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Douglas Webb

Conflict: 
WW2
Additional Information: 

Son of George Albert and Gertrude Webb, of Sumner, Christchurch, Canterbury.

References:
  • CWGC
NZ WAR GRAVES

Biographical Notes:

Landing his Swordfish on the HMS Vindex in heavy Atlantic seas, the pitching of the deck caused him to skid and go over the side. One of the crew was rescued , but later died. 

[For Your Tomorrow. Errol Martyn Vol.2 p. 224]

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Casualty

Name:
Douglas Webb
Date of Birth:
Not known
Next of Kin: 
Mr George Albert Webb (father), 110 Nayland Street, Sumner, Christchurch, New Zealand
Date of Enlistment:
Not known
Unit:
Royal New Zealand Naval Volunteer Reserve, HMS Vindex, 825 (FAA) Squadron

Casualty Details

Cause of Death:
Air Accident
Date of Death:
11 May 1944
Day of Death:
Thursday
Age at Death: 
25
Conflict: 
WW2

Embarkation Details

Text in italics supplied by Cenotaph Online, Auckland War Memorial Museum

Cemetery

Cemetery: 
New Zealand Naval Memorial, Devonport, Auckland
Cemetery Reference: 
Panel 9.
Cemetery Location: 
New Zealand
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