Thomas, Leslie Raymond
Personal Information
Rank | Sgt |
Forename(s) | Leslie Raymond |
Surname | Thomas |
Gender | M |
Age | 23 |
Decorations | |
Date of Death | 06-05-1943 |
Next of Kin | Son of Evan and Vera Thomas, of Worcester Park. |
Aircraft Information
Aircraft | Armstrong Whitworth Whitley V |
Serial Number | HE381 |
Markings | -V |
Memorial Information
Burial/Memorial Country | United Kingdom |
Burial/Memorial Place | Malden (St. John The Baptist) Churchyard |
Grave Reference | Grave 313. |
Epitaph | GREATER LOVE HATH NO MAN THAN THIS, THAT A MAN LAY DOWN HIS LIFE FOR HIS FRIENDS |
IBCC Memorial Information
Phase | 1 |
Panel Number | 106 |
Enlistment Information
Service Number | 658115 |
Service | Royal Air Force |
Group | 91 |
Squadron | 19 OTU |
Trade | 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 | 06-05-1943 |
End Date | 06-05-1943 |
Takeoff Station | Kinloss |
Day/Night Raid | Day |
Operation | Cross-country exercise |
Reason for Loss | An engine failed and the crew managed to escape apart from the pilot |