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#	Name* SORT (↑)	First Names	Rank	Service No.	Commemorated	Born	Nationality	Role	Awards	Air Force	Command	Unit	DateofIncident *See Note SORT (↑)	Aircraft	Type	Serial	Code	Victories (Fighters)	Base	Time	Mission	Incident	Fate	Referring Database	Notes	Links/Archive Reports
1	Anderson	Alan Ford	Grp Cpt			1910 Simla India		Pilot	DSO & Bar DFC Commander Order of Orange-Nassau Netherlands 1939-45 Star; Air Crew Europe Star, clasp, France and Germany; War Medal 1939-45; Coronation 1953;	RAF	Fighter Command	613Sqn RAF 228Sqn RAF		Hector bi-plane, Lysander, Tomahawk, Mustang									Survived war. Retired to Minorca. Returned to UK, died December 2002 aged 92		1940 Suicidal sorties over Calais in an obsolete 170 m.p.h. Hector biplane. Led the first ever single-engined fighter sortie to Germany from the U.K. Many low-level sorties flown over Holland in the latter period of war with 2TAF. See Archive Report. DFC Citation London Gazette 5 November 1940. The original recommendation states: ‘During the months of May and June 1940, this officer was in charge of 613 Squadron which operated during the evacuation of the B.E.F. In spite of the fact that this squadron was without previous experience of operational flying, a number of important sorties were successfully accomplished in the face of heavy anti-aircraft fire. Squadron Leader Anderson took part in each of these which included the bombing of batteries in the vicinity of Calais, and the dropping of ammunition and water for the garrison holding the Citadel there. All these operations were successfully carried out. This was substantially due to the confidence and enthusiasm which Squadron Leader Anderson inspired in his junior officers and to his magnificent leadership.’ DSO Citation: London Gazette 5 February 1943. The original recommendation states: ‘Wing Commander Anderson has been in command of No. 268 Squadron since December 1940. At the time the Squadron was equipped with Lysanders and in order to get some sort of operations for his pilots he arranged for dusk and dawn patrols off the East Coast. In May 1941 the Squadron was re-equipped with Tomahawk aircraft and by September was fitted with a No. 19 A.F. wireless set giving larger range. On 19 October 1941, the first attack was made on targets at Ijmuiden and Dan Helder in Holland with the Wing Commander leading. Several other attempts were made by Wing Commander Anderson but were abandoned owing to lack of cloud cover or fog. In December, in order to get further operational experience, Wing Commander Anderson asked for and obtained permission to be attached to R.A.F. Ibsley with a view to getting combat experience. Working under 10 Group, Wing Commander Anderson and three pilots carried out convoy patrols. In January 1942, owing to the numerous mechanical failures of the Alison Engine, H.Q., Army Command, stopped operational flying. Throughout the above period the Squadron continued its normal role of training with H.Q. No. 2 Corps. In April 1942, the Squadron was re-equipped with Mustang aircraft and in June, at the request of Wing Commander Anderson, it was permitted to carry out shipping reconnaissance off the Dutch Coast. In August 1942, the Squadron was attached to No. 12 (Fighter) Group for full fighter operations and was equipped with V.H.F. and operated on interceptor patrols, shipping reconnaissance off the Dutch Coast and attack of ground targets in Holland and Germany. It has been due to the personal effort of Wing Commander Anderson that his squadron has been enabled to carry out offensive operations and he himself has always led the first of any new type of sortie. In October, Wing Commander Anderson led a section of four Mustangs to North-West Germany and attacked targets on the Dortmund-Ems Canal. This was the first time that single-engined fighters based in England had attacked targets in Germany. Throughout this period, Wing Commander Anderson has led: 6 Tomahawk operations over Holland; 2 Mustang “Rhubarbs” - one over Holland and the other over Germany; 12 Mustang shipping reconnaissance operations; and 3 Mustang interceptor patrols over the North Sea. Wing Commander Anderson has always displayed the greatest initiative to get his squadron onto offensive operations. he is a born leader and has instilled an operational attitude into not only the pilots but also the N.C.Os and ground crew as well. He is absolutely tireless and one of the most enthusiastic Commanding Officers I have met. Through his magnificent leadership, courage and example he has produced in 268 Squadron a thoroughly sound and reliable fighting unit not only in its primary role of Fighter Reconnaissance but also in its secondary and more offensive roles.’ Bar to DSO Citation London Gazette 27 April 1945. The original recommendation states: ‘Between 15 December 1944 and 21 February 1945, Group Captain Anderson carried out 6 reconnaissance sorties over enemy territory. Besides bringing back valuable information, this officer and his No. 2 made the following claims: 1 1000-ton ship destroyed (seen on fire); 2 1000-ton ships severely damaged (one on fire); 1 minelayer damaged; 1 tug destroyed; 3 tugs damaged (one on fire); 3 barges severely damaged; 1 500-ton ship and sundry small M.Vs damaged; 1 ferry damaged; 2 M.T. destroyed; 1 Met and 1 A.F.V. damaged. These attacks were carried out often in the face of intense accurate flak and twice Group Captain Anderson’s aircraft was hit and damaged. Since the date of his last award this officer has carried out 49 sorties over enemy territory, some of which were to provide photographs necessary during the planning of “Overlord”. Besides the claims made above, he has scored successes against a number of different types of target including 16 locos damaged, parties of troops on the ground, and damage to transport vehicles of all descriptions, at all times displaying a fine offensive spirit and courage of a high order. Group Captain Anderson has proved himself to be an outstanding Commanding Officer. The Recce. Wing he has commanded in the Field since August 1944 has achieved magnificent results whilst working with 1st Canadian Army. The results achieved, at a small cost to the Wing, are an indication of its efficiency. This high standard is very largely due to the efficiency of its Commanding Officer and the magnificent example he sets to the rest of his unit.’ Order of Orange Nassau Citation London Gazette 31 October 1947. The original recommendation states: ‘Group Captain Anderson commanded No. 35 Reconnaissance Wing from 30 August 1944 until 1 December 1945. The Wing operated from Gilze Rijen and Mill during the winter of 1944-45. During this period his Wing was responsible not only for tactical reconnaissance and artillery spotting, but also for provision of photographic cover extending deep into enemy territory, without which detailed plans for operations by the Army and Air Force could not have been made. Group Captain Anderson proved himself to be a courageous leader; he himself flew a great number of operational sorties and frequently insisted on leading missions which, by the nature of their tasks, expected heavy opposition. Under his inspiring leadership the Wing carried out all these tasks in an exemplary manner.’
2	McGregor	Hector Douglas	GCpt				New Zealand	Pilot		RAF	Fighter Command	213Sqn						6							Ace 2 (Shores)
3	Thom	Lindsay	Sergeant	580682	United Kingdom, New Kilpatrick (or Hillfoot) Cemetery, Sec. E. Grave 1188.	Age 24				RAF		185Sqn.	1939-11-30										Killed		Son of William Munro Thom and Marion Macmillan Thom, of Glasgow.
4	Reid	Hector James	Aircraftman 2nd Class	702265	United Kingdom, Witham (All Saints) Churchyard, North-West Part.	Age 21				RAFVR			1940-03-03										Killed		Son Of Alexander And Clara Ethel Reid. Of Witham.
5	Webb	Hector Garmen	Pilot Officer	43154	United Kingdom, Runnymede Memorial, Panel 10.	Age				RAF		224Sqn	1940-04-23										Killed
6	Lawrence	Hector Yeates	Squadron Leader	37549	France, Preux-Au-Bois Communal Cemetery, Row A. Grave 1B.	Age 26				RAF		15Sqn RAF	1940-05-18										Killed		Son Of James And Margaret Helen Lawrence; Husband Of Margaret Patricia Lawrence, Of Ampney St. Peter, Gloucestershire.
7	Hayward	Eric George	Sergeant	564673	Belgium, Ucimont Churchyard, Grave 11.	Age 25				RAF		103Sqn	1940-05-26										Killed		Son Of Hector And Annie Elisabeth Hayward; Husband Of Edith Annie Hayward, Of Newport, Isle Of Wight.
8	Nicoll	Archibald Hector	Leading Aircraftman	348549	France, Etaples Military Cemetery, 69. B. 13.	Age				RAF		85Sqn	1940-06-02										Killed
9	Stewart	Wallace Malcolm Netherleigh	Pilot Officer		Australia, Macquarie Park Cemetery And Crematorium, Presbyterian Plot. Sec. Hh5. Grave 50-51. (Gmr/2).	Age 22				RAAF			1940-06-17										Killed		Son Of Hector W. Stewart And Amy L. Stewart, Of Mosman.
10	Batt	Robert Hector	Squadron Leader	39055	United Kingdom, Runnymede Memorial, Panel 3.	Age			DFC	RAF		40Sqn	1940-07-09										Killed
11	Buchanan	Robert Munro	Pilot Officer	42556	United Kingdom, Runnymede Memorial, Panel 7.	Age				RAF		233Sqn	1940-07-09										Killed
12	Desbiens	Joseph Georges Hector	Flying Officer	C/1572	Canada, Ottawa Memorial, Panel 1. Column 1.	Age 32				RCAF		120Sqn	1940-08-14										Killed		Son Of Joseph Adelard Desbiens And Marie Leontine Desbiens.	Paradie Canadian Archive
13	Munro	William Campbell	Sergeant	755916	United Kingdom, Ayr Cemetery, Ayrshire, Sec. S. 1931 Div. Grave 2953.	Age 26				RAFVR			1940-08-16										Killed		Son Of James Munro, And Of Sarah Ann Campbell Munro, Of Cathcart, Glasgow.
14	Munro	William Campbell	Sergeant	755916	Ayr Cemetery Sec S. 1931 Div. Grave 2953	Age 26		W/Op/Air/Gnr		RAFVR	Bomber Command	5 OTU	1940-08-16	Defiant	I	L7010	Not known		RAF Aston Down, Gloucester	No details	Towing exercise	See archive report for further brief details	Killed		Son of James Munro, and of Sarah Ann Campbell Munro, of Cathcart, Glasgow, Scotland	Read Archive Report
15	Munro	Kenneth	Flying Officer	43336	United Kingdom, Amesbury Cemetery, B. 26. J.	Age				RAF			1940-09-05										Killed
16	Gunter	Edward Maurice	Pilot Officer	83988	United Kingdom, Aldeby (St. Mary) Churchyard, Old Portion.	Age 20				RAFVR		501Sqn	1940-09-27										Killed		Son Of William Hector And Margery Gunter, Of Aldeby.
17	Ramsay	James Munro	Sergeant	533261	Cottingham Cemetery Sec. D. Grave 434			Wireless Operator/Air Gunner		RAF	Bomber Command	58 Sqn	1940-10-07	Whitley	V	T4137	GE:K		RAF Linton-on-Ouse, Yorkshire	18:25	Gelsenkirchen, Germany	See archive report for details	KiA			Read Archive Report
18	Ramsay	James Munro	Sergeant	533261	United Kingdom, Cottingham Cemetery, Sec. D. Grave 434.	Age				RAF		58Sqn	1940-10-09										Killed		Son Of Mr. And Mrs. J. M. Ramsay; Husband Of Irene Ramsay, Of Bedminster, Bristol.
19	Barrow	Hector Jack Raymond	Sergeant	745659	France, Colleville-Sur-Mer Churchyard,	Age 21				RAFVR		213Sqn	1940-11-28										Killed		Son Of Alfred Hector Henry And Edith Ethel Barrow, Of Isleworth, Middlesex.
20	Munro	John 'Jack'	Sergeant	638862	Phaleron War Cemetery. Greece. Grave Ref. 4. B. 12	29th January 1919 in Lossiemouth	Scotland	Wireless Operator/Air Gunner		RAF	Bomber Command	211Sqn RAF	1940-12-07	Blenheim	I	L1535	UQ:?		RAF Menidi, Greece	13:00	Shipping Strike	See archive report for further details	KiA			Read Archive Report
21	Curror	Ian Munro	Sergeant	754790	United Kingdom, Cambridge Crematorium, Column 1.	Age 19				RAFVR			1940-12-14										Killed		Son Of Finlay Munro Curror And Dorothy May Curror.
22	Renai	Paul Victor	Sergeant	580978	United Kingdom, North Cotes (St. Nicholas) Churchyard, Grave 14.	Age 22				RAF		22Sqn	1940-12-18										Killed		Son Of Hector Henry Archimede Renai And Susannah Jane Renai, Of Khandallah, Wellington, New Zealand.
23	Bennett	Hector Ernest	Sergeant	758075	United Kingdom, Bristol (Arnos Vale) Crematorium, Panel 1.	Age 22				RAFVR			1941-02-04										Killed		Son of Ernest and Agnes Bennett, of Derby.
24	Walker	Daniel Munro	Sergeant	40668	United Kingdom, Lossiemouth Burial Ground, Grave 1091.	Age 21				RNZAF			1941-02-04										Killed		Son Of John Carruth Walker And Justina Dalziell Huntly Walker, Of Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand.
25	Ross	Hector William	Flight Lieutenant	1353	Australia, Rookwood Necropolis, Sydney, C. of E. Sec. A.A.A.A. Grave 1918. (GRM/2).	Age 44			DFC	RAAF			1941-02-11										Killed		Husband Of Elizabeth Helen Ross, Of Double Bay.
26	Ross	Hector William	Flight Lieutenant	1353			Australia			RAAF		1 Bombing & Gunnery School Evans Head	1941-02-11											RAAF Honour Roll
27	Atkins	Earl Hector	Pilot Officer	87661	United Kingdom, Runnymede Memorial, Panel 31.	Age 24				RAFVR		257Sqn	1941-02-24										Killed		Son of Thomas Hector and Florence Pearl Atkins, of Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
28	Munro	Alan Lamont	Flying Officer	78856	United Kingdom, Stoke-upon-tern (St. Peter) Church Cemetery, Row F. Grave 211.	Age 25				RAF			1941-03-19										Killed		Son Of Professor James Watson Munro And Rose Lamont Munro; Husband Of Alison Munro, Of Slough, Buckinghamshire.
29	Allen	John Herbert	Sergeant	NZ/40217	Montrose Cemetery (Sleepyhillock) Sec. 7. Class C. Grave 86	Age 19	New Zaland	Pilot		RNZAF	Fighter Command	232Sqn	1941-04-08	Hurricane	I	V7159	EF-?		RAF Elgin, Morayshire, Scotland	340	Convoy Patrol	See archive report for further details	Killed		Son of William Henry Allen and of Edith May Allen (née Beach), of Hamilton, Auckland, New Zealand. An experienced pilot with 308 flying hours logged. Tragically the family lost another son, 20 year old, Sgt. Alistair William Allen was killed the following year whilst serving as a pilot with No. 4 Glider Training School. Flying a Hector I K9706 crashed whilst towing a Hotspur II Glider BT505 on the 15th September 1942.	Read Archive Report
30	Cressy	Ronald Hector Laurence	Pilot Officer	83294	Norway, Haugesund (Rossebo) Var Frelsers Cemetery, British Plot. H. 14.	Age 29				RAFVR		254Sqn	1941-04-15										Killed		Son Of Laurence And Amelia Maria Josephine Cressy, Of Heavitree, Exeter.
31	Halley	William Alexander Munro	Pilot Officer	63440	United Kingdom, Edinburgh (Liberton) Cemetery, Sec. M. Grave 244.	Age				RAF			1941-05-04										Killed
32	Munro	John Wellesley	Leading Aircraftman	R/74211	Canada, Ottawa (Beechwood) Cemetery, Sec. 30. Lot 167.	Age 25				RCAF			1941-05-05										Killed		Son Of Norman Cuthbert Munro And Georgie Munro, Of Ottawa.	Paradie Canadian Archive
33	Philipson	Joseph Hector	Leading Aircraftman	989765	United Kingdom, Haydon Bridge (St. Cuthbert) Churchyard Extension, N.E. of entrance.	Age 29				RAFVR			1941-05-11										Killed		Son Of Francis And Margaret Philipson, Of Haydon Bridge; Husband Of Lizzie Philipson, Of Haydon Bridge.
34	Meeson	Hector Herbert	Aircraftman 2nd Class	1258724	United Kingdom, Edmonton Cemetery, Middlesex, Sec. K. Grave 3509.	Age 19				RAFVR		35Sqn	1941-05-12										Killed		Son Of Abel And Sarah J. C. Meeson Of Bush Hill Park, Enfield.
35	Munro	Roich Hamish Mckenzie	Pilot Officer	61250	Malta, Malta Memorial, Panel 1, Column 1.	Age 28				RAFVR		249Sqn	1941-06-12										Killed		Son Of William Mckenzie Munro And Dora Denham Munro, Of Salisbury, Southern Rhodesia. B.Comm. (Edin.). His Brother, Ian Mackenzie Munro, Also Died On Service.
36	Munro	Donald Alexander Ronald	Pilot Officer	402130	Egypt, Halfaya Sollum War Cemetery, 17. E. 3.	Age 23				RAAF			1941-06-18										Killed		Son Of Donald Cuthbert And Clementine Munro, Of Moree, New South Wales, Australia.
37	Munro	Donald Alexander Ronald	Pilot Officer	402130			Australia			RAAF		250Sqn RAF	1941-06-18											RAAF Honour Roll
38	Bedard	Harry Hector	Sergeant	R/60728	Germany, Reichswald Forest War Cemetery, 20. D. 10.	Age 27				RCAF		99Sqn (RAF)	1941-06-20										Killed		Son of William H. And Augusta M. Bedard, of Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.	Paradie Canadian Archive
39	Burgess	Hector George	Sergeant	953783	Jonkerbos War Cemetery. Grave 15.H.8.	Age: 23		Wireless Operator/Air Gunner		RAFVR	Bomber Command	150Sqn	1941-06-26	Wellington	Ic	R1644	JN-L		RAF Newton, Nottinghamshire	2305	Dusseldorf	See archive report for further information	Killed		Read Archive Report
40	Burgess	Hector George	Sergeant	953783	Netherlands (Holland), Jonkerbos War Cemetery, 15. H. 8.	Age 23				RAFVR		150Sqn	1941-06-27										Killed		Son of Mark James and Elsie May Burgess, of Guernsey, Channel Islands; Husband of Molly Burgess.
41	Johnston	Robert Alan	Pilot Officer	86369	France, Pihen-les-guines Communal Cemetery, Row B. Grave 3.	Age 23				RAFVR		611Sqn	1941-07-09										Killed		Son Of Robert Hector And Kathleen Hariot Johnston, Of Putney, London.
42	Maclean	Hector John	Sergeant	1002066	United Kingdom, Ayr Cemetery, Ayrshire, Sec. K. 1906 Div. Grave 91.	Age 20				RAFVR		77Sqn	1941-08-06										Killed		Son Of William Alexander Melville Maclean, And Of Isabel Tavendale Maclean, Of Pollokshaws, Glasgow.
43	Munro	G A	Sergeant		Leubringhem Calais						Bomber Command	218Sqn	1941-08-14	Wellington	Ic	X9753	HA-G		Marham	2118	Hannover	Crashed off French coast	Killed
44	Mckay	Glenwood	Radio Officer		United Kingdom, Ayr Cemetery, Ayrshire, Sec. R. 1931 Div. Coll. grave 2763-2750.	Age 23				RAF Ferry Command			1941-08-14										Killed		Son Of Hector And Ethel Mckay, Of Toronto, Ontario, Canada; Husband Of Margaret Lois Mckay.
45	Munro	Gordon Alexander	Sergeant	998367	France, Calais Canadian War Cemetery, Leubringhen, 3. C. 11.	Age 25				RAFVR		218Sqn	1941-08-15										Killed		Son Of Charles And Maria Ann Taylor Munro, Of Wallasey, Cheshire, England.
46	Wilkins	Hector Frank	Leading Aircraftman	701624	United Kingdom, Colerne (St. John the Baptist) Churchyard, Grave 93.	Age				RAFVR			1941-08-16										Killed		Son Of Ernest And Daisy Wilkins; Husband Of Gwendoline Peggy Wilkins, Of Colerne.
47	Johnston	Henry Bruce Stirling	Sergeant	913313	Denmark, Tonder Cemetery, Coll. grave A. M. 37. 7.	Age 21				RAFVR		9Sqn	1941-08-19										Killed		Son Of Robert Hector And Kathleen Hariot Johnston, Of Putney, London.
48	Munro	Ronald	Flying Officer	43109	Egypt, El Alamein War Cemetery, XVIII. H. 19.	Age 22				RAF		272Sqn	1941-08-25										Killed		Son Of David Isidore And Sarah Munro, Of Forest Hall, Northumberland.
49	Wilson	Robert Hector	Flight Sergeant	R/54053	Oldebroek General Cemetery. Grave 3			Observer		RCAF	Bomber Command	10Sqn	1941-09-06	Whitley	V	Z6478	ZA-S		RAF Leeming, Yorkshire	1949	Huls	See archive report for further details	Killed	Paradie Archive Database	Read Archive Report
50	Wilson	Robert Hector	Flight Sergeant	R/54053	Netherlands (Holland), Oldebroek General Cemetery, Grave 3.	Age				RCAF		10Sqn (RAF)	1941-09-06										Killed			Paradie Canadian Archive