Squadron Leader [Pilot]
George Alan Roden
DFC
Awards
Conflict:
WW2
Additional Information:
Son of Alfred George and Dorothy Roden; husband of Rata Roden, of Tauranga, Auckland, New Zealand.
References:
NZ WAR GRAVES
CONTRIBUTED
Biographical Notes:
Public Contributions:
Submitted by: Philip Bowen
Relationship to casualty: None
George was a pupil at Bromsgrove School, Worcs 1931-5. [Record since amended - NZWGT]Submitted by: Sara Kovac
Relationship to casualty: Custodian for George's DFC
Submitted by: Sara Kovac
Relationship to casualty: none
George Roden born 15 January 1918 Birmingham. Cause of death: George was squadron leader of 626 Squadron and was shot down during a bombing mission over Berlin on 02/12/1943. All crew perished. [Rec... Read MoreAdd a Story or Photo
Personal Tributes:
Casualty
Service Number:
37893
Name:
George Alan Roden Rank:
Squadron Leader
Additional Rank:
Pilot
Date of Birth:
Not known
Date of Birth - Unverified:
15/01/1918
Place of Birth:
Birmingham, Warwickshire, England
Date of Enlistment:
Not known
Marital Status on Enlistment:
Single
Marital Status on Death:
Married
Unit:
Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve, 626 Squadron
Casualty Details
Cause of Death:
Date of Death:
02 December 1943
Day of Death:
Thursday
Age at Death:
25
Conflict:
WW2
Cemetery
Cemetery:
Cemetery Reference:
5. E. 2.
Cemetery Location:
Germany