The Association has learned of the death of Lt(A) Kenneth Edward Ward DSC, RNVR on 30 November 2014.

 

From Records

Ken was a pilot with 894NAS HMS Indefatigable 1943-45 and 1833 Reserve Squadron in 1946.

 

From References

 

Whilst flying Seafire NN447 of 894 Squadron during Operation Meridian II on 29 January 1945, two Ki-21 aircraft destroyed, one shared with the ship.

 

London Gazette 1 May 1945 – Operation Meridian –  Air strikes on the oil refineries at Palembang on 24 and 29 January 1945

TSubLt(A) Kenneth Edward WARD RNVR Distinguished Service Cross