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John Butterworth

Rank:SergeantNumber:1673376
Ship/Rgn/Sqn No:207 Sqn RAFVR
Name of Rgt or Ship:Royal Air Force V.R.
Died:08/07/1944Age:22
How Died:Killed in Action
Country of burial:U.K.Grave Photo:Yes
Cemetery or Memorial:Manchester (Southern) Cemetery
Town Memorial:Not Listed
Extra Information:
Joined the Metro-Vicker's Company as a Machine Operator in January 1938.   
Joined the RAFVR in February 1943 and later promoted to the rank of
Sergeant.    KinA whilst on air operations in July 1944.

M.I. "The beloved husband of M.A. Butterworth, son of J. & H. Butterworth -
R.I.P."

Porcelain Urn states - "A Hero" - our son & brother.

207 Sqn lost five aircraft that night (3 - Lancaster Mk1's and 2 -
Lancaster MkIII's), but Sgt Butterworth is not mentioned as being on one of
these Bomber Command losses.
Memorials found on:
Metro-Vickers (Trafford Park)
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