Smith, Leonard George
Personal Information
Rank | Sgt |
Forename(s) | Leonard George |
Surname | Smith |
Gender | M |
Age | 29 |
Decorations | |
Date of Death | 17-04-1943 |
Next of Kin | Son of Arthur George and Beatrice Emma Smith, of Sherford, Somerset. Husband of Grace Smith, Sherford. |
Aircraft Information
Aircraft | Armstrong Whitworth Whitley V |
Serial Number | BD226 |
Markings | -X |
Memorial Information
Burial/Memorial Country | United Kingdom |
Burial/Memorial Place | Runnymede Memorial |
Grave Reference | Panel 165. |
Epitaph |
IBCC Memorial Information
Phase | 2 |
Panel Number | 244 |
Enlistment Information
Service Number | 1385192 |
Service | Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve |
Group | 91 |
Squadron | 10 OTU Det |
Trade | Pilot |
Country of Origin | United Kingdom |
Commonwealth War Graves Commission
Fellow Servicemen
Last Operation Information
Start Date | 17-04-1943 |
End Date | 17-04-1943 |
Takeoff Station | St. Eval |
Day/Night Raid | Day |
Operation | Anti-submarine patrol |
Reason for Loss | Called on wireless to advise of enemy fighters in the vicinity but no response |