53 Sqdn. Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve

Hi Everyone,
Commonwealth War Graves Commission
Warrant Officer
PARRY, WILLIAM
Service Number 1061953
Died 16/04/1945
Aged 29
53 Sqdn. Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve

Son of Alfred and Zephorah Parry, of Connah's Quay, Flintshire; husband of Laura Parry, of Connah's Quay.

Commemorated at RUNNYMEDE MEMORIAL

I have the family details up to 1911 census and the 1939 Register, but would like to know more about William.
I have the RAF Operation Record Book for the month of April, 1945, but William was not mentioned, even from the beginning of the month, the only thing that was entered for the 16th April was:-

Weather – Fair at first, deteriorating rapidly.
Operations – One A/U patrol
Non-Ops Flying – Five Training flights.

So I am thinking that he died of Natural Causes or may have been injured before his date of death.

Any help to find out what happened to William would be much appreciated. Kind regards, Mavis

 

Will post relevant panel from Runnymede for you later this week
He is on there due to body not found

 

Look at RAF Commands website
Looks like Loss of Liberator ew303 flight Lost off Scottish coast

 

Liberator EW303 lost off Scotland on 16 April 1945

 

Thank you so much, again CL1, I am speechless at the expertise on this Forum. Many, many thanks. Kindest regards, Mavis