Kelly, Benjamin
Personal Information
Rank | Sgt |
Forename(s) | Benjamin |
Surname | Kelly |
Gender | M |
Age | 19 |
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Date of Death | 20-11-1944 |
Next of Kin | Son of James and Margaret Kelly, of Gateshead, Co. Durham. |
Aircraft Information
Aircraft | Vickers Wellington X |
Serial Number | LN428 |
Markings |
Memorial Information
Burial/Memorial Country | United Kingdom |
Burial/Memorial Place | Chester (Blacon) Cemetery |
Grave Reference | Spec. Mem. Sec. A. Grave 271. |
Epitaph | A TRAGIC WAY HE HAD TO DIE WE'LL ALWAYS REMEMBER AND WONDER WHY R.I.P. |
IBCC Memorial Information
Phase | 1 |
Panel Number | 58 |
Enlistment Information
Service Number | 1594719 |
Service | Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve |
Group | 92 |
Squadron | 14 OTU |
Trade | WOp/AG |
Country of Origin | United Kingdom |
Commonwealth War Graves Commission
Fellow Servicemen
Last Operation Information
Start Date | 20-11-1944 |
End Date | 21-11-1944 |
Takeoff Station | Market Harborough |
Day/Night Raid | Night (25% moon) |
Operation | Training |
Reason for Loss | Crashed near Oakengates Salop |