Rimmer, Richard
Personal Information
Rank | P/O |
Forename(s) | Richard |
Surname | Rimmer |
Gender | M |
Age | 26 |
Decorations | |
Date of Death | 26-06-1941 |
Next of Kin | Son of Sydney Richard and Alice Mary Rimmer, of Wimbledon. Husband of Marjorie Mary Rimmer, of Banstead. |
Aircraft Information
Aircraft | Armstrong Whitworth Whitley V |
Serial Number | N1379 |
Markings |
Memorial Information
Burial/Memorial Country | United Kingdom |
Burial/Memorial Place | Wimbledon (Gap Road) Cemetery |
Grave Reference | Plot K.A. Grave 370. |
Epitaph | BLESSED ARE THE PURE IN HEART |
IBCC Memorial Information
Phase | 1 |
Panel Number | 90 |
Enlistment Information
Service Number | 45062 |
Service | Royal Air Force |
Group | 6 |
Squadron | 19 OTU |
Trade | Pilot |
Country of Origin | United Kingdom |
Other Memorials
Location | Off A96, Balnageith near Forres, Grampian, Scotland |
Country | United Kingdom |
Memorial Type | Stone Cairn, Inscribed Metal Plaques & Aircraft Sculpture |
Memorial Text | Dedicated to all who served with 19 OTU, RAF Forres |
Casualty Pack Number Find Out More
AIR 81/7164 (P360000/41) |
Commonwealth War Graves Commission
Fellow Servicemen
Last Operation Information
Start Date | 26-06-1941 |
End Date | 26-06-1941 |
Takeoff Station | Kinloss |
Day/Night Raid | Day |
Operation | Training |
Reason for Loss | Within a minute of T/O had crashed into the ground 500 yards SW from the local rail station. On impact, the bomber burst into flames from which there was no escape. |