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Sgt. John Porrelli

Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve 514 Sqdn.

from:Bradford

(d.16th June 1944)

My father, John Porrelli and crew were lost after a raid on Valenciennes on 16th June 1944. Six of the crew are buried at Croisilles British War Cemetery (one member survived and evaded capture). I have a photo of the funeral cortege. It was taken by the brave French resistance I believe. If anyone has an interest or further information about the crew please email me.

His Lancaster was DS816 JI-O. The full crew were:

  • F/Sgt C.F. Prowles, KIA
  • Sgt. H.A. Osborn, KIA
  • F/Sgt R.B. Spencer, KIA
  • Sgt. R. Surtees, KIA
  • Sgt. J. Porrelli, KIA
  • Sgt. A.A.Holmes, KIA
  • F/O A.H.Morrison, evaded capture



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