Rampling, Kenneth Johnson
- Date of birth:
- July 4th, 1912 (Willesden/Middlesex, United Kingdom)
- Date of death:
- March 22nd, 1944
- Buried on:
- Commonwealth War Cemetery Durnbach
Plot: 1. Row: E. Grave: 5. - Service number:
- 34248
- Nationality:
- British
Biography
On 22 March 1944 Rampling took off from RAF Oakington at 1902 in Lancaster ND532 detailed for an op to Frankfurt. The aircraft was intercepted at 17,600 feet by a night fighter while approaching the AP and set on fire. G/C Rampling managed to clear the target area but within seconds of ordering his crew to bale out, the Lancaster went into a spin and exploded. F/S Haslan had been gravely wounded and though he was helped with his parachute, he never left the aircraft.
Promotions:
14 September, 1934: Acting Pilot Officer on Probation
14 September, 1935: Pilot Officer
? Flying Officer
14 March, 1938: Acting Flight Lieutenant
9 July, 1938: Acting rank of Flight Lieutenant relinquished
1 July, 1940: Temporary Squadron Leader
1 December, 1941: Temporary Wing Commander
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Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC)
- Period:
- Second World War (1939-1945)
- Rank:
- Wing Commander
- Unit:
- No. 7 Squadron, Royal Air Force
- Awarded on:
- November 19th, 1943
"This officer has taken part in very many sorties and has displayed outstanding skill and resolution.
One night in October, 1943, Wing Commander Rampling successfully completed a bombing attack on Leipzig despite many difficulties. His unswerving devotion to duty on this occasion was worthy of high praise. Wing Commander Rampling is an ideal leader, whose courageous example has been inspiring."
- Period:
- Second World War (1939-1945)
- Rank:
- Acting Group Captain
- Unit:
- No. 7 Squadron, Royal Air Force
- Awarded on:
- April 11th, 1944
"This officer has participated in numerous sorties against well defended targets. He has invariably displayed great courage and determination in attacking his targets and his efforts to ensure accuracy have been worthy of the highest praise.
He is a magnificent leader, whose personal example has inspired all. On a recent occasion, Group Captain Rampling took part in an attack on Stuttgart. In spite of fierce opposition from the enemy's defences, he executed his attack with his usual determination and accuracy."
- Period:
- Second World War (1939-1945)
- Rank:
- Acting Group Captain
- Awarded on:
- June 13th, 1946
Sources
- Photo: Madeleine Rampling (daughter)
- - Page 6041 | Issue 34090, 25 September 1934 | London Gazette | The Gazette
- Page 6789 | Issue 34214, 29 October 1935 | London Gazette | The Gazette
- Page 3833 | Supplement 34521, 14 June 1938 | London Gazette | The Gazette
- Page 4682 | Issue 34533, 19 July 1938 | London Gazette | The Gazette
- Page 5581 | Issue 34949, 20 September 1940 | London Gazette | The Gazette
- Page 7111 | Supplement 35383, 16 December 1941 | London Gazette | The Gazette
- Page 5075 | Supplement 36254, 16 November 1943 | London Gazette | The Gazette
- Page 1673 | Supplement 36463, 7 April 1944 | London Gazette | The Gazette
- Page 2817 | Supplement 37598, 4 June 1946 | London Gazette | The Gazette
- Commonwealth War Graves Commission
- Family Tree & Family History at Geni.com
- http://www.156squadron.com
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