On 3rd July 1944 a V1 Flying Bomb struck near to Spring Cottage, Westfield. The bomb was likely to have been intercepted by a British Fighter plane, whose job it was to bring the bombs down before they reached major population areas. The thinking being that it was better to limit the casualties these powerful … Read more
Name: Margaret Doris Linch Died on: Tuesday, 4th July 1944 Died at: Spring Cottage, Westfield Additional Information: Margaret Linch, aged 23, was wounded when a V1 Rocket impacted near to Spring Cottage in Westfield. Margaret died the next day at Buchanan Hospital. She was the only casualty. Margaret was the daughter of Mr & Mrs … Read more
Name: Ethel Maria Barnes Died on: Sunday, July 16th 1944 Died at: Shear Barn Farm, Barley Lane, Hastings Additional Information: Ethel Barnes, aged 48, was killed when a V1 Rocket hit Shear Barn Farm at Barley Lane, Hastings. She was the only casualty. Ethel was the daughter of William George Barnes. If you can provide … Read more
Name: Martha May Thompsett Died on: Sunday, July 16th 1944 Died at: Old Church Road, Hollington Old Lane, St Leonards Additional Information: Martha Thompsett, aged 48, was killed when a V1 Rocket hit Old Church Road, Hollington, St Leonards. Two others were killed with 47 others injured, 12 seriously.. Martha was married to Frederick Spencer … Read more
Name: Frederick Spencer Thompsett Died on: Sunday, July 16th 1944 Died at: Old Church Road, Hollington Old Lane, St Leonards Additional Information: Frederick Thompsett, aged 50, was killed when a V1 Rocket hit Old Church Road, Hollington, St Leonards. Two others were killed with 47 others injured, 12 seriously.. Frederick was married to Martha May … Read more
Name: Henry William Colbran Died on: Sunday, July 16th 1944 Died at: Old Church Road, Hollington Old Lane, St Leonards Additional Information: Henry Colbran, aged 43, was killed when a V1 Rocket hit Old Church Road, Hollington, St Leonards. Two others were killed with 47 others injured, 12 seriously.. Henry was married to F A … Read more