Balmforth, George
Personal Information
Rank | Sgt |
Forename(s) | George |
Surname | Balmforth |
Gender | M |
Age | 28 |
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Date of Death | 12-05-1941 |
Next of Kin | Son of Oscar and Susan Elizabeth Balmforth, of Westport, Co. Mayo, Irish Republic. |
Aircraft Information
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Memorial Information
Burial/Memorial Country | United Kingdom |
Burial/Memorial Place | Newton-On-Ouse (All Saints) Churchyard |
Grave Reference | Row Q. Grave 10. |
Epitaph | A BRAVE HERO DIED BELOVED BY ALL. MAY HE REST IN PEACE |
IBCC Memorial Information
Phase | 2 |
Panel Number | 126 |
Enlistment Information
Service Number | 544600 |
Service | Royal Air Force |
Group | 4 |
Squadron | 58 |
Trade | |
Country of Origin | Eire |
Last Operation Information
Start Date | 30-11--0001 |
End Date | 30-11--0001 |
Takeoff Station | Linton-on-Ouse |
Day/Night Raid | |
Operation | |
Reason for Loss | During enemy action Linton On Ouse Airfield was bombed by the Luftwaffe. Thirteen air personnel died- Sgt Balmforth was one of the casualties. |