Thomas William Hill, D.F.M.

Rank:Flt Sgt (Nav)Number:1040830
Ship/Rgn/Sqn No:166 Sqn RAFVR
Died:08/06/1944Age:33
How Died:Killed in Action
Country of burial:FranceGrave Photo:No
Cemetery or Memorial:Clichy Northern Cemetery
Town Memorial:Not Listed
Extra Information:

Took off from RAF Kirmington at 23.59 hrs for a bombing raid on Versailles,
France.  Flying with 166 Sqn in  a Lancaster Mk.I they were shot down by a
German night-fighter and crashed near St.-Cyr-l'Ecole (yvelines).   The
entire crew of seven who were all killed, were posthumously awarded a DFM. 
 Although not unique, it is most unusual to find an entire crew so
honoured.
Memorials found on:
St. Michael's (Flixton)
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