Shipton, Bernard Bruce
Personal Information
Rank | F/S |
Forename(s) | Bernard Bruce |
Surname | Shipton |
Gender | M |
Age | 28 |
Decorations | |
Date of Death | 20-11-1942 |
Next of Kin | Son of William Joseph and Beatrice Ada Shipton, of Richmond, Surrey. |
Aircraft Information
Aircraft | Lockheed Ventura II |
Serial Number | AJ220 |
Markings | YH- |
Memorial Information
Burial/Memorial Country | Netherlands |
Burial/Memorial Place | Amsterdam New Eastern Cemetery |
Grave Reference | Plot 69. Row D. Joint grave 20. |
Epitaph | A LOVING SON, BROTHER AND FRIEND "FAITHFUL UNTO DEATH" |
IBCC Memorial Information
Phase | 2 |
Panel Number | 241 |
Enlistment Information
Service Number | 1375957 |
Service | Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve |
Group | 2 |
Squadron | 21 |
Trade | Observer |
Country of Origin | United Kingdom |
Last Operation Information
Start Date | 05-11-1942 |
End Date | 06-11-1942 |
Takeoff Station | Methwold |
Day/Night Raid | Day |
Operation | Velsen |
Reason for Loss | Failed to return |