Mellor Ronald Tank accident 19th September 1955

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  Bombardier

• Aug 4, 2014

Incredible!
another remarkable photo I missed.

 

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  28th61st

• Aug 4, 2014

What is sad about this photo, Ronald is still in the tank

Rest in Peace

 

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  Bombardier

• Aug 5, 2014

Indeed Alf a very sad story too
RIP Ronald

 

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  JosephWood

• Dec 7, 2025

Ronald was my great uncle. RIP.

Would anyone have any information about any memorials where his name might be included? Or perhaps the best line of inquiry? I was thinking the REME museum in Wiltshire. I know he is not included at the National Arboretum. I would like to get the chance to take my grandmother, Ron's younger sister, to somewhere she can remember him.

Any help would be most welcomed.

 

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  Bombardier

• Dec 8, 2025

@28th61st
Found this photo of his grave perhaps you can help @JosephWood ?

 

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  JosephWood

• Dec 9, 2025

As far as I'm aware his body was never repatriated. I can only presume this grave doesn't contain the body. But I don't know where this is. I'm made inquiries at the REME museum, hopefully they can help.

 

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  28th61st

• Dec 20, 2025

Sorry can't help as to where Ronald's body was buried. All I was informed at the time by the work colleague who showed me the photo was that Ronald's remains were never recovered. I don't know if this is a true fact or not.