Rotheray, Lewis
Personal Information
Rank | Sgt |
Forename(s) | Lewis |
Surname | Rotheray |
Gender | M |
Age | 34 |
Decorations | |
Date of Death | 29-01-1943 |
Next of Kin | Son of Fred and Lucy Ann Rotheray. Husband of Hilda Rosina Rotheray, of Bradford. |
Aircraft Information
Aircraft | Handley Page Halifax II |
Serial Number | BB265 |
Markings | -S |
Memorial Information
Burial/Memorial Country | United Kingdom |
Burial/Memorial Place | Bradford (Undercliffe) Cemetery |
Grave Reference | Sec. R. Uncons. Grave 389. |
Epitaph |
IBCC Memorial Information
Phase | 2 |
Panel Number | 235 |
Enlistment Information
Service Number | 1107777 |
Service | Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve |
Group | 4 |
Squadron | 1652 HCU |
Trade | Air Gunner |
Country of Origin | United Kingdom |
Last Operation Information
Start Date | 29-01-1943 |
End Date | 29-01-1943 |
Takeoff Station | Marston Moor |
Day/Night Raid | Day |
Operation | Training- night circuit training |
Reason for Loss | Starboard outer engine caught fire but the fuel was cut and it was soon extinguished. Despite applying full power, the aircraft continued to lose height and crashed SE of the airfield |