Davies, John Osborn
Personal Information
Rank | Sgt |
Forename(s) | John Osborn |
Surname | Davies |
Gender | M |
Age | |
Decorations | |
Date of Death | 02-04-1942 |
Next of Kin |
Aircraft Information
Aircraft | Handley Page Hampden I |
Serial Number | AD959 |
Markings | PL- |
Memorial Information
Burial/Memorial Country | Germany |
Burial/Memorial Place | Becklingen War Cemetery |
Grave Reference | Joint Grave 13. E. 3. |
Epitaph |
IBCC Memorial Information
Phase | 1 |
Panel Number | 27 |
Enlistment Information
Service Number | 1257750 |
Service | Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve |
Group | 5 |
Squadron | 144 |
Trade | Air Gunner |
Country of Origin | United Kingdom |
Casualty Pack Number Find Out More
AIR 81/13103 (P367394/42) |
Commonwealth War Graves Commission
The National Archives
Record of Events (Operational Record Book) AIR 27/982/8 |
Summary of Events (Operational Record Book) AIR 27/982/7 |
Fellow Servicemen
Last Operation Information
Start Date | 01-04-1942 |
End Date | 02-04-1942 |
Takeoff Station | North Luffenham |
Day/Night Raid | Night (100% moon) |
Operation | Railway targets in North-West German |
Reason for Loss | Shot down near Lastrup |