Venn, Frank James
Personal Information
Rank | Sgt |
Forename(s) | Frank James |
Surname | Venn |
Gender | M |
Age | 24 |
Decorations | |
Date of Death | 26-06-1941 |
Next of Kin | Son of Frank and Edith Venn, of Edrans, Manitoba, Canada. |
Aircraft Information
Aircraft | Vickers Wellington IC |
Serial Number | R1586 |
Markings |
Memorial Information
Burial/Memorial Country | United Kingdom |
Burial/Memorial Place | Stratford-On-Avon Cemetery |
Grave Reference | Grave 4087. |
Epitaph | IN LOVING MEMORY OF OUR DEAR SON AND BROTHER, FOR EVER IN OUR HEARTS. DAD, MOTHER AND FAMILY |
IBCC Memorial Information
Phase | 1 |
Panel Number | 110 |
Enlistment Information
Service Number | R/59770 |
Service | Royal Canadian Air Force |
Group | 6 |
Squadron | 22 OTU |
Trade | Pilot |
Country of Origin | Canada |
Other Memorials
Location | Venn Lake, Manitoba; 3km inside the western boundary of Caribou River Park Reserve |
Country | Canada |
Memorial Type | Lake |
Memorial Text |
Location | St. Peter's Church, Wellesbourne Mountford, Warwickshire |
Country | United Kingdom |
Memorial Type | Inscribed Metal Plaque |
Memorial Text | A dedication to the men and women who were killed while serving with 22 OTU during World War 2 |
Casualty Pack Number Find Out More
AIR 81/7163 (P359999/41) |
Commonwealth War Graves Commission
Fellow Servicemen
Last Operation Information
Start Date | 26-06-1941 |
End Date | 26-06-1941 |
Takeoff Station | Wellesbourne Mountford |
Day/Night Raid | Day |
Operation | Training- Night circuit practice |
Reason for Loss | Lost power and it is believed the bomber stalled while trying to avoid trees, crashing 0210 near Loxley, 4 miles ESE from Stratford-upon-Avon |