Cunningham, Robert Nixon
Personal Information
Rank | Sgt |
Forename(s) | Robert Nixon |
Surname | Cunningham |
Gender | M |
Age | 19 |
Decorations | |
Date of Death | 24-03-1944 |
Next of Kin | Son of Terence and Meggie Cunningham. Husband of Phyllis Cunningham, of Towcester, Northamptonshire. |
Aircraft Information
Aircraft | Avro Lancaster I |
Serial Number | DV397 |
Markings | QR-W |
Memorial Information
Burial/Memorial Country | Germany |
Burial/Memorial Place | Berlin 1939-1945 War Cemetery |
Grave Reference | 6. H. 12. |
Epitaph | PALMAM QUI MERUIT FERAT. PER ANGUSTA AD AUGUSTA (Latin: Achievement should be rewarded. Through difficulties to greatness) |
IBCC Memorial Information
Phase | 1 |
Panel Number | 25 |
Enlistment Information
Service Number | 2209399 |
Service | Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve |
Group | 5 |
Squadron | 61 |
Trade | Air Gunner |
Country of Origin | United Kingdom |
Commonwealth War Graves Commission
The National Archives
Record of Events (Operational Record Book) AIR 27/579/6 |
Summary of Events (Operational Record Book) AIR 27/579/5 |
Fellow Servicemen
Last Operation Information
Start Date | 24-03-1944 |
End Date | 25-03-1944 |
Takeoff Station | Coningsby |
Day/Night Raid | Night (1% moon) |
Operation | Berlin |
Reason for Loss | Shot down by flak and crashed at Gehrden in Germany |