Bunbury, John Shirley
Personal Information
Rank | F/O |
Forename(s) | John Shirley |
Surname | Bunbury |
Gender | M |
Age | 20 |
Decorations | |
Date of Death | 17-08-1942 |
Next of Kin | Son of Cecil Molesworth Bunbury and Margaret Bunbury, of Upper Norwood, London. |
Aircraft Information
Aircraft | Avro Lancaster I |
Serial Number | R5639 |
Markings | VN- |
Memorial Information
Burial/Memorial Country | United Kingdom |
Burial/Memorial Place | Runnymede Memorial |
Grave Reference | Panel 66. |
Epitaph |
IBCC Memorial Information
Phase | 1 |
Panel Number | 15 |
Enlistment Information
Service Number | 101535 |
Service | Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve |
Group | 5 |
Squadron | 50 |
Trade | Pilot |
Country of Origin | United Kingdom |
Commonwealth War Graves Commission
The National Archives
Record of Events (Operational Record Book) AIR 27/487/16 |
Summary of Events (Operational Record Book) AIR 27/487/15 |
Fellow Servicemen
Last Operation Information
Start Date | 17-08-1942 |
End Date | 18-08-1942 |
Takeoff Station | Swinderby |
Day/Night Raid | Night (34% moon) |
Operation | Osnabruck |
Reason for Loss | Lost without trace with crew of seven |