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McKELVIE J
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MCKELVIE, John

Personal Information
Rank Sgt
Forename(s) John
Surname McKelvie
Gender M
Age 27
Decorations
Date of death 17-06-1940
Next of kin Son of John and Helen Agnes McKelvie, of Leatherhead, Surrey.
Aircraft Information
Aircraft
Serial Number
Markings
Memorial information
Burial/Memorial Country France
Burial/Memorial Place Prefailles Communal Cemetery
Grave Reference Grave 65..
Epitaph UNTIL THE MORNING BREAK ON THE GOLDEN SHORE
IBCC Memorial Information
Phase 2
Panel Number 209
Enlistment information
Service Number 761198
Service Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve
Group 2
Squadron 98
Trade
Country of origin if different United Kingdom
Last Operation information
Start Date 30-11--0001
End Date 30-11--0001
Takeoff Station
Day/Night raid
Operation
Reason for Loss On the 17/06/1940 the RMS Lancastria was bombed and sunk in St Nazaire while taking part in Operation Ariel the evacuation of British nationals and troops from France two weeks after the Dunkirk evacuation. The victim is one of the ninety six members from 98 squadron.