Brandon, Sydney John
Personal Information
Rank | AC2 |
Forename(s) | Sydney John |
Surname | Brandon |
Gender | M |
Age | 41 |
Decorations | |
Date of Death | 23-03-1944 |
Next of Kin | Son of Frederick and Sarah Brandon. Husband of Elsie Clara Brandon, of Hatfield. |
Aircraft Information
Aircraft | Vickers Wellington X |
Serial Number | HF732 |
Markings |
Memorial Information
Burial/Memorial Country | United Kingdom |
Burial/Memorial Place | Ippollitts (St. Ippolyt) New Churchyard |
Grave Reference | By Path. |
Epitaph |
IBCC Memorial Information
Phase | 1 |
Panel Number | 12 |
Enlistment Information
Service Number | 1644180 |
Service | Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve |
Group | 91 |
Squadron | 22 OTU |
Trade | Air Gunner |
Country of Origin | United Kingdom |
Other Memorials
Location | St. Peter's Church, Wellesbourne Mountford, Warwickshire |
Country | United Kingdom |
Memorial Type | Inscribed Metal Plaque |
Memorial Text | A dedication to the men and women who were killed while serving with 22 OTU during World War 2 |
Commonwealth War Graves Commission
Fellow Servicemen
Last Operation Information
Start Date | 23-03-1944 |
End Date | 23-03-1944 |
Takeoff Station | Sywell |
Day/Night Raid | Day |
Operation | Air Test |
Reason for Loss | Veered out of control after take off and collided with another Wellington |