Abernethy, Robert Francis
Personal Information
Rank | Sgt |
Forename(s) | Robert Francis |
Surname | Abernethy |
Gender | M |
Age | 30 |
Decorations | |
Date of Death | 20-09-1941 |
Next of Kin | Son of James John and Charlotte King Abernethy, of South Shields. |
Aircraft Information
Aircraft | Handley Page Hampden I |
Serial Number | X3030 |
Markings | PL- |
Memorial Information
Burial/Memorial Country | United Kingdom |
Burial/Memorial Place | South Shields (Harton) Cemetery |
Grave Reference | Sec. 9. Grave 8201. |
Epitaph | HE, TOO, LOVED LIFE, AND ALL HE LOVED HE GAVE |
IBCC Memorial Information
Phase | 1 |
Panel Number | 1 |
Enlistment Information
Service Number | 1164848 |
Service | Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve |
Group | 5 |
Squadron | 144 |
Trade | WOp/AG |
Country of Origin | United Kingdom |
Last Operation Information
Start Date | 20-09-1941 |
End Date | 20-09-1941 |
Takeoff Station | North Luffenham |
Day/Night Raid | Night |
Operation | Frankfurt |
Reason for Loss | Crashed minutes after take-off, four killed |