Spierling, Raymond
Personal Information
Rank | Sgt |
Forename(s) | Raymond |
Surname | Spierling |
Gender | M |
Age | 19 |
Decorations | |
Date of Death | 05-12-1943 |
Next of Kin | Son of John and Doris Gwendoline Spierling, of Monmouth. |
Aircraft Information
Aircraft | Avro Lancaster III |
Serial Number | DV270 |
Markings | SR-E |
Memorial Information
Burial/Memorial Country | United Kingdom |
Burial/Memorial Place | Monmouth Cemetery |
Grave Reference | Row L. Grave 26. |
Epitaph | HE WEARS IMMORTAL HONOUR AND, PROUD WITH THOSE WHO FOUGHT, PASSED CONTENT |
IBCC Memorial Information
Phase | 1 |
Panel Number | 100 |
Enlistment Information
Service Number | 1424787 |
Service | Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve |
Group | 1 |
Squadron | 101 |
Trade | WOp/AG |
Country of Origin | United Kingdom |
Other Memorials
Location | Scallow Halls Woods, Lincolnshire |
Country | United Kingdom |
Memorial Type | Stone Cross and inscribed Metal Plaque |
Memorial Text | In memory of the crew of Lancaster III DV270 of 101 Squadron 5th. December 1943 |
Location | St. Mary & St. Peter's Church, Ludford Magna, Lincolnshire |
Country | United Kingdom |
Memorial Type | Sqn Standard & Roll of Honour in wooden bookcase |
Memorial Text | In memory of 101 Squadron 1943-45 based at RAF Ludford Magna |
Location | Village Centre, Ludford Magna, Lincolnshire |
Country | United Kingdom |
Memorial Type | Inscribed Stone Pillar & Brass plaque on adjacent bench |
Memorial Text | In memory of 101 Squadron 1943-45 based at RAF Ludford Magna |
Location | The White Hart PH, Ludford Magna, Lincolnshire |
Country | United Kingdom |
Memorial Type | Inscribed Metal on external wall of PH |
Memorial Text | In memory of the men and women of 101 Squadron 1943-45 |
Location | The National Aboretum, Alrewas, Staffordshire |
Country | United Kingdom |
Memorial Type | Inscribed Stone Monument |
Memorial Text | This memorial is dedicated to all those who served on 101 Squadron, and honours those who made the ultimate sacrifice. We will remember you. |
Miscellaneous Information
Memorial stands in trees in Scallows Woods |
Commonwealth War Graves Commission
The National Archives
Record of Events (Operational Record Book) AIR 27/802/48 |
Summary of Events (Operational Record Book) AIR 27/802/47 |
Fellow Servicemen
Last Operation Information
Start Date | 05-12-1943 |
End Date | 05-12-1943 |
Takeoff Station | Ludford Magna |
Day/Night Raid | Day |
Operation | Training |
Reason for Loss | Crashed near Binbrook Hall, Lincolnshire after emerging from low cloud |