Fletcher, Leslie
Personal Information
Rank | F/O |
Forename(s) | Leslie |
Surname | Fletcher |
Gender | M |
Age | 25 |
Decorations | |
Date of Death | 16-12-1943 |
Next of Kin | Son of Edward S. Fletcher and Elsie E. Fletcher, of Worsborough Dale, Barnsley. Husband of Nona Fletcher. |
Aircraft Information
Aircraft | Handley Page Halifax V |
Serial Number | EB208 |
Markings | OO_R |
Memorial Information
Burial/Memorial Country | United Kingdom |
Burial/Memorial Place | Barnsley (Ardsley) Cemetery |
Grave Reference | Sec. U. Grave 863A. |
Epitaph | THERE IS A LINK DEATH CANNOT SEVER LOVE AND REMEMBRANCE LAST FOR EVER. R.I.P. |
IBCC Memorial Information
Phase | 2 |
Panel Number | 164 |
Enlistment Information
Service Number | 151050 |
Service | Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve |
Group | 4 |
Squadron | 1663 HCU |
Trade | Navigator |
Country of Origin | United Kingdom |
Miscellaneous Information
The other six crew members were all injured but survived |
Commonwealth War Graves Commission
Last Operation Information
Start Date | 16-12-1943 |
End Date | 16-12-1943 |
Takeoff Station | Rufforth |
Day/Night Raid | Day |
Operation | Training- night flying exercise |
Reason for Loss | Emerged from cloud and it is suggested that the pilot became disorientated. Crashed between York and Knaresborough |