Hill, Howard Stephenson
Personal Information
Rank | S/L |
Forename(s) | Howard Stephenson |
Surname | Hill |
Gender | M |
Age | 22 |
Decorations | DFC |
Date of Death | 18-04-1943 |
Next of Kin | Son of Rowland and Annie Brook Hill, of Montreal, Province of Quebec, Canada. His Brother, Raymond Hepton Hill, Also Died On Service. |
Aircraft Information
Aircraft | Handley Page Halifax II |
Serial Number | R9448 |
Markings | -L |
Memorial Information
Burial/Memorial Country | United Kingdom |
Burial/Memorial Place | Dishforth Cemetery |
Grave Reference | Grave 70. |
Epitaph | THE NIGHTINGALE STILL SADLY, SWEETLY SINGS FIT MUSIC FOR YOUR LAST MOST GLORIOUS FLIGHT |
IBCC Memorial Information
Phase | 2 |
Panel Number | 182 |
Enlistment Information
Service Number | J/15522 |
Service | Royal Canadian Air Force |
Group | 6 |
Squadron | 1659 HCU |
Trade | Pilot |
Country of Origin | Canada |
Commonwealth War Graves Commission
Fellow Servicemen
Last Operation Information
Start Date | 18-04-1943 |
End Date | 18-04-1943 |
Takeoff Station | Topcliffe |
Day/Night Raid | Day |
Operation | Training- two engine flying practice |
Reason for Loss | Spun out of control and crashed onto Crockley Hill |