Gannon, John
Personal Information
Rank | Sgt |
Forename(s) | John |
Surname | Gannon |
Gender | M |
Age | |
Decorations | |
Date of Death | 11-03-1943 |
Next of Kin |
Aircraft Information
Aircraft | Vickers Wellington III |
Serial Number | X3874 |
Markings |
Memorial Information
Burial/Memorial Country | United Kingdom |
Burial/Memorial Place | Timperley (Christ Church) Churchyard |
Grave Reference | Grave 879.N. |
Epitaph |
IBCC Memorial Information
Phase | 1 |
Panel Number | 38 |
Enlistment Information
Service Number | 1338420 |
Service | Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve |
Group | 91 |
Squadron | 15 OTU |
Trade | Navigator |
Country of Origin | United Kingdom |
Commonwealth War Graves Commission
Fellow Servicemen
Last Operation Information
Start Date | 11-03-1943 |
End Date | 11-03-1943 |
Takeoff Station | Harwell |
Day/Night Raid | Day |
Operation | Training |
Reason for Loss | Aircraft took off at 1030hrs for dual control and familiarisation on type, plus single engine operation. At unknown time there was a loss of power in the port engine. The aircraft dived, crashing at 1115hrs just east of Didcot in an area known as Fleet Meadow. |