[Observer1940]

I have come across a reference at 0718 on 15.8.40 in a Balloon Group ORB, referring to No.956 Squadron (Langley Balloon Squadron) finding part of a tunic with air gunner badge and 3 stripes on arm name of SURRIDGE on identity disc taken by police. Instructed to get in touch with police and obtain identity number.

In a HQFC Intell Signal from 11 Group there is a reference to a friendly aircraft hitting the Langley Barrage and crashing at Larborne Farm, West Drayton and Ops report it as a returning bomber. [Whitley P4982]

I have tried AHB, asked Bucks / Middlesex Archives regarding the Police records, including the group that campaign to get missing personnel added to the CWGC registers. Despite trying I cannot find anything else about this person, who is first mentioned at 0650 as Srgt. Surridge, but no number?

Does anyone have any information about this, or a Surridge please?

Mark