Templeman, Norman Ralph
Personal Information
Rank | Sgt |
Forename(s) | Norman Ralph |
Surname | Templeman |
Gender | M |
Age | |
Decorations | |
Date of Death | 16-11-1943 |
Next of Kin | Son of Fred and Florence M. Templeman, of Eltham, London. |
Aircraft Information
Aircraft | Vickers Wellington IC |
Serial Number | W5690 |
Markings |
Memorial Information
Burial/Memorial Country | United Kingdom |
Burial/Memorial Place | Oxford (Botley) Cemetery |
Grave Reference | Plot I/2. Grave 106A. |
Epitaph | TO THE VERY DEAR AND UNFADING MEMORY OF OUR SON WHOM WE HOPE TO MEET AGAIN. F.T. |
IBCC Memorial Information
Phase | 1 |
Panel Number | 105 |
Enlistment Information
Service Number | 1395482 |
Service | Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve |
Group | 91 |
Squadron | 15 OTU |
Trade | Pilot |
Country of Origin | United Kingdom |
Commonwealth War Graves Commission
Fellow Servicemen
Last Operation Information
Start Date | 16-11-1943 |
End Date | 16-11-1943 |
Takeoff Station | Hampstead Norris |
Day/Night Raid | Day |
Operation | Training |
Reason for Loss | Just took off for night flying practice when emergency call sent requesting priority landing. Bomber was seen to turn tightly to port then crash. On investigation, a cylinder head barrel had split. |