Ross, Ronald Emerson
Personal Information
Rank | F/O |
Forename(s) | Ronald Emerson |
Surname | Ross |
Gender | M |
Age | 31 |
Decorations | MBE, MM, GSM |
Date of Death | 01-04-1944 |
Next of Kin | Son of Mr. and Mrs. Alexander Ross. Husband of Joan Evelyn Ross, of Solihull, Warwickshire. |
Aircraft Information
Aircraft | Handley Page Halifax II |
Serial Number | JP190 |
Markings |
Memorial Information
Burial/Memorial Country | United Kingdom |
Burial/Memorial Place | Chester (Blacon) Cemetery |
Grave Reference | Sec. A. Grave 281. |
Epitaph | REQUIESCAT IN PACE |
IBCC Memorial Information
Phase | 2 |
Panel Number | 235 |
Enlistment Information
Service Number | 52808 |
Service | Royal Air Force |
Group | 1 |
Squadron | 1656 HCU |
Trade | Pilot |
Country of Origin | United Kingdom |
Miscellaneous Information
His GSM was awarded during his service in Palestine. |
Commonwealth War Graves Commission
Fellow Servicemen
Last Operation Information
Start Date | 01-04-1944 |
End Date | 01-04-1944 |
Takeoff Station | Lindholme |
Day/Night Raid | Day |
Operation | Training- night navigation exercise |
Reason for Loss | Flew into high ground close to Muckle Knowe, Roxburghshire, and burst into flames |