Age: 21
Regiment/Service: Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve, 115 Sqdn.
Son of William and Rose Emily Wakeman, of Netherton, Dudley, Worcestershire.
From the book:- They Shall Grow Not Old
Sergeant (Wireless Operator (Air) Edward Vivian Wakeman. Killed in Action Jul.19/44 age 20. #115 Squadron (Despite The Elements), Witchford, England. Lancaster aircraft LL 943 did not return from operations against Aulnoe, France., Sergeant (Wireless Operator (Air))Edward Vivian Wakeman (RAF), Flying Officer Robert Everard Pellew (RAF) 24375658, Pilot Officer Eric Ronald Tibbits (RAF) 24375815, Pilot Officer Fraser Clarke Hollenback (RCAF) 24375404, Sergeant (Air Gunner) Frederick Allen (RAF) 24375004, Sergeant ( Flt. Engr. ) Albert Edward Morton (RAF) 24375601, Sergeant (Air Gunner)Henry John William Simmonds (RAF) 14635217 all perished in this incident.
Age: 21
Regiment/Service: Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve, 115 Sqdn.
Son of William and Rose Emily Wakeman, of Netherton, Dudley, Worcestershire.
From the book:- They Shall Grow Not Old
Sergeant (Wireless Operator (Air) Edward Vivian Wakeman. Killed in Action Jul.19/44 age 20. #115 Squadron (Despite The Elements), Witchford, England. Lancaster aircraft LL 943 did not return from operations against Aulnoe, France., Sergeant (Wireless Operator (Air))Edward Vivian Wakeman (RAF), Flying Officer Robert Everard Pellew (RAF) 24375658, Pilot Officer Eric Ronald Tibbits (RAF) 24375815, Pilot Officer Fraser Clarke Hollenback (RCAF) 24375404, Sergeant (Air Gunner) Frederick Allen (RAF) 24375004, Sergeant ( Flt. Engr. ) Albert Edward Morton (RAF) 24375601, Sergeant (Air Gunner)Henry John William Simmonds (RAF) 14635217 all perished in this incident.
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