Eakin, John Andrew
Personal Information
Rank | Sgt |
Forename(s) | John Andrew |
Surname | Eakin |
Gender | M |
Age | 23 |
Decorations | |
Date of Death | 10-09-1941 |
Next of Kin | Son of Capt. Robert Andrew Eakin and of Kate Emily Eakin, of Elstead, Surrey. |
Aircraft Information
Aircraft | Armstrong Whitworth Whitley V |
Serial Number | N1415 |
Markings |
Memorial Information
Burial/Memorial Country | United Kingdom |
Burial/Memorial Place | Kinloss Abbey Burial Ground |
Grave Reference | Grave 13. Row A. |
Epitaph |
IBCC Memorial Information
Phase | 1 |
Panel Number | 31 |
Enlistment Information
Service Number | 959010 |
Service | Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve |
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 |
Last Operation Information
Start Date | 10-09-1941 |
End Date | 10-09-1941 |
Takeoff Station | Kinloss |
Day/Night Raid | Day |
Operation | Training- circuits and landings |
Reason for Loss | While performing practicing circuits and landings at 0045 undershot ending up in the bomb dump. |