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Sgt James Hill and Sgt John Sykes.

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magpie

magpie Report 12 Nov 2014 15:02

I am currently researching the crew of Lancaster ED 347 who lost their lives over Holland in Dec 1942. Sgts Hill and Sykes were members of that crew and any information about them would be very gladly received.

Gritty

Gritty Report 12 Nov 2014 15:15

For Ref:

John Sykes
Sergeant
Trade: Flt. Engr.
Service No: 1014079
Date of Death: 20/12/1942
Age: 30
Regiment/Service: Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve 9 Sqdn.
Grave Reference: Grave 92.
Cemetery: OOSTERHOUT PROTESTANT CEMETERY
Additional Information: Son of George Bertram and Mary Elizabeth Sykes, of Heaton, Bradford, Yorkshire.

James Hill
Rank: Sergeant
Trade: Air Gnr.
Service No: 1326399
Date of Death: 20/12/1942
Age: 30
Regiment/Service: Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve 9 Sqdn.
Grave Reference: Grave 95.
Cemetery: OOSTERHOUT PROTESTANT CEMETERY
Additional Information: Son of John and Mary Hill, of Manchester; husband of Norah Hill, of Higher Blackley, Manchester.

magpie

magpie Report 12 Nov 2014 16:28

Hi Gritty,
Thanks for the info. I do actually know these details, but what I am trying to find is family members of these two chaps.(apologies as I didn't make this clear) My father was a member of the crew and I am in touch with a Dutch Archavist who is writing a book about all 11 planes that crashed in this area, ED347 being one of them. We have found five families and would very much like to contact the remaining two. Your efforts are much appreciated though and anything you can find out about any living relations would be a real coup!!!
Best wishes.

greyghost

greyghost Report 12 Nov 2014 16:39

Related -
http://www.genesreunited.co.uk/boards/board/military_chat/thread/1337330

AmazingGrace08

AmazingGrace08 Report 12 Nov 2014 22:07

Sounds very interesting good luck with your research!