Williams, Samuel
Personal Information
Rank | Sgt |
Forename(s) | Samuel |
Surname | Williams |
Gender | M |
Age | 29 |
Decorations | |
Date of Death | 21-01-1942 |
Next of Kin | Son of Louis and Leah Williams. Husband of Lily Williams, of Hightown, Manchester, England. |
Aircraft Information
Aircraft | Handley Page Hampden I |
Serial Number | AT119 |
Markings | UB-Y |
Memorial Information
Burial/Memorial Country | Netherlands |
Burial/Memorial Place | Holten Canadian War Cemetery |
Grave Reference | IV. C. 2. |
Epitaph |
IBCC Memorial Information
Phase | 1 |
Panel Number | 117 |
Enlistment Information
Service Number | 1381723 |
Service | Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve |
Group | 5 |
Squadron | 455 (Australian) |
Trade | WOp/AG |
Country of Origin | United Kingdom |
Casualty Pack Number Find Out More
AIR 81/11685 (P365544/42) |
Commonwealth War Graves Commission
The National Archives
Record of Events (Operational Record Book) AIR 27/1897/12 |
Summary of Events (Operational Record Book) AIR 27/1897/11 |
Fellow Servicemen
Last Operation Information
Start Date | 21-01-1942 |
End Date | 22-01-1942 |
Takeoff Station | Swinderby |
Day/Night Raid | Night (29% moon) |
Operation | Emden |
Reason for Loss | Shot down by a night fighter near Groningen in Holland |