Crimmins, William Dennis (Flight Lieutenant)

Took off from Kelstern at 16:21 In Lancaster Mk III (Sqn code CF-B Bomber Command) on an operation to Berlin, Germany.

Shot down by a night fighter and crashed at Wetschen, Niedersachsen Germany.

Killed includes Crimmins: Pilot Officer Gilbert Ernest Adams RAF KIA Hanover War Cemetery Coll. grave 8. H. 10-16. Pilot Officer Donald Baker RAF pilot KIA Hanover War Cemetery grave 8. H. 8. Pilot Officer George William Frederick Batchelor RAF KIA Hanover War Cemetery grave 8. H. 3. Sergeant Clifford Robinson RAF KIA Hanover War Cemetery grave 8. H. 2. Sergeant Kenneth Watmough RAF KIA Hanover War Cemetery Coll. grave 8. H. 10-16.

POWs: Sergeant William Henry Pallett RAF POW Stalag Luft L3 Sagan and Belaria.

Addendum: - Distinguished Flying Cross No.12 Squadron - Award effective 12 April 1943 as per London Gazette dated 20 April 1943 and AFRO 985/43 dated 28 May 1941.Invested with award by the King, 9 November 1943. The citation reads - "Pilot Officer Crimmins is a most gallant gunner whose cheerful confidence throughout his tour of operational duty has inspired a high standard of morale and courage in his crew. His coolness and determination in action have been outstanding." Detail provided by H. Halliday, Orleans, Ontario.