Gadd, George Edward
Title
Gadd, George Edward
Gadd, G E
Description
Five items. The collection concerns Sergeant George Edward Gadd (b. 1923, 1216729 Royal Air Force) and contains documents and correspondence. He flew operations as an air gunner with 101 Squadron and was killed 3 April 1943.
The collection was loaned to the IBCC Digital Archive for digitisation by Philip Gadd and catalogued by Andy Fitter.
Additional information on George Gadd is available via the IBCC Losses Database.
The collection was loaned to the IBCC Digital Archive for digitisation by Philip Gadd and catalogued by Andy Fitter.
Additional information on George Gadd is available via the IBCC Losses Database.
Date
2019-04-16
Publisher
IBCC Digital Archive
Rights
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Identifier
Gadd, GE
Collection Items
Telegram to George Edward Gadd's father
A telegram to Mr G Gadd informing him of the death of his son, Sergeant George Edward Gadd.
Letter from Officer Commanding 101 Squadron to Mr Gadd
A letter of condolence from the Officer Commanding 101 Squadron to Mr. G Gadd, the father of Sergeant George Edward Gadd. It details the circumstances surrounding Gadd's death and describes him as a very capable air gunner and a popular and esteemed…
Letter from Squadron Leader W. C. Ollason to Mr Gadd
A letter of condolence from the captain of Sergeant George Edward Gadd's crew to his father, Mr G Gadd. It describes the circumstances of Sergeant Gadd's death in action and tells how much he was liked and respected. It goes on to say that the crew…
George Edward Gadd biography
A short biography of Sergeant George Gadd, containing information about his death, his family and his civilian life and boxing prowess before joining the Royal Air Force.
It also states that his name can be found on the Dunstable War memorial and…
It also states that his name can be found on the Dunstable War memorial and…
George Edward Gadd
Personal research on George Edward Gadd by his younger brother. It describes how he died and how his parents found out about his death on their way to visit him. It also mentions his amateur boxing and engagement to Kathleen Smith, a farmer's…
Collection Tree
- Gadd, George Edward