Edward Henry Moss
Person details
| Forename(s) | Edward Henry |
|---|---|
| Surname | Moss |
| Rank | Squadron Leader (Pilot) |
| Regiment | RAFVR |
| Age | 32 |
| Death | Missing, killed in action |
| Place of Death | Western Europe > Germany |
| Date of Death | 31/03/1944 |
| Year of Entry | 0 |
| House Letter | - |
| School Notes | - |
| Comments |
War record of 61 Squadron http://www.raf.mod.uk/history/bombercommandno61squadron.cfm http://www.historyofwar.org/air/units/RAF/61_wwII.html |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission Link | https://www.cwgc.org/find-record... |
| Unit | 61 Squadron |
| Prefect | - |
| Military Decorations | DFC |
| Album Number | 23 |
| Battle | Leipsig Raid |
| Previous Regiment | |
| Burial or Cemetery | Germany > Hanover |
| Citations | |
| Archives | Correspondence file in OR files in Radley Archives |
| Post School | Trinity College, Oxford; Schoolmaster |
| Prep School | |
| Prisoner of War | |
| Radlein Obituary |
June 18 1944. Recorded as missing June 17 1945. Squadron Leader E. H. Moss, D.F.C. ("Jimmy"), whose death was recently reported, was killed in the "Leipsig" raid of March 29/30 of last year, and at the age of 32. He was educated at Hawtrey's, Malvern, and Trinity, Oxford; and was a master at Radley College from 1936 until war broke out, when he joined the Wiltshire Regiment. He was promoted to Captain in 1940, but in 1941 transferred to the R.A.F. After being trained as a pilot, he was for some time an instructor, and then flew a number of operational flights in Lancasters. He was awarded the D.F.C. shortly before his death. At Malvern he was in the Cricket XI for four years, Captain of Cricket his last two years, and in the Rackets pair. At Oxford he narrowly missed his cricket "blue" - many people would agree that he amply deserved it. He was a beautiful bat, and a rapid scorer. He played four years for the University at golf, and was captain his last two years - and a very good player he was. He came "down" with a good degree in History and became a schoolmaster - an extraordinarily good one, beloved by all who knew him, boys and masters. His capacity for seeing always the best in other people, his modesty, his high sense of duty, won instant admiration and affection. He was always natural, genuine and sincere, giving himself heart and soul to whatever he had to do, and surprised if others seemed grateful for services which he regarded as obvious and simple duties. The high standard he set himself was infectious and inspiring, so that it was natural for all who knew him to respond with the best they had to give. Many who heard him talk of Bomber Command will remember how moving was his enthusiasm for his service, his admiration of his brother airmen from all parts of the Empire and America, his warm appreciation of the ground crews that served him,- in fact his whole love of humanity, and humble thankfulness to God. |
| Service Number | 106228 |
| Place of Birth |
