World War II

Mr Neil Munro (1931-1932)

  • Date of birth 17 March 1922
  • School Information Brother of Gordon Robert Munro (27-32)
  • Career Information None
  • Date of Death 26 February 1944
  • Cause of Death Took off 2104 on 25 Feb 1944 from West Raynham flying on a bomber support mission to Augsburg, Germany. Crashed on return to base. See more details below
  • Location Manor House 1 mile south of Wellingham 9 miles NNW of Swaffham Norfolk
  • Cemetery Cambridge City Cemetery - Grave 13754
  • Rank Flying Officer
  • Brand of Service Royal Air Force Voluntary Reserve, 239 Squadron
  • Story NEILMUNRO31-32

Prior to joining the RAF in April 1940, he had an eventful time in Norway at the time of the German invation of that country. He managed to successfully escape and became a Flying Officer with 239 Squadron. He was killed on 26 February 1944 returning from a bombing raid over Germany. Click on the link to read the full story kindly supplied by his family. Buried at Cambridge City Cemetery.