Smith, Francis Joseph
Personal Information
Rank | Sgt |
Forename(s) | Francis Joseph |
Surname | Smith |
Gender | M |
Age | 23 |
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Date of Death | 22-07-1941 |
Next of Kin | Son of Michael Francis and Cecilia Smith, of St. Johns, Newfoundland. |
Aircraft Information
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Memorial Information
Burial/Memorial Country | United Kingdom |
Burial/Memorial Place | Donington (St. Cuthbert) Churchyard, Albrighton |
Grave Reference | Row 13. Grave 5. |
Epitaph | MAY HE REST IN PEACE AND LET PERPETUAL LIGHT SHINE UPON HIM |
IBCC Memorial Information
Phase | 2 |
Panel Number | 243 |
Enlistment Information
Service Number | 580592 |
Service | Royal Air Force |
Group | 5 |
Squadron | 144 |
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Country of Origin | Newfoundland |
Commonwealth War Graves Commission
Last Operation Information
Start Date | 30-11--0001 |
End Date | 30-11--0001 |
Takeoff Station | North Luffenham |
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Reason for Loss | In October 1940 Sgt Smith was admitted to RAF Hospital at Gosford suffering from spinal trouble. He never left hospital and after a gallant fight died on the 22nd July 1941. |