In Memory Of

KEELEY, PERCY NORMAN

Service Details
Age:
 29
Date of Birth:
 -0001-11-30
Service No:
 785003
Rank:
 Flight Sergeant
Unit:
 113 Sqdn.
Regiment:
 Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve
Date of Death:
 1942-01-24
Cause of Death:
 Killed in action, Blenheim IV Z7582, raid on Bangkok, Sgt P Keeley, Sgt Dingle, Sgt D Briggs KIA. On 24 January a night raid was made on Bangkok, all serviceable aircraft participating. The Blenheims attacked singly at ten-minute intervals, bombing from 2000 feet with a war load of four 250 lb. bombs and four 25 lb. incendiaries. Large explosions and several fires resulted. An intense anti-aircraft barrage was again encountered over the target area, and two aircraft, including Z7582 piloted by Sergeant Keeley, failed to return
Commemoration
Grave Reference:
 Coll. grave 10. M. 10-12.
Cemetery:
 KANCHANABURI WAR CEMETERY
Country:
 Thailand
Additional Information
Son of Edward and Eva Kelley, of Brakpan. Commemoration stone in Brakpan Cemetery