Webb, Nelson Henry

Date of death:: December 20th, 1940
Buried on:: Commonwealth War Graves Lanester
Grave: 1-2.
Service number:: 44594 / 566124
Nationality:: British

Biography

Webb shot an enemy aircraft down 24 hours after the commencement of the qualifying period for the 'Battle of Britain' Clasp for the 1939-1945 Star, but he was not entitled since he did not belong to a Fighter Squadron.

On 20 December Webb took off in Bristol Beaufort Mk I L4474 to attack the military port facilities at Lorient which was his 115th sortie. After taking off nothing was further was heard from the aircraft.

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Mentioned in Dispatches

Period:: Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:: Sergeant
Awarded on:: February 20th, 1940

Distinguished Flying Medal (DFM)

Period:: Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:: Flight Sergeant
Unit:: No. 217 Squadron, Royal Air Force
Awarded on:: October 22nd, 1940

"...continuous devotion to duty and keenness......The determined spirit of this pilot to carry out his tasks regardless of personal safety is worthy of reward."