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29th April 1943On this day:
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Remembering those who died this day.
- Barton Ronald James. Sgt. (d.29th April 1943)
- Hailey Kenneth Sidney. PO (d.29th April 1943)
- MacIntyre Gordon Leslie. F/Lt. (d.29th April 1943)
- Sindrey Arthur George Percival. Sgt. (d.29th April 1943)
- Surtees Andrew George. Sgt. (d.29th April 1943)
- Verner John Wingfield. Lt. (d.29th Apr 1943)
- Wensley H.. Sgt. (d.29th April 1943)
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Want to know more about the 29th of April 1943? There are:16 items tagged 29th of April 1943 available in our Library
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Stories from 29th April 1943
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Sgt. H. Wensley. Royal Air Force, 12 Sqdn.. (d.29th April 1943) Sgt. H. Wensley was killed in action mine-laying the river Elbe.Dennis Over
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Sgt. Ronald James Barton. Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve, 218 (Gold Coast) Squadron. (d.29th April 1943) Ronald Barton was the Son of Robert James Barton and Sarah Isabella Barton, of Bethnal Green, London; husband of Maisie Rose Barton, of Bethnal Green.
He was 22 when he died and is buried in the Aadum Cemetery in Denmark, Coll. grave A. 27.
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PO Kenneth Sidney Hailey. Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve, 218 (Gold Coast) Squadron. (d.29th April 1943) Pilot Officer Hailey was the Son of Sidney Laurence and Violet Hailey, of Southgate, Middlesex.
He was 21 when he died and is buried in the Aadum Cemetery in Denmark, Coll. grave A. 27.
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Sgt. Arthur George Percival Sindrey. Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve, 218 (Gold Coast) Squadron. (d.29th April 1943) Arthur Sindrey was the Son of William Percival and Fanny Elizabeth Sindrey, of Cheltenham, Gloucestershire.
He was 21 when he died and is buried in the Aadum Cemetery in Denmark, Coll. grave A. 27.
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Sgt. Andrew George Surtees. Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve, 218 (Gold Coast) Squadron. (d.29th April 1943) Andrew Surtees was the Son of Ernest Dickinson Surtees and Annie Alice Surtees, of Morpeth, Northumberland.
He was 21 when he died and is buried in the Aadum Cemetery in Denmark, Coll. grave A. 27.
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Lt. John Wingfield Verner. British Army, 8th Btn Rifle Brigade. (d.29th Apr 1943) Lt John Verner was the son of Capt. Sir Edward Wingfield Verner, who served with the 5th Btn., and Lady Verner of Farnham, Surrey.Alex Irving
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F/Lt. Gordon Leslie MacIntyre. DFC. Royal Air Force, 221 Squadron. (d.29th April 1943) F/Lt. Gordon Leslie MacIntyre (was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross while serving with No.221 Squadron, as per London Gazette dated 18th of September 1942.
He was born in Arnprior, Ontario, 1915, educated there and served in Canadian militia. He was appointed Acting Pilot Officer on Probation with the RAF on the 18th of September 1939 and confirmed as Flying Officer on 20th of April 1941, confirmed as Flight Lieutenant, 20th of April 1942. He completed two tours with Bomber and Coastal Command and was killed in action on 29th of April 1943. AFRO 925/43 dated 21st of May 1943 reporting his death, identified him as a Canadian in the RAF.
His DFC citation reads: For gallantry and devotion to duty in the execution of air operations.
This officer is a captain of outstanding courage and ability. Although engaged on operations almost continuously since the war began he has never shown signs of tiredness or wanting enthusiasm. He has completed many hours of operational flying involving patrols over various areas. This officer has always displayed exceptional skill and determination.
Public Record Office Air 2/9596 has a letter dated 6th of August 1942 from Group Captain W.J.M. Akerman, Headquarters, Royal Air Force, Middle East, to Air Ministry, recommending a non-immediate award of the Distinguished Flying Cross:
This officer is a captain of aircraft of outstanding courage and ability. He has been operating continuously since the war began and has never shown signs of tiredness or waning enthusiasm, being eager to undertake any job and has never left it until successfully completed. He has completed many hours operational flying involving patrols over the North Sea, the Atlantic during the Battle of the Atlantic from England, Northern Ireland and Iceland. On two occasions he has succeeded in locating and attacking enemy submarines, the second occasion being almost certainly successful. Throughout this officer has displayed exceptional skill and determination which has earned for him the confidence and admiration of the squadron.
Thomas J. Moore
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