Geoffrey Trickett
Service number
D/JX 222869
Military unit
Polish Ship Blyskawica Royal Navy
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Date of birth
Date of death
12 Nov 1942 (21 years old)
Place of birth
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Family history
Son of William Henry and Eleanor May Trickett, of Rainworth, Nottinghamshire
Military history
Blyskawica joined in the liberation efforts performed by the Allies, first during the landing at Algiers. 12th November 1942 while giving fire support to the beach area 'Beer Green' in the region of Sidi Ferruchon a raid of over 40 bombers attacked both landing ground and shipping. In this action the ship suffered significant damage and losses, 20% of the crew either wounded or killed. Blyskawica claimed 1 Ju88 shot down.
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