NEWLAND Kenneth Mitchell: The Relatives of Frederick Lionel WALTER

NEWLAND Kenneth Mitchell

1921 - 1943 (21 years)

Generation: 1

NEWLAND Kenneth Mitchell was born 20 Nov 1921, NZ; died 30 Mar 1943, Marham NFK; was buried Apr 1943, Marham Cemetery, Marham NFK.

Other Events:

Military: Served during WWII as No. 403021, Flight Sergeant (Air Gunner), Royal New Zealand Air Force attached to 218 Squadron, RAF.

Notes:

Military:
Crew member of a Vickers Wellington III (Z1747) bomber which suffered an unexpected structual failure when the starboard wing suddenly broke away in flight. All nine crew on board were killed. Lest We Forget.

Buried:
War Graves Plot, Grave 35