Brazier, John Bryan Russell
Personal Information
Rank | Sgt |
Forename(s) | John Bryan Russell |
Surname | Brazier |
Gender | M |
Age | 19 |
Decorations | |
Date of Death | 20-06-1945 |
Next of Kin | Son of Edward John and Lilian Annie Brazier, of South Chingford. |
Aircraft Information
Aircraft | Avro Lancaster I |
Serial Number | NN808 |
Markings |
Memorial Information
Burial/Memorial Country | United Kingdom |
Burial/Memorial Place | Manor Park Cemetery |
Grave Reference | Sec. 52. Grave 193. |
Epitaph |
IBCC Memorial Information
Phase | 1 |
Panel Number | 12 |
Enlistment Information
Service Number | 1853258 |
Service | Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve |
Group | |
Squadron | 1660 HCU |
Trade | Air Gunner |
Country of Origin | United Kingdom |
Commonwealth War Graves Commission
Fellow Servicemen
Last Operation Information
Start Date | 20-06-1945 |
End Date | 20-06-1945 |
Takeoff Station | Swinderby |
Day/Night Raid | Day |
Operation | Training |
Reason for Loss | While approaching runway, with both port engines feathered, it dived into the ground from about 50ft and burst into flames. Sgt Brazier was taken to Lincoln military hospital but died later |