wrote on February 6, 2008
I am a Civilian Instructor with No 1260 Air Training Corp, Newark Nottinghamshire. For those who don’t know, the Air Training Corp in the UK has young Men and Women aged 13-18 in its ranks. It gives them a valuable insight into life in the Military and teaches them many valuable life skills. During WW2 some Cadets served on RAF Bases in the UK. I am after information on Cadet Keith Rollason Couzin-Wood. Keith was only 16 when he died on 27/7/1942. He lies in a Commonwealth War grave in Newark, so I am assuming that he was serving at the time of his death. The records of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission show that he was possibly attached to 408 Sqn. I think the link is good as he died at the time that 408 Sqn were based at RAF Balderton. RAF Balderton has now completely vanished under a road, a housing estate or farm land, no more than 5 miles from this Youngman’s grave. He may have died in an accident or through illness. Either way at 16 I am keen for the Cadets at Newark to show their respects and mark his passing. Any help or info appreciated please as this young man, like many resting in Newark was not a local lad. Regards Mark