Merrett, Sydney Richard
Personal Information
Rank | Sgt |
Forename(s) | Sydney Richard |
Surname | Merrett |
Gender | M |
Age | 23 |
Decorations | |
Date of Death | 11-11-1940 |
Next of Kin | Son of Sydney Edward and Ellen Merrett, of Hull. |
Aircraft Information
Aircraft | Bristol Blenheim IV |
Serial Number | T2280 |
Markings | UX- |
Memorial Information
Burial/Memorial Country | United Kingdom |
Burial/Memorial Place | Runnymede Memorial |
Grave Reference | Panel 17. |
Epitaph |
IBCC Memorial Information
Phase | 2 |
Panel Number | 211 |
Enlistment Information
Service Number | 746888 |
Service | Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve |
Group | 2 |
Squadron | 82 (United Provinces) |
Trade | WOp/AG |
Country of Origin | United Kingdom |
Casualty Pack Number Find Out More
AIR 81/4175 (P355959/40) |
Commonwealth War Graves Commission
The National Archives
Last Operation Information
Start Date | 10-11-1940 |
End Date | 11-11-1940 |
Takeoff Station | Bodney |
Day/Night Raid | Night (86% moon) |
Operation | Marshalling yards at Hamm |
Reason for Loss | Ditched alongside a destroyer 10 miles east of Harwich. Other two crew members were safely picked up |