Salmon, Laurence Cyril
Personal Information
Rank | Sgt |
Forename(s) | Laurence Cyril |
Surname | Salmon |
Gender | M |
Age | 22 |
Decorations | |
Date of Death | 29-08-1943 |
Next of Kin | Son of Herbert William and Alice Sophia Salmons of Ilford. Husband of Moya Salmon. |
Aircraft Information
Aircraft | Vickers Wellington III |
Serial Number | BK431 |
Markings | NT-J |
Memorial Information
Burial/Memorial Country | United Kingdom |
Burial/Memorial Place | Barkingside Cemetery, Ilford |
Grave Reference | Grave 3224. |
Epitaph | A BITTER GRIEF A SHOCK SEVERE BUT WE HOPE IN HEAVEN TO MEET AGAIN |
IBCC Memorial Information
Phase | 1 |
Panel Number | 93 |
Enlistment Information
Service Number | 1416753 |
Service | Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve |
Group | 92 |
Squadron | 29 OTU |
Trade | Air Gunner |
Country of Origin | United Kingdom |
Commonwealth War Graves Commission
Fellow Servicemen
Last Operation Information
Start Date | 29-08-1943 |
End Date | 29-08-1943 |
Takeoff Station | Bruntingthorpe |
Day/Night Raid | Day |
Operation | Training |
Reason for Loss | Bolts securing the lower wing spar sheared, (Metal Fatigue) |