Bonnett, Dorian Dick
In Oct. 1942 on active service Dick Bonnett D.F.C. (Lieut. Royal Fusiliers and Flight Lieut. R.A.F. adored husband of Rosemary and dearly beloved elder son of Col. And Mrs C. H. D. Bonnett of Hounslow and Hampton, Middx., age 23. The Times 28/10/1942
Biographical
| Surname(s) | Bonnett |
|---|---|
| First name(s) | Dorian Dick |
| Date of birth | 12 August 1919 |
| Place of birth | Epsom |
| Family details | Son of Col. Claude Herbert Dick and Winifred Dorothy Bonnett; husband of Rosemary L. Bonnet (née Bell) of Hampton, Middlesex |
| Previous education | Imperial Service College, Windsor |
| College | King's College London and/or King's College London Hospital |
| Dates at college | 1936-1940 |
| Dept / course | Medical |
| Military unit | RAFO, 49 Squadron |
| Service number | 45416 |
| War / conflict | World War Two (1939-1945) |
| Decorations / medals | D.F.C. |
| Citation(s) | Flying Officer Bonnett and Sergeants Dangerfield and Myers as captain, navigator and wireless operator respectively have flown together on many sorties. Each in his particular role, has displayed exceptional ability. Flying Officer Bonnett, who has spared no efforts in training his crew to the highest standard of efficiency, has always displayed the greatest determination to make every sortie a success and resolutely and ably supported by Sergeants Dangerfield and Myers , has invariably succeeded in so doing. Throughout these members of air crew have set an admirable example. London Gazette 16/10/1942 |
| Date of death | 24/10/1942 |
| Age at death | 23 |
| Rank at death | Flight Lieutenant (Pilot) |
| Cause of death | Killed on active service |
| Burial place | Littlehampton Cemetery |
| Commemoration(s) | King’ s College, St. Mary’ s Church, Hampton |
| Notes | Note on student record: Fl Lt DFC killed October 1942 |
| Sources | King’ s College London Archives, Commonwealth War Graves Commission; The Times, London Gazette |