Coogan, Thomas Edward
Personal Information
Rank | Sgt |
Forename(s) | Thomas Edward |
Surname | Coogan |
Gender | M |
Age | 26 |
Decorations | DFM |
Date of Death | 16-03-1942 |
Next of Kin | Son of William and Winifred Coogan, of Greasby, Cheshire. |
Aircraft Information
Aircraft | Westland Lysander III |
Serial Number | R9120 |
Markings |
Memorial Information
Burial/Memorial Country | United Kingdom |
Burial/Memorial Place | Kinloss Abbey Burial Ground |
Grave Reference | Grave 30. Row B. |
Epitaph | IN LOVING MEMORY R.I.P. |
IBCC Memorial Information
Phase | 1 |
Panel Number | 22 |
Enlistment Information
Service Number | 534642 |
Service | Royal Air Force |
Group | 6 |
Squadron | 19 OTU |
Trade | Pilot |
Country of Origin | United Kingdom |
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 81/12732 (P366911/42) |
Commonwealth War Graves Commission
Fellow Servicemen
Last Operation Information
Start Date | 16-03-1942 |
End Date | 16-03-1942 |
Takeoff Station | Kinloss |
Day/Night Raid | Day |
Operation | Co-operation flight |
Reason for Loss | The Lysander lost its propeller. The pilot skilfully landed on a beach in Findhorn Bay only for the aircraft to hit an anti-tank trap and catch fire |