Atkinson, Edward Smith
Personal Information
Rank | P/O |
Forename(s) | Edward Smith |
Surname | Atkinson |
Gender | M |
Age | 24 |
Decorations | |
Date of Death | 24-11-1943 |
Next of Kin | Son of Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Atkinson. Husband of Sheila Mary Atkinson, of Bramhall. |
Aircraft Information
Aircraft | Avro Lancaster I |
Serial Number | W4953 |
Markings |
Memorial Information
Burial/Memorial Country | United Kingdom |
Burial/Memorial Place | Stockport Crematorium |
Grave Reference | Panel 2. |
Epitaph |
IBCC Memorial Information
Phase | 2 |
Panel Number | 124 |
Enlistment Information
Service Number | 149561 |
Service | Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve |
Group | 1 |
Squadron | 1656 HCU |
Trade | Air Gunner |
Country of Origin | United Kingdom |
Commonwealth War Graves Commission
Fellow Servicemen
Last Operation Information
Start Date | 24-11-1943 |
End Date | 24-11-1943 |
Takeoff Station | Lindholme |
Day/Night Raid | Day |
Operation | Training- night circuit exercise |
Reason for Loss | Crashed five minutes after takeoff . There is some confusion as to the crash site |