Robert (Bob) Noel Braithwaite

Rank:SergeantNumber:1379657
Ship/Rgn/Sqn No:Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve
Died:22/12/1942Age:22
Country of burial:U.K.Grave Photo:Yes
Cemetery or Memorial:Addlestone Burial Ground
Town Memorial:Not Listed
Extra Information:
Born 22/12/1920.  Attended St. George's School, Altrincham.   His parents
were Caretakers at Bowdon Schools before moving down to Chertsey, Surrey.  
His grand-parents were still living at 25 Grosvenor Rd, Altrincham.   His
grandfather was a member of the Old 3rd Cheshire Military Band.

Joined the RAFVR in the summer of 1939.  A Wireless Operator/Air Gunner, he
was killed on his 22nd birthday.

His younger brother, Cecil was a sergeant pilot serving in India.

Also mentioned in the BM&D (Roll of Honour) section of the 24/12/1943
edition of the local newspaper which states that his parents lived at
Allostock, Cheshire (not Chertsey???      His grand parents lived at 25
Grosvenor Rd, Altrincham.

M.I. - "Beloved by all".
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