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