Willis, George John Anstey
Personal Information
Rank | F/S |
Forename(s) | George John Anstey |
Surname | Willis |
Gender | M |
Age | 27 |
Decorations | |
Date of Death | 17-10-1942 |
Next of Kin | Son of Herbert John and Ethel Willis, of Exmouth, Devon. Husband of Betty Hayes Willis, of Torquay, Devon. |
Aircraft Information
Aircraft | Avro Lancaster I |
Serial Number | W4774 |
Markings | QR-D |
Memorial Information
Burial/Memorial Country | France |
Burial/Memorial Place | Ecuisses Communal Cemetery |
Grave Reference | Plot T. Row 3. Coll. grave 3. |
Epitaph | REMEMBRANCE. BETTY AND MUM |
IBCC Memorial Information
Phase | 1 |
Panel Number | 117 |
Enlistment Information
Service Number | 968437 |
Service | Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve |
Group | 5 |
Squadron | 61 |
Trade | Air Gunner |
Country of Origin | United Kingdom |
Commonwealth War Graves Commission
The National Archives
Record of Events (Operational Record Book) AIR 27/577/44 |
Summary of Events (Operational Record Book) AIR 27/577/43 |
Fellow Servicemen
Last Operation Information
Start Date | 17-10-1942 |
End Date | 17-10-1942 |
Takeoff Station | Syerston |
Day/Night Raid | Day |
Operation | Montchanin |
Reason for Loss | Bombed a transformer and switching station at such low altitude, that the Lancaster flew into buildings inside the target area. |