Lawrence Banikhin

Flight Sergeant, 136 Squadron
Service number 798501
Died 6 Oct 1942
Buried Ranchi War Cemetery, India
Age 23

Lawrence was born on 10 Sep 1919 in St Johns, Newfoundland, the son of Frank and Esther nee Lusher. Lawrence had a twin brother Wilfred and two younger siblings Marion and Cyril.

Lawrence’s story can be found on the links below.

Resources

Lawrence’s story. Grateful thanks to Lynn, Lawrence’s niece for the information. Download

Gallery

  • Frank’s business in St John’s
  • Wilfred, Marion and Lawrence
  • Lawrence, Cyril and Wilfred
  • Courtesy of ‘Bloody Shambles’ by Christopher Shores and Brian Cull
  • Frank Banikhin Obituary
  • Courtesy of 136 Squadron RAF Facebook