Rank & Name: Sgt William Powell
Date of Death: 28/04/1941
Details:

 

Little is known of Sgt William "Bill" Powell at this time. He was WAG when he and his crew were killed after their aircraft was shot down by a flak boat. view details

He flew with the same crew during the Battle of Britain.

 

 

Awardee of the Battle of Britain Clasp - Although entitlement was revoked by the Air Ministry in 1960 (read more)

 

 

Further Information

Jack Mingham was crewed and a friend of Bill. This was a picture that Jack sent home to his wife Muriel, with the inscription "I'm looking after your hubby for you, Bill" upon it.

Bill and Jack

Jack Mingham, Sidney Collier and Bill - Crew.

These images were kindly sent in by Vikki Watmough, whose grandmother Muriel was married to Jack Mingham during the war.

 

If you have any information about Bill Powell, please contact me, thank you.

Rest In Peace