I am seeking any information on, or photos of, Paul Hay Hartley, killed in action 24/7/43 on operations over Italy from Tunisia.
Hi Nigel Do you mean Paul Hey Hartley?? Paul Hey HARTLEY 1917–1943 BIRTH 12AUG1917 • Stretford, Lancashire, England DEATH 23 JULY 1943 • Unknown Mediterranean Sea If so there are a number of references to him on Ancestry, including his inclusion in several family trees plus obtaining his service record would provide a lot of details about his military service - link - Request records of deceased service personnel - GOV.UK TD edited to add: HARTLEY, PAUL HEY Rank:Flight Sergeant Service No:1016744 Date of Death:23/07/1943 Age:25 Regiment/Service:Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve 104 Sqdn. Panel Reference: Panel 7, Column 2. Memorial:MALTA MEMORIAL Additional Information:Son of William and Laura Hartley, of Prestwich, Lancashire. Casualty Details
Thanks very much TD, I have his service record but the Ancestry tip is very useful, much appreciated. Nigel M
The crew: RAFCommands Sergeant Leonard Thomas HALSON (1310823) 1943-07-23 104 Sqdn Malta Malta Memorial Flight Sergeant Gerald HARPER (995331) 1943-07-23 104 Sqdn Malta Malta Memorial Flight Sergeant Paul Hey HARTLEY (1016744) 1943-07-23 104 Sqdn Malta Malta Memorial Flight Sergeant Peter HOLMES (1254915) 1943-07-23 104 Sqdn Malta Malta Memorial Flying Officer Eric Thomas David LEES (116209) 1943-07-23 104 Sqdn Malta Malta Memorial Sergeant Stanley SPEDDING (1041728) 1943-07-23 104 Sqdn Malta Malta Memorial Regards, Dave