Basic Details
Surname
Stapleton
Forenames
Miles Henry
Gender
Male
Information stated on memorial
War
Second World War (1939-1945)
Served or died
Died
Notes
The College website (see References) carries this brief biography: 'College Notes: Came up in 1934 to study History. BA 1937. Military Service: Lieutenant (A) RNVR. 821 Squadron, Fleet Air Arm. Shot down 21 January 1943 making a torpedo attack on a convoy, whilst operating from HMS Grebe, Dekheila airfield, Alexandria, Eqypt.'
Primary Service
Our References
Service (Primary - Our reference)
Royal Navy
Unit (Primary - Our reference)
Fleet Air Arm
Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference)
Lieutenant (A)
Death and Burial details
Year of death
1943
Month of death
January
Day of death
21
Manner of death reference
Killed in Action