Carlton Colville
MemorialAtkins private collection
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Detailed History
Memorial for 2 men who died when their B17 crashed at Grove Farm, Carlton Colville, Pakefield, Lowestoft, Suffolk on 14 March 1945. There are also 4 roads in the immediate area which are named in honour of the incident:
Portch Close
Seavert Close
Fortress Road
Ohio Close
People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 487th Bomb Group 836th Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: 12093862
- Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Pilot
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 487th Bomb Group 836th Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: 35913730
- Highest Rank: Staff Sergeant
- Role/Job: Radio Operator
Aircraft
- Aircraft Type: B-17 Flying Fortress
- Unit: 487th Bomb Group 836th Bomb Squadron
Revisions
Edit of history. The history said '5 roads' and one of those named (Bloomfield...) seems unconnected with the memorial. The memorial itself says '4 roads'. In the edit I change '5' to '4' and deleted the fifth listed road (Bloomfield Way). The four remaining roads as named all have relevant connections: 'Portsch' and 'Seavert' are the surnames of those who died in the crash, the plane was a Flying 'Fortress', and Seavert's home was in 'Ohio'.