Code: 10322
WW2 RAF 1944 Nuremberg Raid Casualty Aircrew Europe Star Medal Group.
Awarded to 1592239 Sergeant Frank Kasher of 51 Squadron 4 Group Bomber Command.
Comprising:
1939/45 Star, Aircrew Europe Star, War Medals. All with original folded ribbons
Condolence Medal forwarding slip with typed name “SERGEANT F KASHER”
Forwarding Medal Box retaining typed addressed label Mrs K Kasher of Crock Co. Durham.
Overall VGC. small amount of wear to the box.
Sgt Kasher volunteered for aircrew and qualified as an Air Gunner. Posted to 51 Squadron which operated the four engine Halifax Bomber on the night of the 30/31 March 1944 he and his crew were briefed for operations to Nuremberg. Flying as the Mid Upper gunner their Hallifax LV857 lifted from the runway of RAF Snaith at 22.11 Hrs. His aircraft was shot down by a Bf 110 night fighter near Rossbach en-route, the claim being made by Obt Hans Robert Leickhardt, his 13th Kill. All the crew were killed
Sergeant Frank Kasher now rests in Hanover War Cemetery.
The last image is digital only and shows his aircraft LV857 shortly after completion by the Handley Page works at Radlett.
