Rogers, Leonard James
Personal Information
Rank | AC1 |
Forename(s) | Leonard James |
Surname | Rogers |
Gender | M |
Age | 21 |
Decorations | |
Date of Death | 12-03-1943 |
Next of Kin | Son of George William and Ada Mary Rogers, of Pitsea. |
Aircraft Information
Aircraft | Avro Lancaster I |
Serial Number | R5556 |
Markings |
Memorial Information
Burial/Memorial Country | United Kingdom |
Burial/Memorial Place | Pitsea Old (St. Michael) Cemetery |
Grave Reference | Grave 928. |
Epitaph | SWEET IS THE MEMORY OF THOSE THAT LOVED HIM |
IBCC Memorial Information
Phase | 1 |
Panel Number | 92 |
Enlistment Information
Service Number | 1462732 |
Service | Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve |
Group | 5 |
Squadron | 5 Grp |
Trade | Ground |
Country of Origin | United Kingdom |
Commonwealth War Graves Commission
Fellow Servicemen
Last Operation Information
Start Date | 12-03-1943 |
End Date | 12-03-1943 |
Takeoff Station | Winthorpe |
Day/Night Raid | Day |
Operation | Training |
Reason for Loss | While on general flying practice, an uncontrollable fire broke out in port outer engine & came down nr. Newark. All 10 on board were killed. |