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Identity
Person No.
8326
Service No.
80127
Last Name
First Name
Norman Edward
Initials
N E
Date of Birth
Unknown
Est. Birth Year
Age at Death
20
Death Record
Cause code
KIA 14,779
Killed in action
Cause of Death
Killed in action, Lancaster W4266, target Soltau, Germany, hit by flak and shot down by Oberleutnant Herbert Lutje (8./NJG 1), flying a night-fighter; it was his 16th claim. Crashed 0.5 km north of the hamlet Haerst, Zwolle
Military Service
Rank
Flying Officer
Defence Force
UK 4,066
British forces
Notes

Born Selukwe (now Shurugwi), Southern Rhodesia. He attended Selukwe Public School and then Chaplin School in Gwelo.

Citations

LG Sup 14 April 1942 pg. 1645 - "On 12th February, 1942, this officer participated in an attack on the German warships in their voyage through the Channel. Following a methodical search, he flew across the convoy and was met by fierce anti-aircraft fire. Undeterred, he pressed home his attack and released his bombs across one of the battleships from 800 feet. After regaining height, his aircraft was hit by shall fire and it became uncontrollable. Pilot Officer Goldsmith skilfully regained control, however, and was then able to fly the aircraft safely back to this country. Throughout he showed great courage and superb airmanship."

LG Sup 14 April 1942 pg. 1645 p.1645
LG Sup 14 April 1942 pg. 1645 p.1645
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