Atkin, James Welberne
Personal Information
Rank | P/O |
Forename(s) | James Welberne |
Surname | Atkin |
Gender | M |
Age | 23 |
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Date of Death | 25-10-1941 |
Next of Kin | Son of Welberne Graham Atkin and Florence Mary Atkin, of Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, Canada. Stepson of Kate S. Atkin, of Sault Ste. Marie. |
Aircraft Information
Aircraft | Handley Page Hampden I |
Serial Number | P1234 |
Markings |
Memorial Information
Burial/Memorial Country | United Kingdom |
Burial/Memorial Place | Brookwood Military Cemetery |
Grave Reference | 31. J. 9. |
Epitaph |
IBCC Memorial Information
Phase | 1 |
Panel Number | 4 |
Enlistment Information
Service Number | J/6028 |
Service | Royal Canadian Air Force |
Group | 7 |
Squadron | 25 OTU |
Trade | Pilot |
Country of Origin | Canada |
Casualty Pack Number Find Out More
AIR 81/9849 (P363276/41) |
Commonwealth War Graves Commission
Fellow Servicemen
Last Operation Information
Start Date | 25-10-1941 |
End Date | 25-10-1941 |
Takeoff Station | Finningley |
Day/Night Raid | Day |
Operation | Training |
Reason for Loss | Whilst on cross-country exercise in poor visibility, flew into barrage balloon cable. Out of control, it burst into flame. |