Walch, William
Personal Information
Rank | Sgt |
Forename(s) | William |
Surname | Walch |
Gender | M |
Age | 29 |
Decorations | |
Date of Death | 25-02-1944 |
Next of Kin | Son of William and Henrietta Walch. Husband of Frances Walch, of Hollinwood, Oldham, Lancashire. |
Aircraft Information
Aircraft | Avro Lancaster III |
Serial Number | LM419 |
Markings | PG-N |
Memorial Information
Burial/Memorial Country | Germany |
Burial/Memorial Place | Durnbach War Cemetery |
Grave Reference | Joint grave 4. B. 16-17. |
Epitaph | IN HEAVENLY LOVE ABIDING |
IBCC Memorial Information
Phase | 1 |
Panel Number | 110 |
Enlistment Information
Service Number | 1684118 |
Service | Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve |
Group | 5 |
Squadron | 619 |
Trade | Air Gunner |
Country of Origin | United Kingdom |
Other Memorials
Location | St. Peter's Church, Woodhall Spa, Lincolnshire |
Country | United Kingdom |
Memorial Type | Inscribed Metal Plaque |
Memorial Text | A memorial to all those who served with 619 Sqn during WW2 |
Commonwealth War Graves Commission
The National Archives
Record of Events (Operational Record Book) AIR 27/2134/3 |
Summary of Events (Operational Record Book) AIR 27/2131/17 |
Fellow Servicemen
Last Operation Information
Start Date | 24-02-1944 |
End Date | 25-02-1944 |
Takeoff Station | Coningsby |
Day/Night Raid | Night (1% moon) |
Operation | Schweinfurt |
Reason for Loss | Shot down by night fighters |