Crookes, Raymond
Personal Information
Rank | Sgt |
Forename(s) | Raymond |
Surname | Crookes |
Gender | M |
Age | 21 |
Decorations | |
Date of Death | 29-06-1943 |
Next of Kin | Son of Arthur and Ada Crookes, of Sheffield. |
Aircraft Information
Aircraft | Handley Page Halifax II |
Serial Number | DT553 |
Markings |
Memorial Information
Burial/Memorial Country | United Kingdom |
Burial/Memorial Place | Sheffield (Crookes) Cemetery |
Grave Reference | Sec. J.J. Grave 6101. |
Epitaph |
IBCC Memorial Information
Phase | 2 |
Panel Number | 150 |
Enlistment Information
Service Number | 1455496 |
Service | Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve |
Group | 4 |
Squadron | 1659 HCU |
Trade | WOp/AG |
Country of Origin | United Kingdom |
Last Operation Information
Start Date | 29-06-1943 |
End Date | 29-06-1943 |
Takeoff Station | Topcliffe |
Day/Night Raid | Day |
Operation | Training- cross-country flying exercise |
Reason for Loss | Engine failure led to the aircraft crashing SE of Northallerton, Yorkshire |