In Memory of
GEORGE ERNEST LATHAM
Aircraftman 1st
Class,
NZ4311093
Royal New Zealand Air Force
who died
age 21
on 28 August 1944
Son of Harry Frederick William and Elsie Latham, of Bucklands Beach, Auckland.
Commemorative Information
| Cemetery: | HOWICK PUBLIC CEMETERY, MANUKAU CITY, NEW ZEALAND |
| Grave Reference: | 54. 1. 4.. |
| Location: | The cemetery is situated in Paparoa Road, Howick, Auckland. There are 2 Commonwealth burials of the 1939-1945 war here. |
Martyn, E. For Your Tomorrow, Volume 2, p 270
Motor vehicle accident
Maintenance Wing, RNZAF Station Ardmore.
Skidded while turning his motorcycle from Alfriston Road into the Great South Road at Manurewa at about 1720, fell off and was run over by a vehicle following immediately behind. Died shortly afterwards at the scene and is buried in the Howick Public Cemetery, Auckland.
As the rider turned the corner he would have been struck by the glare of the very strong evening sunshine, which probably contributed to his accident.
Flight Rigger: NZ4311093 AC1 George Ernest LATHAM, RNZAF - Age 21.
