Gilbert Miles
Memorial: South Gloucestershire war dead not on a local memorial
Regiment: Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve
Medals: 1939–45 Star, War Medal 1939–1945
Rank and number: Leading Aircraftsman
Parents: Arthur and Emma Miles
Marital status: Married
Home address: Parents: 21 Goulter Street, Bristol. Gilbert and Marjorie: Filton, Bristol
Pre-war occupation: Plumber's Mate
Date of birth: 27/01/1921
Date of death: 28/12/1944
Buried/Commemorated at: Buried St Peter's Churchyard Filton
Age: 23
Further information:
Gilbert was stationed at RAF Elvington York when an explosion occurred on board his Halifax bomber lll NA174, whilst it was being prepared for a bombing mission. A fire broke out in the cargo bay, a bomb exploded and four other detonations occurred, disintegrating the aircraft and killing thirteen airmen. Amongst these was Gilbert and 4 other members of his crew.
By kind permission, this information is based on the following source(s):
This information has been provided by Sarah Hands, Volunteer Researcher for the South Gloucestershire War Memorials Web Site.
By kind permission, this information is based on the following source(s):
https://www.cwgc.org/
https://www.findmypast.co.uk/
https://www.forces-war-records.co.uk/
https://www.baaa-acro.com/crash/explosion-handley-page-hp57-halifax-iii-raf-elvington-13-killed