Brown, John James
Personal Information
Rank | Sgt |
Forename(s) | John James |
Surname | Brown |
Gender | M |
Age | 23 |
Decorations | |
Date of Death | 03-05-1943 |
Next of Kin | Son of John James Brown and Margaret Brown, of Jarrow. |
Aircraft Information
Aircraft | Armstrong Whitworth Whitley V |
Serial Number | EB405 |
Markings | -A |
Memorial Information
Burial/Memorial Country | United Kingdom |
Burial/Memorial Place | Jarrow Cemetery |
Grave Reference | Sec. 17. Grave 59. |
Epitaph | RESTING WHERE NO SHADOWS FALL |
IBCC Memorial Information
Phase | 1 |
Panel Number | 14 |
Enlistment Information
Service Number | 1482424 |
Service | Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve |
Group | 93 |
Squadron | 81 OTU |
Trade | Navigator/Air bomber |
Country of Origin | United Kingdom |
Commonwealth War Graves Commission
Fellow Servicemen
Last Operation Information
Start Date | 02-05-1943 |
End Date | 03-05-1943 |
Takeoff Station | Sleap |
Day/Night Raid | Night (2% moon) |
Operation | Training exercise |
Reason for Loss | Lost around Loppington due to ground or obstacle contact |