Mellows, Samuel
Personal Information
Rank | LAC |
Forename(s) | Samuel |
Surname | Mellows |
Gender | M |
Age | 24 |
Decorations | |
Date of Death | 23-04-1945 |
Next of Kin | Son of Charles and Florence Mellows, of Betteshanger. |
Aircraft Information
Aircraft | Avro Lancaster III |
Serial Number | PB463 |
Markings | EA-Y |
Memorial Information
Burial/Memorial Country | United Kingdom |
Burial/Memorial Place | Northbourne (St. Augustine) Churchyard |
Grave Reference | Due West of church. |
Epitaph |
IBCC Memorial Information
Phase | 2 |
Panel Number | 211 |
Enlistment Information
Service Number | 1225149 |
Service | Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve |
Group | 5 |
Squadron | Fulbeck |
Trade | Ground |
Country of Origin | United Kingdom |
Miscellaneous Information
Died of his injuries |
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Last Operation Information
Start Date | 22-04-1945 |
End Date | 22-04-1945 |
Takeoff Station | Fulbeck |
Day/Night Raid | Day |
Operation | Transit |
Reason for Loss | Flying low round the circuit went into a dive and crashed into buildings at 0957 and into a parade from 5015 airfield construction unit. Ten died and 5 others succumbed to their injuries |