Findley, Roy Charles Samuel
Personal Information
Rank | Sgt |
Forename(s) | Roy Charles Samuel |
Surname | Findley |
Gender | M |
Age | 22 |
Decorations | |
Date of Death | 17-04-1943 |
Next of Kin | Son of Horace Isdale Findley and Miriam Nancy Findley, of Stockton Heath. His Brother Brian Also Died On Service. |
Aircraft Information
Aircraft | Armstrong Whitworth Whitley V |
Serial Number | LA768 |
Markings |
Memorial Information
Burial/Memorial Country | United Kingdom |
Burial/Memorial Place | Stockton Heath (St. Thomas) Churchyard |
Grave Reference | Row 8. Grave 43. |
Epitaph | FLYING OFFICER B. FINDLEY R.A.F. (V.R.) KILLED IN ACTION 26.1.44 BURIED IN ATHENS. AGE 20 |
IBCC Memorial Information
Phase | 2 |
Panel Number | 163 |
Enlistment Information
Service Number | 1451563 |
Service | Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve |
Group | 92 |
Squadron | 81 OTU |
Trade | Pilot |
Country of Origin | United Kingdom |
Last Operation Information
Start Date | 17-04-1943 |
End Date | 17-04-1943 |
Takeoff Station | Whitchurch Heath |
Day/Night Raid | Day |
Operation | Training- night cross-country exercise |
Reason for Loss | Crashed at Aylesbeare, ESE of Exeter |