BARTLETT – Vivian Herbert
605496 – V.H. Bartlett – Jamaica – attested 28.10.42 – Sgt. Air Gunner – 4.5.43
Presumed death 29.9.43
[Source: NA AIR 2/6876]
605496 – V.H. Bartlett – Jamaica – attested 28.10.42 – Sgt. Air Gunner – 4.5.43
Presumed death 29.9.43
[Source: NA AIR 2/6876]
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BARTLETT, VIVIAN HERBERT Initials: V H Nationality: United Kingdom Rank: Sergeant Regiment/Service: Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve Unit Text: 158 Sqdn. Date of Death: 29/09/1943 Service No: 605496 Casualty Type: Commonwealth War Dead Grave/Memorial Reference: Panel 141. Memorial: RUNNYMEDE MEMORIAL. Source: CWGC. Additional info Courtesy: CXX, WW2Chat.com:- 158 Sqn Halifax II HR715 NP-E, Op. Bochum. Took off 1812hrs Lissett. Shot down by the 3rd battery Marineflakabteilung 815 on Vlieland-West and observed to turn SW before crashing 2115hrs some 17 to 18 km from the battery, falling vertically and on fire into the sea. Source: BCL, Vol.4 WR Chorley
September 1st, 2009 at 2:39 pm