Ronald Albert Purrett
MilitaryLeading Aircraftman, 1318367. Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve. Age 25. Son of James Henry and Margaret Purrett, of Slough, Buckinghamshire, England; husband of Joan Gibson Purrett, of Slough.
The oldest and only married RAF Cadet buried in the British Plot. Killed in a plane crash at 12.55 December 14 1942. Ron was a student at Riddle Field, Clewiston and had been married for only 8 months prior to death.
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Units served with
- Type Category: Air base
- Air Force: Royal Air Force
- Type Category: Combat organisation
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- Site type: Airfield
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| Event | Location | Date | Description |
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Died |
12 December 1942 | ||
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Buried |
Oak Ridge Cemetery | Lot 11. Block U. Grave 8. |
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