Alan Harry Peek

A Sergeant with 500 Squadron, Alan died on 30th of August 1941 at the age of 20. 

Alan was born at Lowestoft on 24 September 1920, a son of Albert John and Valerie Rhoda Peek. He was baptised at Saint Peter's Church, Kirkley, on 15 October 1920. His family lived at Wycombe Terrace, Saint Georges Road, Lowestoft, for all of Alan's life. 

Alan served with the Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve and was a Wireless Operator/Air Gunner. He was based at Bircham Newton with 500 Squadron. 

He was killed whilst flying in Blenheim IV, V5525 MK B of No 500 Sqn, which was shot down by flak during a raid on Schiphol.  He is buried in Amsterdam New Eastern Cemetery. CREDIT:Malcolm Barrass