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A WWII BOXED RAF CASUALTY GROUP TO SERGEANT W R HELMSLEY 53 SQUADRON 1939/45 Star
Atlantic Star
War Medal
Condolence slip to Sergeant W R Hemsley.
Box of issue missing address.
Condition EF+
William Raymond Hemsley was a native of Derby, the son of Christopher and Maud. He lived with his wife Jenny in Normanton, Derby. Flight Sergeant Hemsley was a Navigator on 53 Squadron, which operated Blenheims in 1940.
On the 7th of December 1940, Hemsley, along with PO Steel and Air gunner Robson, were conducting a reconnaissance operation to the Hook of Holland in Blenheim IV T2395.
On their return, it seems they hit a barrage balloon cable, with Hemsley and Steel being killed instantly and Robson badly injured.
William is buried in Derby Cemetery.
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