Ralph, Cuthbert Percy
Personal Information
Rank | Sgt |
Forename(s) | Cuthbert Percy |
Surname | Ralph |
Gender | M |
Age | 29 |
Decorations | |
Date of Death | 19-07-1942 |
Next of Kin | Son of Mr. and Mrs. C. J. Ralph, of Elm Creek, Manitoba, Canada. |
Aircraft Information
Aircraft | Vickers Wellington IC |
Serial Number | DV934 |
Markings | LT-C |
Memorial Information
Burial/Memorial Country | United Kingdom |
Burial/Memorial Place | Stratford-On-Avon Cemetery |
Grave Reference | Grave 4178. |
Epitaph | A BEAUTIFUL LIFE, THAT CAME TO AN END. HE DIED AS HE LIVED, EVERYONE'S FRIEND |
IBCC Memorial Information
Phase | 1 |
Panel Number | 88 |
Enlistment Information
Service Number | R/95017 |
Service | Royal Canadian Air Force |
Group | 91 |
Squadron | 22 OTU |
Trade | Wireless Operator |
Country of Origin | Canada |
Other Memorials
Location | Ralph Bay, Manitoba; 10km east of Kipahigin Lake |
Country | Canada |
Memorial Type | Bay |
Memorial Text |
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 |
Last Operation Information
Start Date | 19-07-1942 |
End Date | 19-07-1942 |
Takeoff Station | Wellesbourne Mountford |
Day/Night Raid | Day |
Operation | Training- night flying exercise |
Reason for Loss | Crashed on return from low level, the aircraft ending up in flames along the nearby River Deane |