De'ath, Ernest William
Personal Information
Rank | Sgt |
Forename(s) | Ernest William |
Surname | De'ath |
Gender | M |
Age | 27 |
Decorations | |
Date of Death | 02-02-1941 |
Next of Kin | Son of Robert A. De'Ath and Nora A. De'Ath, of Earlsfield. |
Aircraft Information
Aircraft | Bristol Blenheim IV |
Serial Number | N3570 |
Markings | SR- |
Memorial Information
Burial/Memorial Country | United Kingdom |
Burial/Memorial Place | Wandsworth (Earlsfield) Cemetery |
Grave Reference | Block 29. Grave 221. |
Epitaph | IN LOVING MEMORY OF MY SON WHO DIED ON ACTIVE SERVICE. "AWAITING LOVED ONES |
IBCC Memorial Information
Phase | 2 |
Panel Number | 154 |
Enlistment Information
Service Number | 747876 |
Service | Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve |
Group | 2 |
Squadron | 101 |
Trade | WOp/AG |
Country of Origin | United Kingdom |
Other Memorials
Location | Adjacent to former MQ Site, West Raynham, Norfolk |
Country | United Kingdom |
Memorial Type | Brick Memorial, Inscribed Slate Tablets and Concrete Plinth |
Memorial Text | Dedicated to the memory of all who served at West Raynham, military and civilian of all ranks 1939 - 1994 |
Location | St. Mary & St. Peter's Church, Ludford Magna, Lincolnshire |
Country | United Kingdom |
Memorial Type | Sqn Standard & Roll of Honour in wooden bookcase |
Memorial Text | In memory of 101 Squadron 1943-45 based at RAF Ludford Magna |
Location | Village Centre, Ludford Magna, Lincolnshire |
Country | United Kingdom |
Memorial Type | Inscribed Stone Pillar & Brass plaque on adjacent bench |
Memorial Text | In memory of 101 Squadron 1943-45 based at RAF Ludford Magna |
Location | The White Hart PH, Ludford Magna, Lincolnshire |
Country | United Kingdom |
Memorial Type | Inscribed Metal on external wall of PH |
Memorial Text | In memory of the men and women of 101 Squadron 1943-45 |
Location | The National Aboretum, Alrewas, Staffordshire |
Country | United Kingdom |
Memorial Type | Inscribed Stone Monument |
Memorial Text | This memorial is dedicated to all those who served on 101 Squadron, and honours those who made the ultimate sacrifice. We will remember you. |
Casualty Pack Number Find Out More
AIR 81/4979 (P357126/41) |
Commonwealth War Graves Commission
The National Archives
Record of Events (Operational Record Book) AIR 27/801/18 |
Summary of Events (Operational Record Book) AIR 27/801/17 |
Fellow Servicemen
Last Operation Information
Start Date | 02-02-1941 |
End Date | 02-02-1941 |
Takeoff Station | West Raynham |
Day/Night Raid | Day |
Operation | Training |
Reason for Loss | Crashed on the beach near Boston, Lincs. Rampley died of his injuries the day after the crash |