Kenneth Oswald Blunden
Kenneth was a Chartered Accountant's Articled Clerk before enlisting.
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He was the son of Gilbert Basil and Nellie Revett Blunden née Tanner of Grove House, Clare Valley, The Park, Nottingham. His Father a Senor Inspector of taxes for HM Government, the family lived in Finchley, North London, Canterbury and finally in The Park, Nottingham. Kenneth had a sister Beryl Mary (Botting) who was born 1912.
Thanks to Paul Markham for his help compiling this record.
His original Service Number was 937189. He was commissioned 19 October 1940 from Leading Aircraftman.
Stirling I N6020 took off 2102 25 Aug 1941 from Oakington. Crashed at Trier Germany due to a combination of battle damage and adverse weather. (rafcommands.com)
Pilot Officer K O Blunden, Pilot Officer J D Wright, Sergeant J D Edworthy (RCAF), Sergeant E W Allan (RCAF), Pilot Officer E F Drew, Sergeant G Nicholson: killed; Sergeant D A Lloyd: prisoner of war.
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Kenneth Oswald Blunden (centre middle row)
Courtesy of the International Bomber Command Centre
11 OTU group photo including Kenneth Oswald Blunden
Courtesy of the International Bomber Command Centre
Kenneth Oswald Blunden's home, Grove House, in Nottingham's Park district.
Photo: Courtesy of Paul Markham