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John (Jack) Roberts | |||
Rank: | Warrant Officer (Pilot) | Number: | 1127188 |
Ship/Rgn/Sqn No: | 107 Sqn RAFVR | ||
Name of Rgt or Ship: | Royal Air Force V.R. | ||
Died: | 08/08/1943 | Age: | 21 |
How Died: | Killed in Action | ||
Country of burial: | France | Grave Photo: | Yes |
Cemetery or Memorial: | Bretteville-sur-Laize Canadian Cemetery | ||
Town Memorial: | Not Listed | ||
Extra Information: | |||
Killed on raid over Rennes. Joined the Metro-Vicker's Company as a Fitter Assembler in February 1940. Joined the RAFVR in November 1940 and later promoted to the rank of Warrant Officer. KinA whilst on air operations in August 1943. French M.I. - "My dear husband "Jack" lovingly remembered by your wife "Freddie" and son Melvyn". |
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Metro-Vickers (Trafford Park) | |||
Stretford Grammar School | |||