Notes
The All About Thornton website (see References) states: ‘Maurice Knapton, son of Frank and Eleanor Knapton, of 18 West End, Thornton. In the 1939 Register he was employed as a Brazer in Lighting Fitting. Sergeant, Wireless operator / Air Gunner, Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve, #1026154. On a night flying exercise from RAF Cottesmore, the aircraft a Vickers Wellington, crashed minutes after take off, killing 4 crew. Died 4 December 1942, aged 22. Grave reference: Section J, grave 399, Thornton Cemetery.'