Roy Marples
Wing Commander · 70868 · United Kingdom
- Died
- 26 April 1944, aged 24
- Fate
- Killed in action
Biography
Not known
Burial / commemoration
- Cemetery
- Chichester Cemetery, United Kingdom
Operations on this date. 3 raids in this archive were flown on the night of 26 April 1944: Cologne · Schweinfurt · Essen. (Cross-reference by date — not in itself confirmation this airman flew it.)
Timeline
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1 January 1943
Gazetted: DFC
Distinguished Flying Cross -
26 April 1944
Died
aged 24
Awards
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Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC) — gazetted 1 January 1943
In November, 1942, this officer participated in intensive attacks on the enemy's transports and supply lines. During the period, his squadron destroyed 50 and disabled 90 more transports and 3 aircraft. By his skilful leadership and courageous example Squadron Leader Marples contributed materially to the successes obtained.
Source: CWGC casualty record: MARPLES, ROY → · Commonwealth War Graves Commission