Squadron Leader ERIC LAWRENCE MOXEY
Royal Air Force
Died 27 August 1940
Age 46 years old
CUDHAM (SS. PETER AND PAUL) CHURCHYARD, ORPINGTON
Sec. NN. Grave 26.
United Kingdom
Photographer: Andrew Fetherston
- Country of Service United Kingdom
- Awards George Cross
- Additional Info Son of William Hall Moxey and Margaret Lawrence Moxey; husband of Mary Arthur Moxey, of Walton-on-Thames, Surrey. His son, Nigel Hall Moxey, also died on service.
- Additional Citation note
The following details are given in the London Gazette of 17th December, 1940:- On 27th August, 1940, it was reported that two unexploded bombs were embedded in an aerodrome. Squadron- Leader Moxey, a technical intelligence officer employed at the aerodrome, immediately volunteered to remove them, although fully aware of the risk entailed. One of the bombs exploded, causing his death. On many occasions Squadron Leader Moxey has exhibited similar complete disregard for his personal safety.
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