Ashworth, Terence
Personal Information
Rank | F/S |
Forename(s) | Terence |
Surname | Ashworth |
Gender | M |
Age | 22 |
Decorations | |
Date of Death | 08-03-1945 |
Next of Kin | Son of Joe and Kathleen Ashorth of Rawtenstall, Rossendale, Lancashire. Terrance was one of 9 children. |
Aircraft Information
Aircraft | Avro Lancaster III |
Serial Number | ND735 |
Markings | F2-P |
Memorial Information
Burial/Memorial Country | Germany |
Burial/Memorial Place | Reichswald Forest War Cemetery |
Grave Reference | 31. H. 17. |
Epitaph |
IBCC Memorial Information
Phase | 2 |
Panel Number | 124 |
Enlistment Information
Service Number | 1685149 |
Service | Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve |
Group | 8 |
Squadron | 635 |
Trade | Navigator |
Country of Origin | United Kingdom |
Miscellaneous Information
He was a draughtsman before enlisting and was single at the time of his death. |
Commonwealth War Graves Commission
The National Archives
Record of Events (Operational Record Book) AIR 27/2157/30 |
Summary of Events (Operational Record Book) AIR 27/2155/25 |
Fellow Servicemen
Last Operation Information
Start Date | 07-03-1945 |
End Date | 08-03-1945 |
Takeoff Station | Downham Market |
Day/Night Raid | Night (42% moon) |
Operation | Dessau. 531 aircraft, 18 lost (3.4%). A devastating raid with industrial, residential and railway targets all being severely damaged. |
Reason for Loss | Crashed near Friesenhagen, Germany |