Shea, Edward Charles
Personal Information
Rank | Sgt |
Forename(s) | Edward Charles |
Surname | Shea |
Gender | M |
Age | 30 |
Decorations | |
Date of Death | 26-08-1941 |
Next of Kin | Son of Richard Patrick and Minnie Shea. Husband of Laura Mabel Shea. |
Aircraft Information
Aircraft | Vickers Wellington IC |
Serial Number | T2514 |
Markings | BL-D |
Memorial Information
Burial/Memorial Country | Germany |
Burial/Memorial Place | Rheinberg War Cemetery |
Grave Reference | 7. C. 13. |
Epitaph | HE WILL FOR EVER LIVE IN OUR THOUGHTS AND MEMORIES. LOVING WIFE, MOTHER & FAMILY |
IBCC Memorial Information
Phase | 2 |
Panel Number | 240 |
Enlistment Information
Service Number | 1377747 |
Service | Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve |
Group | 3 |
Squadron | 40 |
Trade | Air Gunner |
Country of Origin | United Kingdom |
Casualty Pack Number Find Out More
AIR 81/8561 (P361664/41) |
Commonwealth War Graves Commission
The National Archives
Record of Events (Operational Record Book) AIR 27/412/36 |
Summary of Events (Operational Record Book) AIR 27/412/35 |
Fellow Servicemen
Last Operation Information
Start Date | 25-08-1941 |
End Date | 26-08-1941 |
Takeoff Station | Alconbury |
Day/Night Raid | Night (13% moon) |
Operation | Karlsruhe |
Reason for Loss |