Thomas, Arthur Gwilyn (Flight Sergeant)

Killed in Action 1943-January-17

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Birth Date: 1920

Born:

Parents: Son of George H and Jane Thomas (nee Jones), of Merthyr Tydfil, Glamorgan, Wales

Spouse: Husband of Lilian Thomas (nee Jones), of Twynyrodyn, Merthyr Tydfil, Wales

Home:

Enlistment:

Enlistment Date: unkown date

Service

RAF

Unit

50 (B) Sqn- Squadron (RAF)
Sic Fidem Servamus Thus we keep faith

Base

RAF Skellingthorpe

Rank

Flight Sergeant

Position

Wireless Operator/Air Gunner

Service Numbers

648382

Temporary Burial
Google MapSchleswig Military Cemetery

Remains were later exhumed from this location and reburied

Final Burial
Google MapKiel War Cemetery
Joint Grave 4 H 16-17

50 Squadron RAF (From Defence To Attack) RAF Skellingthorpe. Lancaster BIII aircraft ED 471 VN-? was lost near Schleswig, Germany during a night operation over Berlin, Germany. Cause of loss and crash location were not determined. The entire crew were lost

FS AG Thomas (RAF) was killed in action