Paul, Billy
Title
Paul, Billy
William Paul
W Paul
Description
34 items. The collection concerns Flight Sergeant William Paul (423870 Royal Air Force) and contains documents and photographs. He flew operations as a wireless operator / air gunner with 467 Squadron and was killed 16 July 1944.
The collection was loaned to the IBCC Digital Archive for digitisation by Collette P Dalton and catalogued by Nigel Huckins.
Additional information on William Paul is available via the IBCC Losses Database.
The collection was loaned to the IBCC Digital Archive for digitisation by Collette P Dalton and catalogued by Nigel Huckins.
Additional information on William Paul is available via the IBCC Losses Database.
Date
2016-01-22
Publisher
IBCC Digital Archive
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Identifier
Paul, W
Collection Items
Letter from Air Ministry to officer commanding France detachment missing research and enquiry service
Agrees that enquiries have successfully established the identities of all 15 men buried in Lignieres Communal cemetery. List grave numbers and means of identity of all 15 crew members. Next of kin were being informed.
Letter from France detachment, missing research and enquiry service to Air Ministry s.14 cas
Report of exhumation and identification of bodies of two Lancasters which had collided and crashed at Lignières-de-Touraine. Lists both crews and aircraft. Pervious report that there were 15 crew in the 13 coffins was pessimistic and requested…
Billy Paul
Two photographs. On the left a head and shoulders image of an airman wearing tunic with air gunners brevet. On the right a half length portrait of a soldier wearing uniform of 15th light horse regiment.
Billy Paul
Head and shoulder portrait of an airmen wearing tunic with air gunner brevet and sergeant rank.
Grave registration report form
Place of burial, Lignières-de-Touraine and list aircrew buried at this site including Billy Paul. Notes 15 bodies buried in 13 coffins in two graves.
Letter from air ministry (P.4.cas) to officer commanding No 1 missing research and enquiry unit- casualty enquiry
List aircraft and crews of Lancaster reported missing from operations on nigh 15/16 July 1944. Includes Billy Paul's Lancaster. Quotes report from Gendarmerie National at Azy-le-Rideau that two aircraft had crashes as a result of a collision.…
Letter from No 1 MR & E Unit RAF British Force in France to Air Ministry P4 Cas
Results of investigation and findings of mid air collision between two Lancaster which crashed at Marnay in Commune of Lignières-de-Touraine, France. Details recovery of bodies and identity discs by German and French authorities. Covers burial of…
Headstones in cemetery
Three photographs of headstones in row and individual graves in communal cemetery. Photo with single headstone has plaque below 'in memory of F/Sgt Billy Paul'
Royal Australian Air Force Reserve - description and certificate of medical examination.
Loose page from another document.
Leave credits for deceased members of RAAF
Gives dates of enlistment, embarkation, death as results of air operations over France.
Clearance certificate
Clearance from various station and squadron sections for Flight Sergeant William Paul of 467 Squadron. Notes missing from operations 14/16 July 1944.
Casualty notification
For Flight Sergeant Paul, W attached RAF. Previously reported missing now presumed dead w.e.f. 16/7/44.
Casualty notification
For Flight Sergeant Paul, W attached RAF. Missing on air operations, marshalling yards, Nevers, France, 16/7/44.
Character and courses of instruction
No details of who form is for. One entry under character and trade proficiency, three entries under courses of instruction.
William Paul - RAAF application for air crew
Made out by William Paul. Gives personal details, education, public examinations taken, further education, occupation since leaving school, any flying or technical experience, sports, parents certificate.
Commonwealth of Australia statutory declaration
Signed by W Paul and justice of the peace, signifying place and date of birth.
William Paul - personal record of service - airman
Includes personal details, enlistment, previous military service, mustering, postings, promotions, movements and miscellaneous movements. Two photocopies of same document, second shows data at the bottom of form. Stamped deceased.
William Paul - RAAF certificate of service and discharge
Includes some personal details. Includes engagement date, postings, remusterings, qualifications, character and trade proficiency. Death presumed 16 July 1944.
William Paul - RAAF airman's record sheet
Some personal details and list of postings throughout service as well as promotions and qualifications. Second page lists character and trade proficiency and leave. Presumed dead on 16 July 1944.
Collection Tree
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