BROMLEY Neil Ballingal Reid

Awarded O.B.E., D.F.C.

Neil Bromley was born in 1914. He attended Malvern College in House 7 from 1928 to 1933.

On 6th September 1944 Neil Bromley was the pilot of Mosquito PZ230. The aircraft exploded in the air and crashed at Acuum near Wilhelnshaven, Germany killed him and Flight Lieutenant Philip Vincent Truscott, DFC.

The following information has been researched by John Jones:
6-7 September 1944
169 Squadron Mosquito VI PZ230 VI-
Bomber Support
Took off from RAF Great Massingham at 21:02
Hit by Marine Flak at Wilhelmshaven and exploded in mid air. Crashed near Accum East of Jever at 22:30. (Nachtjagd Combat Archive 1944 Part 4 – Theo Boiten)
The crew were initially buried in Heldenfriedhof Wittmund
Wg Cdr Bromley reinterred 5 April 1947.
Flt Lt Truscott reinterred 3 April 1947.
Flt Lt Truscott awarded DFC whilst with 169 Squadron. Gazetted 20 October 1944.
Citation
Flight Lieutenant Truscott has flown on. many operational sorties. He has set a splendid example by his courage, skill and determination, and has assisted in the destruction of four enemy aircraft. His services have been of immense value to the squadron.
Sqn Ldr Bromley awarded MiD. Gazetted 20 December 1940.
Wg Cdr Bromley awarded OBE(M). Gazetted 1 January 1944.
Wg Cdr Bromley awarded DFC whilst with 169 Squadron. Gazetted 20 October 1944.
Citation
Wing Commander Bromley has completed many sorties and has destroyed three enemy aircraft. He has proved himself a fine and inspiring leader.
Crew
Pilot: 33158 Wg Cdr Neil Ballingal Reid Bromley OBE DFC MiD – Sage War Cemetery Plot 3 Row D Grave 15.
Navigator: 86235 Flt Lt Philip Vincent Truscott DFC – Sage War Cemetery Plot 3 Row D Grave 14.

Copyright:
London Gazette
CWGC
Nachtjagd Combat Archive 1944 Part 4 – Theo Boiten
Bomber Command Losses of the Second World War – W R Chorley