Robert Henry Smith

Military Fire Services
Age
30

Rank / Role
Air Fitter

Brigade/Service
Royal Navy - RAF Christchurch

Cause of death
Injuries resulting from bombs on crashed Thunderbolt fighter bomber aircraft exploding, dring firefighting operations.

Location died
Foxwood Avenue, Christchurch, Dorset

Current Fire Authority
Defence

Further information

Service number FX109554. Royal Naval Fire Crew, part of HMS Raven based at Christchurch Airfield. Awarded Kings Commendation for Brave Conduct. Three other Naval Firemen and one NFS Fireman also killed.

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Thanks for contacting us. Yes, all are commemorated in this book. NFS Fireman William Marshall also died as a result at this incident. He is also recorded in this book. The Trust records all members of the fire service regardless of governing authority of the time, going back to the 1700s. if you wish, you can contact the Trust archivist as listed on this site.

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