Reed, Robert
Personal Information
Rank | Sgt |
Forename(s) | Robert |
Surname | Reed |
Gender | M |
Age | 20 |
Decorations | |
Date of Death | 28-10-1944 |
Next of Kin | Son of Robert and Annie Reed, of West Hartlepool. |
Aircraft Information
Aircraft | Short Stirling III |
Serial Number | EE907 |
Markings | GP-K |
Memorial Information
Burial/Memorial Country | United Kingdom |
Burial/Memorial Place | Hartlepool (Stranton) Cemetery |
Grave Reference | Grave 98. |
Epitaph | IN LOVING MEMORY OF ROBERT DEARLY LOVED ONLY SON OF ROBERT AND ANNIE REED |
IBCC Memorial Information
Phase | 1 |
Panel Number | 89 |
Enlistment Information
Service Number | 1590929 |
Service | Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve |
Group | 5 |
Squadron | 1661 HCU |
Trade | WOp/AG |
Country of Origin | United Kingdom |
Commonwealth War Graves Commission
Fellow Servicemen
Last Operation Information
Start Date | 28-10-1944 |
End Date | 28-10-1944 |
Takeoff Station | Winthorpe |
Day/Night Raid | Day |
Operation | Training |
Reason for Loss | Lost 1 engine, diverted to Swinderby, lost power on approach and crashed into Horsham woods nr Norton Disney. |