Thurlby, Lucius Thorpe
Personal Information
Rank | P/O |
Forename(s) | Lucius Thorpe |
Surname | Thurlby |
Gender | M |
Age | 23 |
Decorations | MiD |
Date of Death | 18-10-1943 |
Next of Kin | Son of Joseph and Annie Maria Thurlby, of Digby, Lincolnshire. |
Aircraft Information
Aircraft | Avro Lancaster III |
Serial Number | DV230 |
Markings | SR-T |
Memorial Information
Burial/Memorial Country | Germany |
Burial/Memorial Place | Hanover War Cemetery |
Grave Reference | 4. D. 15. |
Epitaph | FOREVER IN OUR THOUGHTS DEAR LU. GOD BLESS YOU TILL WE ALL MEET AGAIN |
IBCC Memorial Information
Phase | 1 |
Panel Number | 107 |
Enlistment Information
Service Number | 52222 |
Service | Royal Air Force |
Group | 1 |
Squadron | 101 |
Trade | Special Duties Operator |
Country of Origin | United Kingdom |
Other Memorials
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 27/802/44 |
Summary of Events (Operational Record Book) AIR 27/802/43 |
Fellow Servicemen
Last Operation Information
Start Date | 18-10-1943 |
End Date | 19-10-1943 |
Takeoff Station | Ludford Magna |
Day/Night Raid | Night (70% moon) |
Operation | Hanover |
Reason for Loss | Shot down near target, eight killed |