Ferris, John Sherman (Warrant Officer 2nd Class)

78 Squadron (Nemo Non Paratus). Halifax aircraft LW 293 lost, presumed over the target Kassel, Germany. Six RAF members of the crew were also killed. There were two 78 Sqdn. aircraft lost in the same area on this date. Following is a list of RAF casualties from both aircraft; Flight Lieutenant C.H. Abbott, P/Os B.E.E. AIldean, S. Greenlee, J.W. Hardcastle, G. Simpson, Sergeants J.A. Bucj, G.A. Nelson, Flight Lieutenant D.R. Rogers, and Squadron Leader G.A. Sells D.F.C.