Hi Really struggling with this one. Casualty Sergeant 1237358 Frederick John Richardson is buried in Cairnbulg and Inverallochy Burial Ground, Rathen, Aberdeen in Grave G.120. CWGC have a date of death of 22 January 1943 Thanks to Amberdog45 on this thread http://ww2talk.com/forums/topic/56251-on-the-cadge-uk-cemeteries/#entry680060 we know he died as a result of an aircraft accident by drowning. Does anyone have any ideas, I cannot find a thing, Regards, Graeme
Spitfire X4333 of No.8 OTU Stalled on approach at 11:08 hrs and crashed in sea, Fraserburgh, Morayshire. Pilot's body recovered at low tide, 20:00 hrs. Sgt Richardson is buried in Cairnbulg and Inverallochy Burial Ground, Rathen, Aberdeenshire. JANUARY 22ND. - FRASERBURGH, ABERDEENSHIRE. An aeroplane had crashed into the sea, but was found by a small fishing boat. She had sunk in ten feet of water and the pilot was drowned.-Rewards, £6 12s. (Source: RNLI Records of Service 1939-46)
Hi Ross (is that correct) Cannot thank you enough, looked everywhere for the information. Cheers, Graeme