Love, William Alan
Personal Information
Rank | G II |
Forename(s) | William Alan |
Surname | Love |
Gender | M |
Age | 24 |
Decorations | |
Date of Death | 21-12-1948 |
Next of Kin | Son of George & Lydia Love of 20, Single Row, Newbiggen by the Sea, Northumberland |
Aircraft Information
Aircraft | Avro Lancaster BI |
Serial Number | PA411 |
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Memorial Information
Burial/Memorial Country | United Kingdom |
Burial/Memorial Place | Rose Hill Cemetery, Doncaster, South Yorkshire |
Grave Reference | |
Epitaph |
IBCC Memorial Information
Phase | Post-War |
Panel Number | POST (not yet erected on site) |
Enlistment Information
Service Number | 1591282 |
Service | Royal Air Force |
Group | |
Squadron | 230 OCU |
Trade | Signaller |
Country of Origin | United Kingdom |
Miscellaneous Information
His brother, 549261 F/Sgt James Love, was killed on operations in 1944. See http://losses.internationalbcc.co.uk/loss/217114 |
Fellow Servicemen
Last Operation Information
Start Date | 21-12-1948 |
End Date | 21-12-1948 |
Takeoff Station | Lindholme |
Day/Night Raid | Day |
Operation | |
Reason for Loss | Whilst operating in cloud, the aircraft struck high ground and crashed at Rhodes Hill, Tintwhislte, Derbyshire. It is believed the Pilot believed he was East of this position |