Suddick, William Edward
Personal Information
Rank | F/O |
Forename(s) | William Edward |
Surname | Suddick |
Gender | M |
Age | 23 |
Decorations | DFC |
Date of Death | 02-01-1944 |
Next of Kin | Son of Percy E. and Eva I. Suddick, of Toronto, Ontario, Canada. |
Aircraft Information
Aircraft | Avro Lancaster I |
Serial Number | DV308 |
Markings | SR-V |
Memorial Information
Burial/Memorial Country | Belgium |
Burial/Memorial Place | Gosseliès Communal Cemetery |
Grave Reference | Row 2. Grave 21. |
Epitaph | I.H.S. REQUIESCAT IN PACE (Latin - I.H.S. stands for IESUS HOMINIUM SALVATOR. Latin: JESUS SAVIOUR OF MANKIND. REST IN PEACE) |
IBCC Memorial Information
Phase | 1 |
Panel Number | 103 |
Enlistment Information
Service Number | J/17136 |
Service | Royal Canadian Air Force |
Group | 1 |
Squadron | 101 |
Trade | Air Gunner |
Country of Origin | Canada |
Other Memorials
Location | Ham Terre, des Forges, Grandrieu, Hainaut Province |
Country | Belgium |
Memorial Type | Brick pillar and inscribed stone tablet |
Memorial Text | SQUADRON 101 ROYAL AIR FORCE. Le 2 janvier 1944, L. SOMERS UK, G. CONNON UK, F. ZUBIC CAN, W. SUDDICK CAN. WITH OUR GRATITUDE |
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. |
Commonwealth War Graves Commission
The National Archives
Record of Events (Operational Record Book) AIR 27/803/2 |
Summary of Events (Operational Record Book) AIR 27/803/1 |
Fellow Servicemen
Last Operation Information
Start Date | 01-01-1944 |
End Date | 02-01-1944 |
Takeoff Station | Ludford Magna |
Day/Night Raid | Night (41% moon) |
Operation | Berlin |
Reason for Loss | Shot down over Belgium |