Information about George Bruce, 115 Squadron

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  1. GDBruce

    GDBruce Junior Member

    I am trying to find any additional information about my Uncle - George Robert Bruce.

    According to CWGC he was a Pilot in 115 Squadron and died on 24/11/1941, but otherwise we know very little about his War Service. His brother, (my Father, who was only 4 when George died) knows he flew a Wellington, predominantly with a crew of Canadians, but apart from that we have very little other information. We believe the day he died he was on a training flight, although the details are sketchy. We aren't sure where he was based, although its thought to be somewhere in East Anglia.

    Any further information that helps me find out more about Uncle George would be greatly appreciated.

    Regards

    Gareth Bruce
     
  2. stevew

    stevew Senior Member

    George,

    Welcome to the Forum. I have an interest in 115 Squadron, my missus's uncle flew with them and was killed in 1944.

    Anyway, the NOK can apply for your uncle's service record. Maybe a good starting place

    Steve
     
  3. Owen

    Owen -- --- -.. MOD

    Gareth,
    Welcome to the forum.
    I'm sure as soon as Peter Clare recovers from New Year's Eve he'll provide an answer.
     
  4. GDBruce

    GDBruce Junior Member

    Anyway, the NOK can apply for your uncle's service record. Maybe a good starting place

    Steve

    Sorry, Whats the NOK?
     
  5. stevew

    stevew Senior Member

    Sorry, Whats the NOK?

    Next of Kin.

    You can apply for RAF service records from the RAF.

    Service records - RAF
     
  6. Peter Clare

    Peter Clare Very Senior Member

    Hi Gareth,

    NOK = Next Of Kin.

    24 November 1941.

    115 Squadron
    Wellington IC Z8863 KO-G
    Op: Training.

    Crew.
    Sgt. G R. Bruce +
    Sgt. P M. Taylor +
    Sgt. H N. O'Shea +
    Sgt. P G. Crosbie +
    Sgt. W M. Evans +
    Sgt. E A. Lawrence +
    Sgt. J. Dix +
    Cpl. J C. Fox +
    AC2. G S. Wakefield +

    Crashed 2 miles NW of March, Cambridgeshire, following a low-flying accident during which the Wellington collided with a line of railway trucks on the March to Spalding line. In addition to the normal crew, three members of the ground staff had joined the flight for air experience flying.

    Bomber Command Losses Volume 2. W R. Chorley.

    115 Squadron were reformed on 15 June 1939 from 'B' Flight of No.38 Squadron and at the time of the above incident were based at Marham.

    Regads Peter.
     
  7. Peter Clare

    Peter Clare Very Senior Member

    Royal Air Force Personnel Management Agency (PMA)
    Obtaining service records for those who served in the Royal Air Force during world war 2 is more or less straightforward, but Innsworth will only divulge service information to the person to whom it refers or, if he or she has died to his or her immediate next of kin. Anyone else must obtain permission from the person about whom they are enquiring or from his or her next of kin, before any information will be given to them. In some cases the PMA make a charge of £30.00 for any information they provide. Except to the person to which it refers, or the widow or widower of that person.

    To obtain service records you will need to write to:
    PMA(Sec)1b(RAF)
    Room 5, Building 248A,
    RAF Personnel Management Agency
    Raf Innsworth
    Gloucester GL3 1EZ
    The PMA do not have a website or contact telephone number and all correspondence must be forwarded by letter.

    TIPS ON HOW TO APPLY FOR RECORDS:
    1. If you know the service number of the person then quote it in your correspondence.
    2. Give the Full name of the person, with the dates served in the RAF if known.
    3. Give your relationship to the person in regard to the records you are applying for (you may have to send proof of your relationship).
    4. Send a copy of the death certificate of the person (if you have one, along with copies of any relevant papers such as release certificate etc. Do not send the actual documents. A photocopy is sufficient.
    5. If applying on behalf of the widow or widower of that person then send copies as above plus a copy of the marriage certificate.
    Be patient as it can take up to 6 weeks or more to receive personnel records.
     
  8. GDBruce

    GDBruce Junior Member

    Gentlemen,

    Thank you for the speed and detail of this response. I really appreciate it.....

    Regards

    Gareth Bruce
     
  9. OldGreyBeard

    OldGreyBeard New Member

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