The story
| Crewmember | Sergeant R D Matches |
|---|---|
| Rank | Sergeant |
| Service number | 1266729 |
| Awards | unknown |
| Date as recorded | 13/14.05.43 |
| Date range | 1943-05-13 to 1943-05-14 |
| Squadron / unit | 78 |
| Aircraft | Halifax II (JB924, code EY-M) |
| RAF station / departure | Linton on Ouse |
| Time | unknown |
| Location / duty / target | Bochum |
| Incident | Crashed at Holleweg Holland |
| Fate | Killed |
| Buried or commemorated | Barradeel {Wijnaldum} |
| Command | unknown |
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