In memory of

Sergeant Derrick Wilson Halton

 
Derrick photographed under training
 
Sgt. Halton remembered on the Runnymede Memorial, panel 14.
Jane Collman

Derrick worked as a reporter before enlisting in the RAFVR. He married his sweetheart, Peggy, when war broke out. On 15th August, his Hurricane was attacked by two Bf109’s and dived into the sea. 


See linked article below for more information.

Rest in peace Sir and thank you for your service.

Service number
748212
Rank
Sergeant
Squadron
615 squadron (16)
Airfield
Kenley (226)
Nationality
British (132)
Date of death
15/08/1940
Age at death
21
Cause of death
WW2 Killed in Action - shot down by enemy aircraft
Memorial or graveyard location
Runnymede Memorial (46)
Grave or memorial details:
Panel 14
Related links on other websites
Commonwealth War Graves CommissionBattle of Britain London Monument
Related links on this website
Kenley's Few - Derrick Wilson "Wee Halty" Halton

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