RAWLINS – Kenrick Wyville

134366 – Flying Officer – Observer/Navigator – No 8 Group, 139 Sqn, Swanton Morley – Mosquito – KIA at 27

Volunteer Trinidad ETS. a/c flown by Sgt Valentine took off from Swanton Morley at 2150hrs on 12 Aug 1943 for Berlin. Aircraft & crew failed to return. Body never recovered – Son of Charles and Mary Rawlins, of Princes Town, Trinidad, West Indies.

[Source: CMHA, CG]

Studied with Ulric Cross at St. Mary’s, joined RAF together, both 139 Sqn. Shot down in 7th operation

Interview Ulric Cross

[UC]

Name: RAWLINS, KENRICK WYVILLE
Initials: K W
Nationality: United Kingdom
Rank: Flying Officer
Regiment/Service: Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve
Unit Text: 139 Sqdn.
Age: 27
Date of Death: 13/08/1943
Service No: 134366
Additional information: Son of Charles and Mary Rawlins, of Princes Town, Trinidad, West Indies.
Casualty Type: Commonwealth War Dead
Grave/Memorial Reference: Panel 129.
Memorial: RUNNYMEDE MEMORIAL

[Source: www.WW2chat.com]

2 additions to “RAWLINS – Kenrick Wyville”

  1. Andre Smith adds:

    Hello,

    Does anyone have any pictures of KENRICK WYVILLE RAWLINS?

    Thank you,

    Name: RAWLINS, KENRICK WYVILLE
    Initials: K W
    Nationality: United Kingdom
    Rank: Flying Officer
    Regiment/Service: Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve
    Unit Text: 139 Sqdn.
    Age: 27
    Date of Death: 13/08/1943
    Service No: 134366

  2. Maria Lugo-Valadez adds:

    Hello there,
    Has anyone uncovered or found any pictures of Kenrick Wyville Rawlins?
    He is my great uncle.
    Thanks in advance.
    Maria

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