Aircraftman 1st Class

Edward James Mannell

Conflict: 
WW2
Additional Information: 

Son of John Weekes Mannell, and of Kate Mannell (nee Goggin), of Masterton.

References:
  • CWGC
  • Martyn (1998)
NZ WAR GRAVES

Biographical Notes:

During an air-to-ground firing exercise, the Wildebeest lV piloted by Alfred Todman was seen climbing to 250ft off Murawai beach before diving steeply into the sea. Wireless Operator Edward Mannell was also killed but the 3rd crew member escaped with injuries.

[For Your Tomorrow, Errol Martyn, Volume 1, Page 184]

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Casualty

Service Number: 
412455
Name:
Edward James Mannell
Rank: 
Aircraftman 1st Class
Date of Birth:
Not known
Date of Enlistment:
Not known
Unit:
Royal New Zealand Air Force

Casualty Details

Cause of Death:
Air Accident
Date of Death:
25 February 1942
Day of Death:
Wednesday
Age at Death: 
20
Conflict: 
WW2

Embarkation Details

Text in italics supplied by Cenotaph Online, Auckland War Memorial Museum

Cemetery

Cemetery Reference: 
5192. 3. 18.
Cemetery Location: 
New Zealand
Edward James Mannell
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