Wittes Churchyard
Historical Information (Source: CWGC)
In the churchyard, some 9 metres north of the corner of the church, are the graves of 3 airmen of the Royal Air Force.
Served with
- United Kingdom (3)
Served in
- Air Force (3)
Blenheim IV R3823 – 30 June 1940 – 107 Sqdn
Took off from Wattisham. Shot down by Flak at Wittes, France.
Pilot Officer (Pilot) BENNETT, RICHARD HENRY MONTAGUE - Service Number 41656
Died 30/06/1940 Aged 21
107 Sqdn. Royal Air Force
Mentioned in Despatches
Son of Harry Montague Bennett and Jean Claire Bennett, of Blairmore, Alberta Canada.
Sergeant (Wireless Operator) HARRISON, DENIS STORR - Service Number 527017
Died 30/06/1940 Aged 22
107 Sqdn. Royal Air Force
Son of Thomas Henry and Ann Storr Harrison.
INSCRIPTION: WHEN HE WAS TRIED, HE RECEIVED THE CROWN OF LIFE
Sergeant (Observer) LANGFORD, ALBERT BERNARD - Service Number 581228
Died 30/06/1940 Aged 22
107 Sqdn. Royal Air Force
Son of Albert Incram Langford, and Caroline Ethel Langford, of Boston, Lincolnshire.
INSCRIPTION: THE MEMORY OF THOSE DEAR AND HAPPY DAYS, NOW PAST, SHALL LIVE MY WHOLE LIFE THROUGH