Private George William Henry Northover
30 Sep 1922 - 15 Apr 1943
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Biography
George William Northover, son of the Patrol Leader, George Herbert Northover, was a member of the Patrol until he joined the Royal Air Force Reserve as Lancaster bomber aircrew serving with 101 Squadron. Tragically, George William Northover was killed on 15th April 1943 when just 20 years old, when his plane was hit during a raid on Stuggart, Germany, crashing in France.
Postings
| Unit or location | Role | Posted from | until |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wrackleford Patrol | Patrol member | Unknown | 1943 |
National ID
WLDT 14/5
Military number
1601428
Address
Gamekeepers Cottages, Stratton, Dorset
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Caption & credit
George Herbert Northover centre, with George William to his right and Jack to his left (Dave Northover)