Name: |
INGLE |
Given Name: |
ARTHUR ROY |
Initials: |
A R |
Service No: |
47222 |
Rank: |
LieutenantOther Casualties of this Rank |
Regiment: |
South African Air Force |
Unit: |
15 Sqdn.Other Casualties from this Unit |
Date of Death: |
1943-07-31Other Casualties on this
Date |
Age: |
25 |
Cause of Death: |
Killed in action, Stirling EF428, crashed at Kleinbroich, east of Mönchengladbach, during Operation Remscheid. 273 aircraft, 15 losses (5.5%). Previously not bombed. This raid marked the end of the battle of the Ruhr. Oboe ground marking was used and the main force bombed particularly accurately. A post war British survey estimated that 83% of the city was destroyed by just 871 tons of bombs. Most of the town's industry lost 3 months of production and never regained its fully capacity. 3115 homes were destroyed and 1120 people killed. Thought to be the first SAAF loss with Bomber Command. He is thought to have been flying as a passenger on this raid |
Decorations: |
D F C |
Citations: |
LG Sup 30 January 1942 pg. 502 - "For gallantry and devotion to duty in the execution of air operations" |
Additional
Information: |
Son of Arthur Norman and Aileen Delabere Ingle, of Seven Oaks, Natal. Husband of Irene Faith Ingle, of Sea Point, Cape Province, South Africa. |
This information was last verified for accuracy: 2022-06-04
