Body, Raymond William
Personal Information
Rank | Sgt |
Forename(s) | Raymond William |
Surname | Body |
Gender | M |
Age | 20 |
Decorations | |
Date of Death | 03-06-1941 |
Next of Kin | Son of William and Eliza Body, of Norwich. |
Aircraft Information
Aircraft | Vickers Wellington IC |
Serial Number | R1438 |
Markings | BL-U |
Memorial Information
Burial/Memorial Country | United Kingdom |
Burial/Memorial Place | Norwich Cemetery |
Grave Reference | Sec. 54. Grave 533. |
Epitaph | SLEEP ON, DEAR SON, GOD KNOWS BEST; ON EARTH THERE'S STRIFE, IN HEAVEN REST |
IBCC Memorial Information
Phase | 2 |
Panel Number | 132 |
Enlistment Information
Service Number | 908934 |
Service | Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve |
Group | 3 |
Squadron | 40 |
Trade | WOp/AG |
Country of Origin | United Kingdom |
Casualty Pack Number Find Out More
AIR 81/6723 (P359455/41) |
Commonwealth War Graves Commission
The National Archives
Record of Events (Operational Record Book) AIR 27/412/32 |
Summary of Events (Operational Record Book) AIR 27/412/31 |
Fellow Servicemen
Last Operation Information
Start Date | 02-06-1941 |
End Date | 03-06-1941 |
Takeoff Station | Alconbury |
Day/Night Raid | Night (51% moon) |
Operation | Dusseldorf |
Reason for Loss | Stalled and crashed at 0500 in circuit on return to base |