In Memory Of

SELLEY, RONALD NICHOLAS

Service Details
Age:
 23
Date of Birth:
 1917-05-27
Service No:
 39689
Rank:
 Flight Lieutenant
Regiment:
 Royal Air Force
Date of Death:
 1941-03-05
Cause of Death:
 Died in Aircraft Accident, Hudson I N7315, crashed at Wick, following engine failure
Commemoration
Grave Reference:
 Panel 4.
Cemetery:
 EDINBURGH (WARRISTON) CREMATORIUM
Localitly:
 Edinburgh
Country:
 United Kingdom
Additional Information
Decorations:
 Distinguished Flying Cross, Mentioned in Despatches
Citations:
 LG Sup 14 June 1940 pg. 3622 - "In June, 1940, this officer was captain of one of a flight of three aircraft engaged in protecting shipping evacuating the British Expeditionary Force. A formation of some forty Junkers 87's was encountered, and were immediately attacked. Flight Lieutenant Selley shot down two of the enemy aircraft with his front guns. By skilful manoeuvring he also enabled his rear gunner to shoot down a third and damage a further two enemy aircraft.", MID LG Sup 11 July 1940 pg. 4268
Son of Nicholas Peter and Mildred Selley. Born Durban. Educated at Michaelhouse. Selley sailed from Cape Town the Sterling Castle with private flying experience and commissioned in 1937. The King complimented F/Off Ronald Selley for sinking a U-Boat a month after his DFC. Learned to fly at Baragwanath