In Memory Of
KOLITZ, LOUIS PHILLIP
Service Details
Age:
30
Date of Birth:
1910-10-20
Service No:
80119
Rank:
Pilot Officer
Unit:
218 Sqdn.
Regiment:
Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve
Date of Death:
1941-07-24
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.
Commemoration
Grave Reference:
Panel 33.
Cemetery:
RUNNYMEDE MEMORIAL
Localitly:
Surrey
Country:
United Kingdom
Additional Information
Son of Nachman and Chana (nee Lapin) Kolieditzki, of Jerusalem. Born Poland. Enlisted in Rhodesia. ***Jewish.
