Ellison, Thomas Arthur
Personal Information
Rank | P/O |
Forename(s) | Thomas Arthur |
Surname | Ellison |
Gender | M |
Age | 28 |
Decorations | |
Date of Death | 23-10-1944 |
Next of Kin | Son of Thomas and Jemima Elizebeth Ellison. Husband of Cynthia Kathleen Ellison, of East Preston, Sussex. |
Aircraft Information
Aircraft | Handley Page Halifax II |
Serial Number | BB284 |
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Memorial Information
Burial/Memorial Country | United Kingdom |
Burial/Memorial Place | Chester (Blacon) Cemetery |
Grave Reference | Sec. A. Grave 1097. |
Epitaph | MY BELOVED HUSBAND. AMONG THE CHOSEN FEW THE VERY BRAVE THE VERY TRUE |
IBCC Memorial Information
Phase | 2 |
Panel Number | 160 |
Enlistment Information
Service Number | 56151 |
Service | Royal Air Force |
Group | 1 |
Squadron | 1656 HCU |
Trade | Air Bomber |
Country of Origin | United Kingdom |
Last Operation Information
Start Date | 23-10-1944 |
End Date | 23-10-1944 |
Takeoff Station | Lindholme |
Day/Night Raid | Day |
Operation | Training |
Reason for Loss | Starboard engine failed and the aircraft crashed at Little Stretton, Shropshire. Five crew members bailed out but the pilot and bomb aimer were killed |