Binder, Frantisek
Personal Information
Rank | Sgt |
Forename(s) | Frantisek |
Surname | Binder |
Gender | M |
Age | 27 |
Decorations | CWC – Czech War Cross, Czechoslovak Medal for Valour |
Date of Death | 04-03-1942 |
Next of Kin | Of Czechoslovakia. |
Aircraft Information
Aircraft | Vickers Wellington I |
Serial Number | Z1147 |
Markings | KX-G |
Memorial Information
Burial/Memorial Country | United Kingdom |
Burial/Memorial Place | East Wretham (St. Ethelbert) Churchyard |
Grave Reference | Grave 21. |
Epitaph |
IBCC Memorial Information
Phase | 2 |
Panel Number | 131 |
Enlistment Information
Service Number | 787400 |
Service | Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve |
Group | 3 |
Squadron | 311 (Czechoslovak) |
Trade | Air Gunner |
Country of Origin | Czechoslovakia |
Other Memorials
Location | Guildhall, Guildhall St, Thetford, Norfolk |
Country | United Kingdom |
Memorial Type | Inscribed Metal Plaque |
Memorial Text | In memory of 311 (Czechoslovak) Squadron Royal Air Force 1940 - 1945 |
Commonwealth War Graves Commission
The National Archives
Last Operation Information
Start Date | 03-03-1942 |
End Date | 04-03-1942 |
Takeoff Station | East Wretham |
Day/Night Raid | Night (99% moon) |
Operation | Emden |
Reason for Loss | Attacked by Oberfeldwebel Paul Gildner from II/NJG2 who was repelled twice but during the third attack Sgt Binder was seriously wounded in the stomach and head. He died on the return leg. The aircraft made a safe return to East Wretham. |