Sampson, Kenneth John
Personal Information
Rank | Sgt |
Forename(s) | Kenneth John |
Surname | Sampson |
Gender | M |
Age | 21 |
Decorations | |
Date of Death | 17-05-1943 |
Next of Kin | Son of Alfred John and Florence Louise Sampson, of Westham, Weymouth. |
Aircraft Information
Aircraft | Armstrong Whitworth Whitley V |
Serial Number | BD295 |
Markings | UO-N |
Memorial Information
Burial/Memorial Country | United Kingdom |
Burial/Memorial Place | Melcombe Regis Cemetery |
Grave Reference | Plot B. Grave 1641. |
Epitaph | A CLEAN BRIEF LIFE AN ARDENT SOUL A NOBLE END AN HONOURED NAME |
IBCC Memorial Information
Phase | 1 |
Panel Number | 93 |
Enlistment Information
Service Number | 1337716 |
Service | Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve |
Group | 91 |
Squadron | 19 OTU |
Trade | 2nd 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 |
Commonwealth War Graves Commission
Fellow Servicemen
Last Operation Information
Start Date | 16-05-1943 |
End Date | 17-05-1943 |
Takeoff Station | Kinloss |
Day/Night Raid | Night (90% moon) |
Operation | Night exercise |
Reason for Loss | Crashed into high ground in thick cloud |