Bailey, Harry James (Flight Sergeant)

Prisoner of War 1945-February-21

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RCAF

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158 Sqn- Squadron (RAF)
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Base

RAF LIssett

Rank

Flight Sergeant

Position

Rear Gunner

Service Numbers

R/261698

Target
Google MapReisholz Germany

Took off from Lissett at 21:41 in Halifax Mk III (Sqn code: NP-D Bomber Command) on an operation to attack the synthetic oil refinery at Rhenania Ossag in the Reisholz district.

Crashed at Drecke Bauernhof, Fuerde

Killed: Flight Sergeant Frank William Grant RAF KIA Reichswald Forest War Cemetery grave 26. E. 16. Flying Officer Colin John Pope Ramsey RCAF J/27234 KIA Reichswald Forest War Cemetery grave 26. E. 17.

POWs includes Bailey: Pilot Officer A M Laing RCAF J/26538 POW camp not listed. Flight Sergeant H F Tyler RCAF R/number POW camp not listed.