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Remembering the Fallen

He gave his today for our tomorrow.


Name: Howard

Forenames: Francis (Frank) Henry George

Birth: 23 Nov 1922

Parents: Thomas and Dinah (Hore) mar. 1914 Newton Abbot. Seems likely that his father has died (pos 1927 age 35) and his mother remarried. Dinah Howard married James Isaacs 1928 Newton A

Abode in 1939:5 Road Park, Hennock. Same address as his mother and step-father..

Wife: Marjorie Thurza (Wright), of Flore, Northamptonshire, Married 1941 Newton Abbot district.

Died: 09 June 1944 His plane crashed near Newton-On-Ouse 7 miles northwest of York, due to an engine failure while returning from a raid on Mayenne, France, only 1 crew member survived.

Age: 21

CWGC Grave or Memorial:Streatham Park Cemetery, Surrey. Square 24. Grave 32519.

Recorded on the Hennock War Memorial: Yes

CWGC Burial Record Found: Yes

Served in: Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve. 426 Squadron. (R.C.A.F) Bomber Command Halifax III.

Rank: Sergeant (Flight Engineer)

Service Number: 1313807

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