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Casualties - July - December 1968


[August | September | October | November | December]

1 Jul

MOTTLEY, PETER  (F0550495) age: 49

Flt Sgt

He was serving at RAF Laarbruch at the time of his death, the circumstances of which have not yet been ascertained.  He is buried in Rheindahlen Cemetery

1 Jul

McCORMICK, VINCENT PAUL  (H1949400) age: 20

Jnr Tech

He was serving at RAF Valley at the time of his death, the circumstances of which have yet to be ascertained, however his death was registered in Anglesey.  He is buried in Wellington Cemetery, Donington

2 Jul

TREE, ARTHUR JOHN  (U1920061) age: 37

Flt Sgt

He was serving at RAF Henlow at the time of his death, the circumstances of which have yet to be ascertained, however his death was registered in Bedford.  He is buried in St Mary's Churchyard, Henlow

5 Jul

MASON, THOMAS PATRICK  (D4277335) age: 21

SAC

He was serving at RAF Odiham and died in the Royal Hampshire Hospital from injuries sustained when his car crashed at Oakley near Basingstoke.  Details of his burial have not been ascertained.

5 Jul

JACKSON-LOCKYER, BERTRAM ARTHUR  (E0518970) age: 54

WO

He was serving at RAF Thorney Island at the time of his death, the circumstances of which have yet to be ascertained, however his death was registered in Gosport.  He is buried in St Nicholas's Churchyard, West Thorney

13 Jul

ANDREWS, REGINALD FREDERICK ALLEN  (J0543875) age: 49

WO

He was serving at RAF Bruggen and died, cause unknown, in Koblenz, Germany.  He was cremated at W. Weber Crematorium.

16 Jul

BELL, JAMES  (F0613242) age: 47

Chf Tech

He was serving at RAF Bruggen at the time of his death, the circumstances of which have not yet been ascertained.  Details of his burial have not been ascertained

19 Jul

WELSH, WILLIAM CHARLES  (P4279944) age: 20

LAC

He was serving at RAF Wattisham at the time of his death, the circumstances of which have yet to be ascertained, however his death was registered in Gipping.  He is buried in St Catherine's Churchyard, Ringshall, Stowmarket

21 Jul

BESSANT, BRIAN EDGAR  (V1939072) age: 24

SAC

He was serving at RAF Gutersloh at the time of his death, the circumstances of which have not yet been ascertained.  He was cremated at The Downs Crematorium, Brighton

26 Jul

RUDDICK, BRUCE BEVAN  (G0577207) age: 45

WO

He was serving at ? but probably died in the RAF Hospital at Uxbridge as his death was registered in Hillingdon.  Details of his burial have not been ascertained

26 Jul

STOCKHAM, STANLEY ERIC  (F1929180) age: 31

Cpl

He was serving at RAF Tengah at the time of his death, the circumstances of which have not yet been ascertained.  He was cremated at Mount Vernon Crematorium, Singapore

27 Jul

MORRELL, PETER GRANT  (J0583899) age: 37

Chf Tech

He was serving at RAF Uxbridge at the time of his death, the circumstances of which have yet to be ascertained, however his death was registered in Hillingdon.  Details of his burial have not been ascertained

28 Jul

PRICE, DONALD JOHN  (F2392454) age: 38

Sgt

He was serving at RAF Benson when he collapsed and died at home, his death being registered in Oakham.  He is buried in Hillingdon Cemetery.

28 Jul

WALSH, JAMES JOSEPH BEM  (G1900354) age: 45

Sgt

He was serving at RAF Wildenrath and died, cause unknown in the RAF Hospital, Wegberg.  He is buried in Rheindahlen Cemetery.

29 Jul

DARLING, RAYMOND  (S1937517) age: 25

Jnr Tech

He was serving at RAF Kinloss and was killed when he was hit by car as he was walking back to the station on the Kinloss-Forres road.  He is buried in Kinloss Abbey Burial Ground.

30 Jul

GIBSON, WILLIAM CARR  (Y0546830) age: 48

Chf Tech

He was serving at RAF Cottesmore at the time of his death, the circumstances of which have yet to be ascertained, however his death was registered in North Kesteven.  He is buried in St Nicholas's Churchyard, Cottesmore

2 Aug

NICHOL, JAMES ROBERT  (F4249391) age: 35

SAC

He was serving at RAF Henlow and was killed when the car in which he was a passenger overturned into a ditch on Debden Road, Saffron Walden .  He is buried in St Mary's Churchyard, Henlow.

6 Aug

THOMSON, WILLIAM GLEN  (203440) age: 49

Gp Capt

He was commanding the RAF Hospital, Cosford and was found dead in the dressing-room of his home in Albrighton.  He was cremated at Bushbury Crematorium, Wolverhampton.

7 Aug

ROBERTSHAW, FRANK ALAN  (141375) age: 46

Wg Cdr

He was serving at RAF Upavon at the time of his death, the circumstances of which have yet to be ascertained, however his death was registered in Midhurst.  He was cremated at Salisbury Crematorium

8 Aug

PARKER, FRANK NORMAN  (P4057402) age: 42

Cpl

He was serving at RAF Rheindahlen at the time of his death, the circumstances of which have not yet been ascertained.  He is buried in Rheindahlen Cemetery

10 Aug

PEARSON, GERALD  (H1425389) age: 48

Sgt

He was serving at RAF Rheindahlen at the time of his death, the circumstances of which have not yet been ascertained.  He is buried in St Mary's Churchyard, Buxted

11 Aug

BLACKBURN, JEAN  (T2997312) age: 43

LACW

She was killed or died whilst serving at RAF Patrington and her death was registered in Holderness.  Details of her burial have not been ascertained

14 Aug

DAWSON, PETER EDWARD  (N1920021) age: 37

Chf Tech

He was killed whilst flying in Slingsby T51 Dart 17R, RAFGSA349 of the RAF Gliding & Soaring Association, which crashed on take off from RAF Colerne.  He is buried in St John the Baptist Churchyard, Colerne.

16 Aug

LENNOX, JOSEPH MALCOLM  (137443) age: 45

A/Wg Cdr

He was on the strength of RAF Uxbridge and was serving at HQ SEATO when he died, cause unknown.  He is buried in Christ's Church, Bangkok.

17 Aug

ELLIS, CHRISTOPHER JOHN  (Q1946085) age: 22

SAC

He was serving at RAF Stradishall but probably died in the RAF Hospital at Uxbridge as his death was registered in Hillingdon.  Details of his burial have not been ascertained

19 Aug

COWIE, STUART  (4232354) age: 24

Fg Off

He was killed whilst flying in Canberra B(I) Mk 8, WT325 of No 213 Sqn, which collided with Victor, XH646 of No 214 Sqn over Kelling Heath in Norfolk as it climbed up from the Wainfleet ranges in poor weather.  He is buried in St Andrews Churchyard, Cranwell

19 Aug

SLABBER, JOHAN  (5200207) age: 25

Flt Lt

He was killed whilst flying in Canberra B(I) Mk 8, WT325 of No 213 Sqn, which collided with Victor, XH646 of No 214 Sqn over Kelling Heath in Norfolk as it climbed up from the Wainfleet ranges in poor weather.  He is buried in Cape Town (Plumstead) Cemetery

19 Aug

WOOLNOUGH, JOHN HENRY  (4232704) age: 25

Fg Off

He was killed whilst flying in Canberra B(I) Mk 8, WT325 of No 213 Sqn, which collided with Victor, XH646 of No 214 Sqn over Kelling Heath in Norfolk as it climbed up from the Wainfleet ranges in poor weather.  He is buried in St Mary's Churchyard, Henlow

19 Aug

DOYLE, MICHAEL THOMAS  (504369) age: 39

Sqn Ldr

He was killed whilst flying in Victor K Mk 1A, XH646 of No 214 Sqn, which collided with Canberra, WT325 of No 213 Sqn over Kelling Heath in Norfolk in poor weather.  He was cremated at St Faith's Crematorium, Horsham St Faith

19 Aug

GALLIENNE, WILLIAM ANTHONY  (3132036) age: 36

Flt Lt

He was killed whilst flying in Victor K Mk 1A, XH646 of No 214 Sqn, which collided with Canberra, WT325 of No 213 Sqn over Kelling Heath in Norfolk in poor weather.  He is buried in Marham Cemetery

19 Aug

MORTON, ROGER STANLEY  (4232298) age: 26

Fg Off

He was killed whilst flying in Victor K Mk 1A, XH646 of No 214 Sqn, which collided with Canberra, WT325 of No 213 Sqn over Kelling Heath in Norfolk in poor weather.  He was cremated at St Faith's Crematorium, Horsham St Faith

19 Aug

PEACOCK, KENNETH JOHN  (5061994) age: 31

Flt Lt

He was killed whilst flying in Victor K Mk 1A, XH646 of No 214 Sqn, which collided with Canberra, WT325 of No 213 Sqn over Kelling Heath in Norfolk in poor weather.  He was cremated at St Faith's Crematorium, Horsham St Faith

20 Aug

BUXCEY, JOHN  (B0622213) age: 47

Sgt

He was serving at RAF Chivenor at the time of his death, the circumstances of which have yet to be ascertained, however his death was registered in Barnstaple.  Details of his burial have not been ascertained

21 Aug

TYLER, PETER HENRY  (D3008850) age: 43

Sgt

He was serving at RAF Digby and died in the King Edward VII Hospital, Midhurst, cause unknown.  He was cremated at Mortlake Crematorium.

24 Aug

DOWNHAM, BERTRAM GEORGE  (M0520240) age: 53

Flt Sgt

He was serving at RAF Cottesmore but probably died in the RAF Hospital at Uxbridge as his death was registered in Hillingdon.  Details of his burial have not been ascertained

26 Aug

ALLEN, SIDNEY  (X0629348) age: 47

A/Flt Sgt

He was serving at RAF Wattisham at the time of his death, the circumstances of which have yet to be ascertained, however his death was registered in Ely.  He is buried in St Catherine's Churchyard, Ringshall, Stowmarket

27 Aug

FIELD, MICHAEL JOHN ELPHICK  (M0682749) age: 27

Jnr Tech

He was serving at RAF Finningley at the time of his death, the circumstances of which have yet to be ascertained, however his death was registered in Sheffield.  Details of his burial have not been ascertained

31 Aug

BEER, ALBERT RICHARD  (X0590326) age: 54

WO

He was on the strength of RAF Innsworth, but probably died whilst non-effective and his death is registered in Plymouth.  Details of his burial have not been ascertained

31 Aug

OSBORNE, MICHAEL JOSEPH  (S8070540) age: 17

AC

He was serving at RAF Swinderby at the time of his death, the circumstances of which have yet to be ascertained, however his death was registered in Caernarvon.  Details of his burial have not been ascertained

10 Sep

JORDAN, JOHN FRANCIS  (Y1910282) age: 45

Sgt

He was serving at RAF Hendon at the time of his death, the circumstances of which have yet to be ascertained, however his death was registered in Midhurst.  He is buried in Hendon Cemetery

10 Sep

FRANKLIN, GORDON RICHARD  (K3503493) age: 38

Chf Tech

He was serving at RAF Wittering at the time of his death, the circumstances of which have yet to be ascertained.  Details of his burial have not been ascertained.

12 Sep

THOMPSON, PETER FRANCIS  (608554) age: 24

Fg Off

He was killed whilst flying in Lightning F Mk 6, XS896 of No 74 Sqn, which crashed near RAF Tengah following an engine fire.  He managed to eject after the aircraft entered a flat spin but he was too low for the parachute to deploy fully.  He was cremated at Mount Vernon Crematorium, Singapore

13 Sep

DOWNIE, JOHN FLAXMORE  (M0524012) age: 52

WO

He was serving at RAF Cosford but probably died in the RAF Hospital at Uxbridge as his death was registered in Hillingdon.  He is buried in St Cuthbert's Churchyard, Donington

27 Sep

HURST, PATRICK ALAN  (R1960308) age: 19

Jnr Tech

He was either serving at RAF Lyneham and was killed when the coach on which he was travelling crashed at Purton, Wiltshire.  He is buried in St Michael & All Angels Churchyard, Lyneham.

28 Sep

SAUNDERS, ARTHUR ANTHONY ROY  (U3206002) age: 42

Sgt

He was on the strength of RAF Innsworth, but probably died whilst non-effective and his death is registered in Hillingdon.  Details of his burial have not been ascertained

29 Sep

SPENCE, DAVID GOURLAY  (S4026167) age: 39

Chf Tech

He was serving at RAF Seletar at the time of his death, the circumstances of which have not yet been ascertained.  He is buried in Ulu Pandan Military Cemetery, Singapore

7 Oct

DENNIS, ROBERT NORMAN  (501065) age: 51

Sqn Ldr

He was serving at RAF Mount Batten but probably died in the RAF Hospital at Uxbridge as his death was registered in Hillingdon.  He was cremated at Breakspear Crematorium, Ruislip

16 Oct

ASPINALL, BRYCE  (S4265041) age: 25

SAC

He was serving at RAF Barton Hall, Preston at the time of his death, the circumstances of which have yet to be ascertained, however his death was registered in Preston.  He was cremated at Wigan Crematorium

18 Oct

WAUGH, WINSTON SHERLOCK  (608561) age: 24

Fg Off

He was serving as an Accountant Officer at RAF Benson and was killed along with his wife when their MG Midget collided with a Vauxhall Cresta on the Nettlebed to Watlington road.  He is buried in Roselawn Cemetery, Belfast.

21 Oct

HOWARD, RAYMOND JOHN  (M4265549) age: 24

SAC

He was probably on the non-effective establishment of RAF Uxbridge and died in the RAF Hospital at Halton as his death was registered in Aylesbury.  He is buried in St Michael & All Angels Churchyard, Halton

22 Oct

McINTOSH, IAN  (A4027276) age: 38

A/WO

He was serving at RAF Cosford at the time of his death, the circumstances of which have yet to be ascertained, however his death was registered in Oxford.  Details of his burial have not been ascertained

22 Oct

WYMER, JOHN CARTER  (T1215783) age: 46

Cpl

He was on the strength of RAF Innsworth, but probably died whilst non-effective in Driffield.  He is buried in Driffield Cemetery.

28 Oct

YEMM, GORDON JOHN  (Y4000520) age: 48

Flt Sgt

He was on the strength of RAF Innsworth, but probably died whilst non-effective and his death is registered in Hillingdon.  Details of his burial have not been ascertained

30 Oct

DARLEY, FRED  (V1032145) age: 46

A/Sgt

He was serving at RAF Mount Batten at the time of his death, the circumstances of which have yet to be ascertained, however his death was registered in Bath.  He is buried in Hooe Parish Church, Plymstock

1 Nov

TRENCH, DAVID  (2573520) age: 38

Flt Lt

He was serving at RAF Colerne at the time of his death, the circumstances of which have yet to be ascertained, however his death was registered in Bath.  He is buried in St John the Baptist Churchyard, Colerne

7 Nov

TRAFFORD, WILLIAM EDWIN  (C4278375) age: 22

SAC

He was serving at RAF Gutersloh at the time of his death, the circumstances of which have not yet been ascertained.  He is buried in London Road Cemetery, Coventry

7 Nov

STONER, EDWIN THOMPSON  (529150) age: 54

Flt Lt

He was on the strength of RAF Innsworth, but probably died whilst non-effective and his death is registered in Peterborough.  He was cremated at Hull Crematorium

7 Nov

WARRIS, DONALD  (F4012945) age: 43

Sgt

He was serving at RAF Topcliffe at the time of his death, the circumstances of which have yet to be ascertained, however his death was registered in Oxford.  He is buried in St Columba Churchyard, Topcliffe

8 Nov

CONDON, MICHAEL ANTHONY  (M4238296) age: 34

SAC

He was serving at RAF Biggin Hill but probably died in the RAF Hospital at Uxbridge as his death was registered in Hillingdon.  He is buried in Biggin Hill Cemetery

10 Nov

HILL, DAVID RAYMOND  (Y4267075) age: 24

SAC

He was serving at RAF Gibraltar at the time of his death, the circumstances of which have not yet been ascertained.  He is buried in North Front Cemetery, Gibraltar

10 Nov

VARLEY, KENNETH  (P4287716) age: 20

SAC

He was serving at RAF St Athan at the time of his death, the circumstances of which have yet to be ascertained, however his death was registered in Bridgend.  He is buried in Doncaster Cemetery

10 Nov

TRAYNOR, JAMES  (S4080697) age: 35

Sgt

He was serving in the Germany at the time of his death, the circumstances of which have yet to be ascertained.  He is buried in New Kilpatrick Cemetery, Bearsden, Glasgow.

12 Nov

CRUTHERS, MAURICE JAMES  (59800) age: 46

Flt Lt

He was serving at RAF Catterick at the time of his death, the circumstances of which have yet to be ascertained, however his death was registered in York.  He was cremated at York Crematorium

15 Nov

ROLINSON, MARTIN ERIC  (A1938660) age: 25

SAC

He was serving at RAF Akrotiri and was killed when he walked in a propeller on Britannia C Mk 1, XL660 of No 511 Sqn.  He is buried in Harpenden UDC Cemetery

16 Nov

JOYCE, MICHAEL RONALD  (J1934896) age: 27

Cpl

He was serving at RAF Wildenrath at the time of his death, the circumstances of which have not yet been ascertained.  He is buried in Rheindahlen Cemetery

18 Nov

CRONIN, PATRICK JOHN  (T3156214) age: 29

Cpl

He was serving at RAF Uxbridge at the time of his death, the circumstances of which have yet to be ascertained, however his death was registered in Hillingdon.  He is buried in Hillingdon Cemetery

22 Nov

STEWART, ROBERT  (T4241572) age: 46

SAC

He was serving at RAF Mount Batten at the time of his death, the circumstances of which have yet to be ascertained, however his death was registered in Plymouth.  He is buried in Hooe Parish Church, Plymstock

23 Nov

BROOKS, HUGH CLIFFORD  (A4289457) age: 24

SAC

He was serving at RAF Seletar at the time of his death, the circumstances of which have not yet been ascertained.  He was cremated at Mount Vernon Crematorium, Singapore

24 Nov

SINCLAIR, ALAN  (U4284757) age: 19

LAC

He was serving at RAF Rheindahlen at the time of his death, the circumstances of which have not yet been ascertained.  Details of his burial have not been ascertained

27 Nov

JACKSON, MAURICE ALFRED  (J2429995) age: 37

Chf Tech

He was either serving at RAF Wroughton or died in the RAF Hospital at Wroughton as his death was registered in Swindon.  He is buried in St John's & St Helen's Churchyard, Wroughton

28 Nov

THORBURN, WILLIAM BURNE  (60037) age: 57

A/Cdre

He was the OC of the Princess Alexandra's Royal Air Force Hospital, Wroughton and died in there after a short illness.  He was cremated at Kingsdown Crematorium.

29 Nov

MORRIS, KENNETH  (U0966052) age: 49

Chf Tech

He was serving at RAF Honington at the time of his death, the circumstances of which have yet to be ascertained, however his death was registered in Downham.  He is buried in All Saints Churchyard, Honington

1 Dec

BRADY, MICHAEL NORBERT  (G4008865) age: 45

Sgt

He was serving at RAF Northwood but probably died in the RAF Hospital at Uxbridge as his death was registered in Hillingdon.  He is buried in RAF Northwood

6 Dec

TALBOT, ALEXANDER  (Q1905317) age: 43

SAC

He was serving at RAF Abingdon at the time of his death, the circumstances of which have yet to be ascertained, however his death was registered in Abingdon.  Details of his burial have not been ascertained

6 Dec

UNDERHILL, JOHN ADRIAN CHARLES  (C8073368) age: 17

AC

He was serving at RAF Swinderby at the time of his death, the circumstances of which have yet to be ascertained, however his death was registered in North Kesteven.  He was cremated at Rose Hill Crematorium, Doncaster

9 Dec

BRAND, WILLIAM  (U3503286) age: 39

Sgt

He was serving at RAF Bovingdon at the time of his death, the circumstances of which have yet to be ascertained, however his death was registered in Hemel Hempstead.  He was cremated at West Hertfordshire Crematorium

11 Dec

SOTHCOTT, FRANCIS DAVID  (Q1943016) age: 24

SAC

He was serving at RAF Changi at the time of his death, the circumstances of which have not yet been ascertained.  He was cremated at Mount Vernon Crematorium, Singapore

13 Dec

COBLEY, FRANCIS WILLIAM CECIL  (G1042776) age: 46

Sgt

He was serving at RAF Stanmore Park but probably died in the RAF Hospital at Uxbridge as his death was registered in Hillingdon.  Details of his burial have not been ascertained

20 Dec

CRAWFORD, ALLAN MACKENZIE  (R8069307) age: 22

LAC

He was serving at RAF Finningley at the time of his death, the circumstances of which have yet to be ascertained, however his death was registered in Sheffield.  Details of his burial have not been ascertained

23 Dec

BROWN, DOUGLAS MACKINNON  (165771) age: 44

Sqn Ldr

He was serving at RAF Uxbridge at the time of his death, the circumstances of which have yet to be ascertained, however his death was registered in Winchester.  He was cremated at The Park Crematorium, Aldershot

23 Dec

HEWITT, MILTON FREDERICK WILLIAM  (V0531312) age: 53

WO

He was serving in the UK at the time of his death, the circumstances of which have yet to be ascertained, however his death was registered in Ely.  He was cremated at Gorleston Crematorium

28 Dec

PARKES, PHILIP RODNEY  (N4277719) age: 23

SAC

He was serving at RAF Abingdon at the time of his death, the circumstances of which have yet to be ascertained, however his death was registered in Weston super Mare.  He was cremated at Arno's Vale Crematorium, Bristol

29 Dec

TRISTRAM, WALTER ALBERT  (K1628182) age: 44

Sgt

He was serving at RAF Hullavington at the time of his death, the circumstances of which have yet to be ascertained, however his death was registered in Warrington.  He is buried in Anfield Cemetery

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