Cartwright, Norman Byng
Personal Information
Rank | Sgt |
Forename(s) | Norman Byng |
Surname | Cartwright |
Gender | M |
Age | 21 |
Decorations | |
Date of Death | 04-12-1940 |
Next of Kin | Son of John Herbert and Ethel Cicely Cartwright, of Atherstone, Warwickshire. |
Aircraft Information
Aircraft | Bristol Blenheim IV |
Serial Number | T2161 |
Markings | UX- |
Memorial Information
Burial/Memorial Country | United Kingdom |
Burial/Memorial Place | Minster (Thanet) Cemetery |
Grave Reference | Grave 3003. |
Epitaph | HE WENT WITH SONG TO BATTLE STRAIGHT OF LIMB, TRUE OF EYE, STEADY AND AGLOW |
IBCC Memorial Information
Phase | 2 |
Panel Number | 142 |
Enlistment Information
Service Number | 741674 |
Service | Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve |
Group | 2 |
Squadron | 82 (United Provinces) |
Trade | Pilot |
Country of Origin | United Kingdom |
Casualty Pack Number Find Out More
AIR 81/4445 (P356348/40) |
Commonwealth War Graves Commission
The National Archives
Record of Events (Operational Record Book) AIR 27/681/28 |
Summary of Events (Operational Record Book) AIR 27/681/27 |
Fellow Servicemen
Last Operation Information
Start Date | 03-12-1940 |
End Date | 04-12-1940 |
Takeoff Station | Bodney |
Day/Night Raid | Night (25% moon) |
Operation | Essen |
Reason for Loss | Ran into poor weather on return and crashed near RAF Manston |