Greer, Robert Francis
Title
Greer, Robert Francis
Description
127 items. The collection concerns Flight Lieutenant Robert Francis Greer (1922 - 1945, 131053, 207860 Royal Air Force) and contains his log books, correspondence, documents, objects and photographs. He flew operations as a pilot with 178 Squadron and was killed 22 March 1945.
The collection was loaned to the IBCC Digital Archive for digitisation by John Rogerson and catalogued by Nigel Huckins.
Additional information on Robert Francis Greer is available via the IBCC Losses Database.
The collection was loaned to the IBCC Digital Archive for digitisation by John Rogerson and catalogued by Nigel Huckins.
Additional information on Robert Francis Greer is available via the IBCC Losses Database.
Date
2024-10-30
Publisher
IBCC Digital Archive
Rights
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Identifier
Greer, RF
Collection Items
Robert Greer's grave stone
Grave of Flight Lieutenant R F Greer pilot Royal Air Force, 22 March 1944.
A letter to a wounded soldier in the great war on his 21st birthday
Addressed to dear Bobby a six verse poem to a family member.
The Villach Road
Two pages of chapter from travel book which tells of the crash of an English plane and the death of an airman witnessed by locals.
London Gazette - 24 October 1944
Robert Greer promotion to Flight Lieutenant as of 9 October 1944. Includes many other promotions and awards.
London Gazette - 25 May 1943
Newspaper records promotion of Robert Greer to Flying Officer on 9 April 1943, as well as other promotions and awards.
London Gazette - 1 December 1942
Newspaper with service personnel commissions and awards. Robert Greer commissioned as pilot officer RAFVR on 9 Oct 1942.
Preston catholic college memorial booklet
List with photographs of all ex-pupils who gave their lives in the second world war. Robert Greer on page 9. Notes he joined RAF in October 1940 and was shot down over Austria 22/23 March 1945 while piloting a Liberator. A number of other RAF airmen…
Robert Greer’s Royal Air Force Pilot’s Flying Log Book. One
Robert Greer’s Pilot’s Flying Log Book from 15th December 1941 until 31st March 1943. During this time trained as a pilot. Initially at No. 18 Elementary Flying Training School in the United Kingdom before being posted to Basic Flying training School…
Letter from Bob Greer to his mother
Writes he would be at 18 EFTS at Fair Oaks Near Woking for some weeks. Writes of lack of transport in the local area. States he will almost certainly go abroad. Mentions visit to London and pay matters. Confers about watch and catches up with family…
Letter to Robert Greer from Mary Burt and family
Had not heard from him and wondered whether he had received package of cigarettes she sent. Writes of her family/friends activities and recollects his stay at Tuscaloosa. Chat about acquaintances an other gossip. Mentions contact with his family.
Catholic College Preston - diary
Diary for 1936-37. List school months and days including events. Pages with annotation. Includes class lists and other school infomation including sports fixtures, lectures and prospectus.
Letter to Robert Greer mother from Imperial War Graves Commission
States that arrangements for visits to graves were not made by the commission and suggested getting in touch with travel agent. If she would let them know when they were to visit he would let cemetery caretaker know.
Letter to Robert Greer's father from national association of local government officers
Expressing sympathy for loss of his son.
Robert Greer's school report
Report on progress, conduct and attendance. Marks for English, maths and drawing.
Letter to Mr and Mrs Greer from Mary Burt
Sent in reply to their card. Hopes they had had good news about Bob. Comments that English streets would be empty as US troops had gone home with English brides. Mentions Mavis growing up and that they were canning peaches. Comments on UK rationing.
Letter from Bob Greer to his mother
Includes partial typewritten transcript. Catches up with mail to and from, and home news. Mentions progress in flying training and upcoming checks. Comments on mothers news from home. Transcript ends at end of third written page. Continues about his…
Letter from Bob Greer to his mother
Includes transcript. Apologises for lack of letters. Mentions leave in Alexandria, short visit to Naples and was at a new base (Italy) and weather was different than in Egypt. Says he had not sent Christmas cards and catches up with home news.…
Letter from Bob Greer to his mother
Includes typewritten transcript. Writes a little about activities at RAF Sidmouth. Asks for friends address to be sent.
Letter from Bob Greer to his family
Writing from receiving depot and not sure of final destination. Mentions writing from the boat. Comments of food and shops. Writes about girls, the camp and lights being on. Mentions weather and new arrivals.
Letter to Bob Greer from Francis Loosier
Envelope addressed to F/O Greer, 178 Squadron, British General Mediterranean Forces from F Loosler Georgia USA. Writes of her activities including picnics. Covers her daily routine. Mentions USO taking up her time. Encloses photograph. More chat,…
Letter to Mrs M Renner from Commonwealth War Graves Commission
States that Flight Lieutenant Robert Greer RAFVR lost his life on 22 March 1945 and was buried at Klagenfurt war cemetery, Austria. Gives directions to cemetery. Handwritten note 'age 22 was bombing the marshalling yards at Villach'. Two versions of…
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