Collins, Joseph Louis
Personal Information
Rank | Sgt |
Forename(s) | Joseph Louis |
Surname | Collins |
Gender | M |
Age | 19 |
Decorations | |
Date of Death | 12-09-1941 |
Next of Kin | Son of Patrick and Theresa Mary Collins, of Billing's Bridge, Ontario, Canada. |
Aircraft Information
Aircraft | Armstrong Whitworth Whitley V |
Serial Number | T4333 |
Markings |
Memorial Information
Burial/Memorial Country | United Kingdom |
Burial/Memorial Place | Runnymede Memorial |
Grave Reference | Panel 61. |
Epitaph |
IBCC Memorial Information
Phase | 1 |
Panel Number | 22 |
Enlistment Information
Service Number | R/74329 |
Service | Royal Canadian Air Force |
Group | 6 |
Squadron | 19 OTU |
Trade | 2nd pilot |
Country of Origin | Canada |
Other Memorials
Location | Off A96, Balnageith near Forres, Grampian, Scotland |
Country | United Kingdom |
Memorial Type | Stone Cairn, Inscribed Metal Plaques & Aircraft Sculpture |
Memorial Text | Dedicated to all who served with 19 OTU, RAF Forres |
Casualty Pack Number Find Out More
AIR 81/8996 (P362189/41) |
Commonwealth War Graves Commission
Fellow Servicemen
Last Operation Information
Start Date | 12-09-1941 |
End Date | 12-09-1941 |
Takeoff Station | Kinloss |
Day/Night Raid | Day |
Operation | Training- night navigation exercise |
Reason for Loss | Lost over the North Sea with a crew of five |