In memory of

Aircraftman First Class Leslie Barton Harris

 
The grave of AC1 Leslie Barton Harris.
Brad Evans

Aircraftman First Class Leslie Barton Harris was killed in action while serving at Kenley during the Luftwaffe bombing raids of “The Hardest Day” – the 18th August, 1940.

He was the son of Mr. and Mrs. W. Harris of West Malling, Kent. His grandparents lived at Ryarsh Lane.

Rest in peace Sir and thank you for your service.

Service number
976057
Rank
Aircraftman First Class
Squadron
64 Squadron (14)
Airfield
Kenley (226)
Nationality
British (132)
Date of death
18/08/1940
Age at death
20
Cause of death
WW2 Killed as a result of enemy action (ground) 
Memorial or graveyard location
WEST MALLING (ST. MARY) CHURCHYARD, Kent (1)
Grave or memorial details:
Grave 154
Author
Linda Duffield
Related links on other websites
Commonwealth War Graves Commission
Related links on this website
ATTACK ALARM – Hammond Innes’s portrait of Kenley’s Hardest DayAeroplanes from "The Hardest Day"In the Press - "The Hardest Day"

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