Evans, James Spencer
Personal Information
Rank | F/S |
Forename(s) | James Spencer |
Surname | Evans |
Gender | M |
Age | 25 |
Decorations | |
Date of Death | 28-07-1942 |
Next of Kin | Son of James and Mabel Evans, of Belville, Ontario, Canada. |
Aircraft Information
Aircraft | Vickers Wellington IC |
Serial Number | X9696 |
Markings | XN-Z |
Memorial Information
Burial/Memorial Country | Germany |
Burial/Memorial Place | Kiel War Cemetery |
Grave Reference | Coll. grave 5. C. 14-15. |
Epitaph | SUNSHINE FADES, AND SHADOWS FALL BUT SWEET REMEMBRANCE OUTLASTS ALL |
IBCC Memorial Information
Phase | 1 |
Panel Number | 33 |
Enlistment Information
Service Number | R/83398 |
Service | Royal Canadian Air Force |
Group | 91 |
Squadron | 22 OTU |
Trade | Observer |
Country of Origin | Canada |
Other Memorials
Location | St. Peter's Church, Wellesbourne Mountford, Warwickshire |
Country | United Kingdom |
Memorial Type | Inscribed Metal Plaque |
Memorial Text | A dedication to the men and women who were killed while serving with 22 OTU during World War 2 |
Commonwealth War Graves Commission
Fellow Servicemen
Last Operation Information
Start Date | 28-07-1942 |
End Date | 29-07-1942 |
Takeoff Station | Wellesbourne Mountford |
Day/Night Raid | Night (98% moon) |
Operation | Hamburg |
Reason for Loss | One of two Wellingtons sent by 22 OTU. Both were recalled but neither responded. Both were lost |