HERBERT WARD SAWKINGS
Herbert Sawkings was a Sergeant Air Gunner in 218 Squadron Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve. He joined the R.A.F.V.R. in 1940.
Service No : 1322090
He was the son of John Edward and Nellie Sawkings and husband of Kathleen Ethel Sawkings of Grays, Essex.
Herbert came to work at East Tilbury in 1938 in Department 324, Rubber Factory and in 1939 at the age of 16 he was sent to Holland on an all expenses paid trip as reward for good work in the Factory
He was reported Missing from Air Operations in a Short Stirling III over Germany and died on Tuesday 4th May 1943 aged 20.
Shot down by a night-fighter and crashed at Murmerwoude, south of Dokkum, Holland.
Herbert Sawkings and his crew.
Henry John Ring and Herbert Sawkings pictured when they were chosen to go to Holland in 1939.
Herbert Sawkings Grave in Damwoude, Netherlands.
Personal Inscription: TREASURED MEMORIES OF MY DEAR HUSBAND. SO GREATLY LOVED, STILL SADLY MISSED
Bata Record
04.04.39
14.05.43
3.12.43
