Name: |
KOLITZ |
Given Name: |
LOUIS PHILLIP |
Initials: |
L P |
Service No: |
80119 |
Rank: |
Pilot OfficerOther Casualties of this Rank |
Regiment: |
Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve |
Unit: |
218 Sqdn.Other Casualties from this Unit |
Date of Death: |
1941-07-24Other Casualties on this
Date |
Date of Birth: |
1910-10-20 |
Age: |
30 |
Cause of Death: |
Killed in action, Wellington Ic R1726 which departed RAF Marham at 11.26 on an operation to attack the German warship Gneisnau at Brest. The operation record book states: 6 aircraft from the squadron were detailed for a daylight attack on the GNEISNAU at BREST. Together with 3 aircraft from 115 Squadron, the aircraft left MARHAM in 3 sections of 3 and a very successful attack in formation was made. Intense anti-aircraft fire was encountered and several attacks were made by M.E.109’s. Most aircraft were hit but all returned safely with the exception of P/O. Jolly whose aircraft was not seen after the attack. Wellington R1726 crashed into the sea at Brest killing four crew and two crew becoming prisoners of war. |
Additional
Information: |
Son of Nachman and Chana (nee Lapin) Kolieditzki, of Jerusalem. Born Poland. Enlisted in Rhodesia. ***Jewish. |
This information was last verified for accuracy: 2023-01-14
