Barrie, Alexander Chalmers
Personal Information
Rank | F/O |
Forename(s) | Alexander Chalmers |
Surname | Barrie |
Gender | M |
Age | 21 |
Decorations | |
Date of Death | 17-05-1943 |
Next of Kin | Son of George Denholm Barrie, and of Marion Edith Barrie (Nee Chalmers), of Fauldhouse. |
Aircraft Information
Aircraft | Armstrong Whitworth Whitley V |
Serial Number | BD295 |
Markings | UO-N |
Memorial Information
Burial/Memorial Country | United Kingdom |
Burial/Memorial Place | Fauldhouse Cemetery |
Grave Reference | Plot F. Grave 31. |
Epitaph | THEY SHALL MOUNT UP WITH WINGS AS EAGLES; AND THEY SHALL WALK, AND NOT FAINT |
IBCC Memorial Information
Phase | 1 |
Panel Number | 6 |
Enlistment Information
Service Number | 132743 |
Service | Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve |
Group | 91 |
Squadron | 19 OTU |
Trade | Navigator |
Country of Origin | United Kingdom |
Other Memorials
Location | Off A96, Balnageith near Forres, Grampian, Scotland |
Country | United Kingdom |
Memorial Type | Stone Cairn, Inscribed Metal Plaques & Aircraft Sculpture |
Memorial Text | Dedicated to all who served with 19 OTU, RAF Forres |
Commonwealth War Graves Commission
Fellow Servicemen
Last Operation Information
Start Date | 16-05-1943 |
End Date | 17-05-1943 |
Takeoff Station | Kinloss |
Day/Night Raid | Night (90% moon) |
Operation | Night exercise |
Reason for Loss | Crashed into high ground in thick cloud |