC Memorial Information
Phase | 1 |
Panel Number | 84 |
Enlistment Information
Service Number | 1312567 |
Service | Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve |
Group | 91 |
Squadron | 21 OTU |
Trade | Wireless Operator |
Country of Origin | United Kingdom |
Commonwealth War Graves Commission
Last Operation Information
Start Date | 20-12-1942 |
End Date | 20-12-1942 |
Takeoff Station | Edgehill |
Day/Night Raid | Day |
Operation | Training- night bombing exercise |
Reason for Loss | Photoflash exploded inside the aircraft setting it on fire. The pilot ordered the crew to bale out before successfully force-landing near Shipton-on-Stour |