Tungelroij RC Churchyard

Historical Information (Source: CWGC)

In the centre of the village, the churchyard surrounds the church, and near the south-west corner of the church are the graves of 4 airmen: 2 of the R.A.F., 1 of the R.C.A.F. and 1 of the R.A.A.F.

 

Served with

  • Australian (1)
  • Canadian (1)
  • United Kingdom (2)

Served in

  • Air Force (4)

Lancaster II DS834

Took off 1728hrs 29 Dec 1943 from RAF Witchford. Shot down by a night-fighter.

 

FLIGHT SERGEANT KEITH SELWYN BELL - 414457

Royal Australian Air Force

Died 29 December 1943 Age 23

Inscription: HIS DUTY NOBLY DONE

 

SERGEANT GRAHAM JOHNSON - 1818684

115 Sqdn. Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve

Died 29 December 1943 Age 19

Inscription: IN GOD'S KEEPING

 

SERGEANT LAURENCE HAVARD JONES - 1576162

115 Sqdn. Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve

Died 29 December 1943 Age 21

Inscription: "PEACE, PERFECT PEACE" AT REST

 

FLIGHT SERGEANT ARTHUR MORLEY WILKINSON - R/182329

115 (R.A.F.) Sqdn Royal Canadian Air Force

Died 29 December 1943 Age 23

Inscription: HE DIED THE HELPLESS TO DEFEND A FAITHFUL AIRMAN'S NOBLE END