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Spencer, Roy

Grave number 28
Rank Sgt. Observer Nr. 973637 R.A.F. (V.R.)
Squadron 139 Squadron
Date of birth / age July 7, 1917 / 24 years
Reported missing July 7, 1941
Aircraft type Blenheim IV Z-7424
Washed ashore July 20, 1941
Buried July 22, 1941, 5.30 p.m.
Father Edward John Spencer
Mother Doris May Spencer
Partner  
Place of residence Laleston, Bridgend, Vale of Glamorgan, Wales, England
   

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The following notes about grave 28 were found in the notebook of mayor Reinders:

Grave 28
Received notice on 21/7-'41 from German armed forces that on 20/7 the body of an Eng. airman was recovered.
Buried 22/7-'41 5.30 p.m. at bathing pavilion West. Mayor not present. Wreath from municipality.
Found items were made available to the "Gräberoffizier" by the German armed forces.
Name according to "Erkennungsmarke" R. Spencer Nr 973637 RAF VR

Below is the original note.

                         
These two photos were placed on the grave of this soldier.
The name "Roy" is written on 1 photo, making it plausible that the person in the photos is actually Roy Spencer.