In memory of

Aircraftman First Class Roy Tapner

 
The grave of AC1 Roy Tapner in Airmen's Corner, St. Luke's churchyard, Whyteleafe.
Linda Duffield

Roy Tapner was killed during the Luftwaffe bombing raids on RAF Kenley on 18th August, 1940 – the Battle of Britain’s “Hardest Day”.

Roy was the son Ernest and Hilda Tapner (nee Wood), of Brighton, Sussex. He was born in 1919, in Steyning and had two older sisters – Irene and Dorothy.

Rest in peace Sir and thank you for your service.

 

Service number
904596
Rank
Aircraftman First Class
Squadron
64 Squadron (14)
Airfield
Kenley (226)
Nationality
British (132)
Date of death
18/08/1940
Age at death
21
Cause of death
WW2 Killed as a result of enemy action (ground) 
Memorial or graveyard location
St. Luke's churchyard (26)
Whyteleafe. (27)
Grave or memorial details:
Row F. Grave 33C.
Author
Linda Duffield
Related links on other websites
Commonwealth War Graves Commission

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