Willis, Albert Edward
Personal Information
Rank | Sgt |
Forename(s) | Albert Edward |
Surname | Willis |
Gender | M |
Age | 31 |
Decorations | |
Date of Death | 24-05-1942 |
Next of Kin | Son of Edward and Amelia Willis. Husband of Doris Margaret Willis, of Heston. |
Aircraft Information
Aircraft | Bristol Blenheim IV |
Serial Number | V5638 |
Markings | YH- |
Memorial Information
Burial/Memorial Country | United Kingdom |
Burial/Memorial Place | Heston (St. Leonard) Churchyard |
Grave Reference | Old Ground. Row 4BR. Grave 24. |
Epitaph | TO THE GLORIOUS MEMORY OF MY BELOVED HUSBAND ALBERT KILLED ON ACTIVE SERVICE. EVER REMEMBERED |
IBCC Memorial Information
Phase | 2 |
Panel Number | 266 |
Enlistment Information
Service Number | 1257268 |
Service | Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve |
Group | 2 |
Squadron | 21 |
Trade | Observer |
Country of Origin | United Kingdom |
Casualty Pack Number Find Out More
(P369118/42) |
Commonwealth War Graves Commission
Fellow Servicemen
Last Operation Information
Start Date | 24-05-1942 |
End Date | 24-05-1942 |
Takeoff Station | Abbotsinch |
Day/Night Raid | Day |
Operation | Training |
Reason for Loss | Engine failure. Crashed near East Linwood, Renfrewshire and burst into flames |