Clarke, Harold William
Personal Information
Rank | Sgt |
Forename(s) | Harold William |
Surname | Clarke |
Gender | M |
Age | 32 |
Decorations | |
Date of Death | 16-10-1944 |
Next of Kin | Son of William Josiah and May Beatrice Clarke, of Birmingham. Husband of Maud May Clarke, of Hall Green, Birmingham. |
Aircraft Information
Aircraft | Avro Lancaster I |
Serial Number | ME692 |
Markings | A4-G |
Memorial Information
Burial/Memorial Country | United Kingdom |
Burial/Memorial Place | Runnymede Memorial |
Grave Reference | Panel 227. |
Epitaph |
IBCC Memorial Information
Phase | 2 |
Panel Number | 145 |
Enlistment Information
Service Number | 940365 |
Service | Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve |
Group | 3 |
Squadron | 195 |
Trade | Flight Engineer |
Country of Origin | United Kingdom |
Miscellaneous Information
Although accounted for in the 115 Squadron ORB, this crew was in fact part of the newly formed (1 October 1944) 195 Squadron, which mainly comprised crews from 115 Squadron C Flight. A4 was the callsign for 195 Squadron. |
Commonwealth War Graves Commission
The National Archives
Fellow Servicemen
Last Operation Information
Start Date | 15-10-1944 |
End Date | 16-10-1944 |
Takeoff Station | Witchford |
Day/Night Raid | Night (2% moon) |
Operation | Wilhelmshaven. 506 aircraft, 7 losses (1.4%). Bomber Command claimed 'severe damage' to the business and residential areas. |
Reason for Loss | Lost without trace |