Ferguson, John Adam
Personal Information
Rank | Sgt |
Forename(s) | John Adam |
Surname | Ferguson |
Gender | M |
Age | 18 |
Decorations | |
Date of Death | 17-10-1940 |
Next of Kin | Son of John Adam Ferguson and Dolina Ferguson (née Matheson), of Glasgow. |
Aircraft Information
Aircraft | Handley Page Hampden BI |
Serial Number | X2973 |
Markings | PL- |
Memorial Information
Burial/Memorial Country | United Kingdom |
Burial/Memorial Place | Runnymede Memorial |
Grave Reference | Panel 14. |
Epitaph |
IBCC Memorial Information
Phase | 1 |
Panel Number | 35 |
Enlistment Information
Service Number | 645352 |
Service | Royal Air Force |
Group | 5 |
Squadron | 144 |
Trade | Observer |
Country of Origin | United Kingdom |
Miscellaneous Information
Jack attended St. Andrew's Boys Secondary School in Glasgow and was a very bright pupil. He was reserved and well mannered. He took his higher studies at the school and then immediately joined the Air Force. |
His father John Adam Ferguson died in an accident 25 November 1931. |
Casualty Pack Number Find Out More
AIR 81/3808 (P355499/40) |
Commonwealth War Graves Commission
The National Archives
Record of Events (Operational Record Book) AIR 27/980/22 |
Summary of Events (Operational Record Book) AIR 27/980/21 |
Fellow Servicemen
Last Operation Information
Start Date | 16-10-1940 |
End Date | 17-10-1940 |
Takeoff Station | Hemswell |
Day/Night Raid | Night (100% moon) |
Operation | Merseburg |
Reason for Loss | Crashed in sea N of Terschelling while sending distress calls |