Butler, Richard William
Personal Information
Rank | Sgt |
Forename(s) | Richard William |
Surname | Butler |
Gender | M |
Age | 24 |
Decorations | |
Date of Death | 26-05-1940 |
Next of Kin | Son of Bertram Leonard and Nellie Louisa Butler, of St. Leonards-On-Sea, Sussex. |
Aircraft Information
Aircraft | Fairey Battle I |
Serial Number | L5467 |
Markings | RH-L |
Memorial Information
Burial/Memorial Country | France |
Burial/Memorial Place | Haraucourt Churchyard |
Grave Reference | Joint grave 1-2. |
Epitaph | IN LOVING MEMORY OF MY DEARLY LOVED SON "DICK" DUTY NOBLY DONE. MOTHER |
IBCC Memorial Information
Phase | 2 |
Panel Number | 139 |
Enlistment Information
Service Number | 520538 |
Service | Royal Air Force |
Group | AASF |
Squadron | 88 (Hong Kong) |
Trade | Observer |
Country of Origin | United Kingdom |
Other Memorials
Location | All Saints Church, Swanton Morley, Norfolk |
Country | United Kingdom |
Memorial Type | Stained Glass Window |
Memorial Text | A Stained Glass Window to commemorate RAF Swanton Morley and the Sqns that served there. In particular, 88 (Hong Kong) Sqn, 8th July 1941 - 19th August 1943 |
Commonwealth War Graves Commission
Fellow Servicemen
Last Operation Information
Start Date | 25-05-1940 |
End Date | 26-05-1940 |
Takeoff Station | Les Grand Chapelles |
Day/Night Raid | Night (78% moon) |
Operation | Attack targets north of Sedan |
Reason for Loss | Crashed between Bulson and Haraucourt |