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Memorial Crew Members Lancaster LL914 WS-U

This memorial is located near the Wargraves at the Old General Cemetery in Wierden. The text on the memorial is:

IN COMMEMORATION OF THE CREW MEMBERS LISTED BELOW OF LANCASTER LL914/WS-U NO. IX SQUADRON ROYAL AIR FORCE. THEY CRASHED IN ZUNA ON 23-09-1944.

Their remains were found during the excavation of the wreckage in October 2006 and were interred between the three graves of their comrades opposite this stone on 18-08-2008.

† P/O W. BEGG PILOT 179702
† F/SGT. H.H.J. BROMLEY NAVIGATOR 1601558
† SGT. E. HASKIN FLIGHT ENGINEER 2211443
† SGT. J. MORETON WIRELESS OPERATOR 1684628

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Source

  • Text: Arjan Vrieze
  • Photos: Arjan Vrieze

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