Anderson, Douglas Gordon
Personal Information
Rank | Sgt |
Forename(s) | Douglas Gordon |
Surname | Anderson |
Gender | M |
Age | 27 |
Decorations | |
Date of Death | 19-11-1941 |
Next of Kin | Son of James G. Anderson and Margaret J. Anderson. Nephew of Mr. R. Anderson, of Walberton. |
Aircraft Information
Aircraft | Vickers Wellington IC |
Serial Number | X9989 |
Markings |
Memorial Information
Burial/Memorial Country | United Kingdom |
Burial/Memorial Place | Walberton (St. Mary) Churchyard |
Grave Reference | |
Epitaph | HE LAID DOWN HIS LIFE THAT OTHERS MIGHT LIVE |
IBCC Memorial Information
Phase | 1 |
Panel Number | 2 |
Enlistment Information
Service Number | R/70453 |
Service | Royal Canadian Air Force |
Group | 6 |
Squadron | 15 OTU |
Trade | Air Gunner |
Country of Origin | Canada |
Miscellaneous Information
Died of his injuries almost a month after the crash |
Casualty Pack Number Find Out More
AIR 81/9854 (P363284/41) |
Commonwealth War Graves Commission
Fellow Servicemen
Last Operation Information
Start Date | 25-10-1941 |
End Date | 25-10-1941 |
Takeoff Station | Harwell |
Day/Night Raid | Day |
Operation | Ferry flight to Gibraltar |
Reason for Loss | The aircraft failed to gain height due to a faulty hydraulic system and crashed at Aldworth, Berkshire. |