Frederick John RICHARDSON Sergeant 1237358

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  1. graeme

    graeme Senior Member

    Hi

    Really struggling with this one.
    Casualty

    Sergeant 1237358 Frederick John Richardson

    is buried in Cairnbulg and Inverallochy Burial Ground, Rathen, Aberdeen in Grave G.120. CWGC have a date of death of 22 January 1943


    Thanks to Amberdog45 on this thread
    http://ww2talk.com/forums/topic/56251-on-the-cadge-uk-cemeteries/#entry680060

    we know he died as a result of an aircraft accident by drowning.


    Does anyone have any ideas, I cannot find a thing,

    Regards,

    Graeme
     
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  2. RAFCommands

    RAFCommands Senior Member

    Spitfire X4333 of No.8 OTU

    Stalled on approach at 11:08 hrs and crashed in sea, Fraserburgh, Morayshire. Pilot's body recovered at low tide, 20:00 hrs. Sgt Richardson is buried in Cairnbulg and Inverallochy Burial Ground, Rathen, Aberdeenshire.

    JANUARY 22ND. - FRASERBURGH, ABERDEENSHIRE.
    An aeroplane had crashed into the sea, but was found by a small fishing boat. She had sunk in ten feet of water and the pilot was drowned.-Rewards, £6 12s.
    (Source: RNLI Records of Service 1939-46)
     
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  3. graeme

    graeme Senior Member

    Hi Ross (is that correct)

    Cannot thank you enough, looked everywhere for the information.

    Cheers,

    Graeme
     

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