Bennett, Denis
Personal Information
Rank | Sgt |
Forename(s) | Denis |
Surname | Bennett |
Gender | M |
Age | 25 |
Decorations | |
Date of Death | 22-07-1940 |
Next of Kin | Son of John T. Bennett and Helen Bennett, of Wallasey, Cheshire. Husband of Joan R. Bennett, of Wallasey. |
Aircraft Information
Aircraft | Vickers Wellington IA |
Serial Number | P9205 |
Markings | WS- |
Memorial Information
Burial/Memorial Country | United Kingdom |
Burial/Memorial Place | Guildford Cemetery |
Grave Reference | Block A. Grave 427. |
Epitaph |
IBCC Memorial Information
Phase | 2 |
Panel Number | 129 |
Enlistment Information
Service Number | 742843 |
Service | Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve |
Group | 3 |
Squadron | 9 (IX) |
Trade | Pilot |
Country of Origin | United Kingdom |
Other Memorials
Location | Village Green, Bardney, Lincolnshire |
Country | United Kingdom |
Memorial Type | Stone Memorial, Propeller and Plaque |
Memorial Text | In memory of the killed or missing of IX Sqd. 1939 - 1945 |
Casualty Pack Number Find Out More
AIR 81/2426 (P353414/40) |
Commonwealth War Graves Commission
The National Archives
Record of Events (Operational Record Book) AIR 27/125/20 |
Summary of Events (Operational Record Book) AIR 27/125/19 |
Fellow Servicemen
Last Operation Information
Start Date | 21-07-1940 |
End Date | 22-07-1940 |
Takeoff Station | Honington |
Day/Night Raid | Night (93% moon) |
Operation | Night flying practice. |
Reason for Loss | Burst into flames as it crashed at Troston close to airfield |