Tucker, Eugene
Title
Tucker, Eugene
Description
16 items. The collection relates to Sergeant Eugene Tucker (581420, 1916-1940). He was shot down flying over Morval, France whilst on day-raid to Arras. He flew operations in a Bristol Blenheim as an observer with 15 Squadron. The collection consists of photographs, documents, and correspondence.
The collection was loaned to the IBCC Digital Archive for digitisation by Mary Collins and catalogued by the following University of Lincoln and Bishop Lincoln University students: Jamie Boyle, Bethany Coleman, Olly Osborne, Imogen Parker, Rhys Phillips and Abi York.
Additional information on Eugene Tucker is available at the IBCC Losses Database.
The collection was loaned to the IBCC Digital Archive for digitisation by Mary Collins and catalogued by the following University of Lincoln and Bishop Lincoln University students: Jamie Boyle, Bethany Coleman, Olly Osborne, Imogen Parker, Rhys Phillips and Abi York.
Additional information on Eugene Tucker is available at the IBCC Losses Database.
Date
2019-01-20
Type
Text
Text. Correspondence
Publisher
IBCC Digital Archive
Rights
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Identifier
Tucker, E
Collection Items
Three men standing outside
Three men dressed in formal suits; they are standing outside a camouflaged painted building. They all have their hands in their pockets. On the lapel of the two men, centre and right, are RAF badges.
Eugene Tucker in RAF uniform
Eugene Tucker sat down for a formal photograph. He wears his RAF uniform with his sergeant stripes on his left arm, and observer badge on his left lapel.
Eugene Tucker
Eugene Tucker wearing his flight suit, standing outside, in front of camouflaged buildings.
Three men standing outside
A line of three men standing casually outside a building, Eugene Tucker in centre. They are all dressed formally, the one on the left is smoking a pipe. The one to the right has a RAF pin on the lapel of his suit.
Four men in Sidcot suits
Four aircrew standing outside a building in flight suits. Eugene Tucker is front right.
Denton Airman missing. Sergt-Observer E. Tucker.
Details that Sergeant-Observer Eugene Tucker is missing in action. This news details the life of Tucker prior to joining the RAF. He also has a brother serving in the RAF in the Far East.
Eugene Tucker's school report
The school report of Eugene Tucker in 1933. He attended St. Bede’s College, Manchester. It details that Tucker was top of his class in most of his subjects. Tucker took courses in composition, literature, Latin, Greek, French, and Spanish. It has a…
Buckingham Palace letter of condolence to Eugene Tucker's family
A generic letter sent from Buckingham Palace to the relatives of those who have died in the war, it expresses the greatest sympathy to the family. The letter was sent to Eugene Tucker’s family from George VI.
Eugene Tucker's scholarship
A letter from the Lancashire Education Committee informing that Eugene Tucker has been accepted to attend Ashton-under-Lyne secondary school.
Aircraft loss card
An aircraft loss card, it states the loss of the Bristol Blenheim L9403 bomber, that was part of 15 Squadron. The Pilot Officer 42249 James Masters, Sergeant 584120 Eugene Tucker, and 551983 Clifford Thompson are declared dead.
Denton book of remembrance
A letter from the council inviting the residents of Denton to attend a ceremony that will remember the lives of the fallen citizens who died during 'the last Great War'. The ceremony took place at the Festival Hall, Peel Street, Denton. A Book of…
Eugene Tucker's career record
A record of the RAF career of E. Tucker; it details his career from when he signed up in 1939, to his final position in 1940. It also states that Tucker was killed in action. Written in a letter to Mrs. P. Tucker, who had previously asked to see…
Letter from Charles Evans to relative of Eugene Tucker
Charles Evans, writing on behalf of the Air Ministry, to Sergeant Eugene Tucker’s father stating that it is to be assumed that Eugene Tucker had lost his life.
Letter from Eugene Tucker to his parents
A Christmas letter written by 9-year-old Eugene Tucker sent back home to his family. It is sent from St Mary’s school, Denton. He thanks his parents for caring for him and wishes them the best for next year.
Letter from J. Cooke to relative of Eugene Tucker
Written to the family members of Eugene Tucker, from the head of the St. Bede's College, J. Cooke. He sends condolences to the family following Eugene Tucker's death. Cooke recounts his memories of Tucker’s time at the school.
Collection Tree
- Tucker, Eugene