Gess, John Edgar Melrose
Personal Information
Rank | Sgt |
Forename(s) | John Edgar Melrose |
Surname | Gess |
Gender | M |
Age | 34 |
Decorations | |
Date of Death | 06-10-1943 |
Next of Kin | Son of Alfred John and Sarah Ann Gess, of Leeds. Husband of Emily Gess, of Leeds. |
Aircraft Information
Aircraft | Armstrong Whitworth Whitley V |
Serial Number | LA792 |
Markings | UO-G |
Memorial Information
Burial/Memorial Country | United Kingdom |
Burial/Memorial Place | Leeds (Armley) Cemetery |
Grave Reference | Sec. F. Grave 873. |
Epitaph | TREASURED MEMORIES OF A VERY DEAR HUSBAND AND PAL. TOO DEARLY LOVED TO BE FORGOTTEN |
IBCC Memorial Information
Phase | 1 |
Panel Number | 39 |
Enlistment Information
Service Number | 1456340 |
Service | Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve |
Group | 91 |
Squadron | 19 OTU |
Trade | Navigator |
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 | 06-10-1943 |
End Date | 06-10-1943 |
Takeoff Station | Kinloss |
Day/Night Raid | Day |
Operation | Night exercise |
Reason for Loss | An engine failed and the Whitley crashed at Boat of Garten, near Kingussie, exploding on impact |