Diffley, James Hugh
Personal Information
Rank | W/O |
Forename(s) | James Hugh |
Surname | Diffley |
Gender | M |
Age | 21 |
Decorations | |
Date of Death | 02-01-1945 |
Next of Kin | Son of Hugh and Sarah Diffley, of Birtley, Co. Durham. |
Aircraft Information
Aircraft | Vickers Wellington X |
Serial Number | NC716 |
Markings | UO-O |
Memorial Information
Burial/Memorial Country | United Kingdom |
Burial/Memorial Place | Runnymede Memorial |
Grave Reference | Panel 269. |
Epitaph |
IBCC Memorial Information
Phase | 1 |
Panel Number | 29 |
Enlistment Information
Service Number | 1040621 |
Service | Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve |
Group | 91 |
Squadron | 19 OTU |
Trade | Wireless Operator |
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 |
Commonwealth War Graves Commission
Fellow Servicemen
Last Operation Information
Start Date | 02-01-1945 |
End Date | 03-01-1945 |
Takeoff Station | Kinloss |
Day/Night Raid | Night (81% moon) |
Operation | Training Night navigation exercise |
Reason for Loss | Recalled because of bad weather but contact lost |