Pilot Officer
Cecil Henry Hight
Battle of Britain Clasp
Awards
Conflict:
WW2
Additional Information:
Son of Herbert Edward Hight and of Emma Hight (nee Anderson), of Stratford, Taranaki, New Zealand.
References:
Biographical Notes:
Public Contributions:
Submitted by: Antony Hart
Relationship to casualty: Attended the 80th anniversary service at his grave
On 15th August 2020, the 80th anniversary of Cecil Hight's death, a short service of remembrance was held at his grave. The Poole and Christchurch (Dorset) branches of the Royal Air Forces Assoc... Read MoreAdd a Story or Photo
Personal Tributes:
Casualty
Service Number:
41924
Name:
Cecil Henry Hight Rank:
Pilot Officer
Date of Birth:
06 September 1917
Place of Birth:
Stratford, Taranaki, New Zealand
Education:
Date of Enlistment:
16 January 1939
Place of Enlistment:
United Kingdom
Marital Status:
Single Occupation on Enlistment:
Farmer Employer:
Father, Stratford Unit:
Royal Air Force, 234 Squadron
Casualty Details
Cause of Death:
Killed on air operations
Date of Death:
15 August 1940
Day of Death:
Thursday
Age at Death:
22
Conflict:
WW2
Cemetery
Cemetery:
Cemetery Reference:
Row S.1. Grave 144.
Cemetery Location:
United Kingdom