Geen, Henry Ernest
Personal Information
Rank | Sgt |
Forename(s) | Henry Ernest |
Surname | Geen |
Gender | M |
Age | |
Decorations | |
Date of Death | 28-11-1940 |
Next of Kin | Son of Charles and Q. M. Geen, of Epsom. |
Aircraft Information
Aircraft | Bristol Blenheim IV |
Serial Number | N6236 |
Markings | SR- |
Memorial Information
Burial/Memorial Country | United Kingdom |
Burial/Memorial Place | Epsom Cemetery |
Grave Reference | Sec. M. Grave 403. |
Epitaph |
IBCC Memorial Information
Phase | 2 |
Panel Number | 168 |
Enlistment Information
Service Number | 744982 |
Service | Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve |
Group | 2 |
Squadron | 101 |
Trade | Observer |
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 81/4320 (P356178/40) |
Commonwealth War Graves Commission
The National Archives
Last Operation Information
Start Date | 24-11-1940 |
End Date | 25-11-1940 |
Takeoff Station | West Raynham |
Day/Night Raid | Night (25% moon) |
Operation | Wanne Eickel |
Reason for Loss | During the operation against Wanne Eickel the locknut on the spider in the starboard propeller reduction gear became loose, causing the reduction gear casing to be churned away. Consequently the airscrew shaft and propeller fell off during the return flight over the North Sea. With commendable skill Sgt Redmond succeeded in getting his aircraft back to base with only one engine but crashed, on circuit of the aerodrome whilst trying to land, at 22.58 into West Raynham village. The pilot Sgt B. J. Redmond and rear gunner Sgt A. G. Woodruff suffered only minor head injuries but the air observer Sgt H. E. Geen was left critically ill with a fractured skull. Harry Geen succumbed to his injuries. The Squadron Operation Record Book mentioned that Sgt A/Obs. H E Geen died Tuesday 26 November 1940 at 11.40. CWGC, however, show the date of his demise to have been 28 November 1940 and that is what appears on his gravestone. His parents announced in the Daily Telegraph of 3 December 1940, the day of his funeral, only that their 'dearly beloved second son' Sgt Harry Ernest (Bob) Geen had died in November. |