Date of birth:

1914

Date of death:

September 27th, 1943

Buried on:

Hanover Commonwealth War Cemetery
Plot: 12. Row: D. Grave: 5-7.

Service number:

128662

Nationality:

British

Hugh Innes, a Navigator, was killed when the bomber he was in, Lancaster JA919, was shot down in the vicinity of Hannover. Only Sergeant Knight survived and was taken POW.

Promotions:
? Leading Aircraft Man
August 14th, 1942: Pilot Officer (probation/emergency)
February 14th, 1943: Flying Officer (probation/war sub)

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Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Acting Flight Lieutenant

Unit:

No. 156 Squadron, Royal Air Force

Awarded on:

April 17th, 1945

Citation:
"This officer has completed numerous operations against the enemy, in the course of which he has invariably displayed the utmost fortitude, courage and devotion to duty."

• - Second Supplement to The London Gazette Issue 35759 published on the 23 October 1942
  - Third Supplement to The London Gazette Issue 35946 published on the 16 March 1943
  - Fourth Supplement to The London Gazette Issue 37036 published on the 13 April 1945
  - 156 Squadron
  - British Medals
  - Commonwealth War Graves Commission
  

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