Carr, John Harrison
Personal Information
Rank | Sgt |
Forename(s) | John Harrison |
Surname | Carr |
Gender | M |
Age | 21 |
Decorations | |
Date of Death | 26-01-1942 |
Next of Kin | Son of John and Charlotte Carr, of Darfield. Rover Scout. |
Aircraft Information
Aircraft | Handley Page Hampden I |
Serial Number | AD765 |
Markings | PL- |
Memorial Information
Burial/Memorial Country | United Kingdom |
Burial/Memorial Place | Darfield Cemetery |
Grave Reference | Sec. B. Grave 17. |
Epitaph | HE SAW HIS DUTY CLEARLY, SMILINGLY ANSWERED THE CALL, CHEERFULLY GAVE ALL |
IBCC Memorial Information
Phase | 1 |
Panel Number | 17 |
Enlistment Information
Service Number | 1058666 |
Service | Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve |
Group | 5 |
Squadron | 144 |
Trade | Pilot |
Country of Origin | United Kingdom |
Miscellaneous Information
The pilot was of small stature and it was subsequently ordered that such pilots should use a cushion! |
Casualty Pack Number Find Out More
AIR 81/11783 (P365665/42) |
Commonwealth War Graves Commission
The National Archives
Last Operation Information
Start Date | 26-01-1942 |
End Date | 26-01-1942 |
Takeoff Station | North Luffenham |
Day/Night Raid | Day |
Operation | Training |
Reason for Loss | Crashed almost immediately after takeoff. The aircraft was not badly damaged but the pilot was thrown from the cockpit and killed. |