Born during the June quarter 1940 in the Barton
upon Irwell R.D. - ref: 8c/1338, the son of Joseph
H. & Hilda Ainsbury (nee Shaw).

His parents were residing at 79 Station Road,
Swinton at the time of the 1939 National
Registration.

Killed by a V1 Flying Bomb.  Brian was recovering
from measles and was sleeping downstairs.

The V1 came down in the back garden of 18
Woodstock Drive, demolishing Nos. 16 & 18 and
damaging others in the vicinity. Although there
were a number of civilians injured, the only
fatality was Brian.

CWGC - of 20 Woodstock Drive. Son of Joseph H. and
Hilda Ainsbury. Died at 20 Woodstock Drive.