Griffin, James John
Personal Information
Rank | Sgt |
Forename(s) | James John |
Surname | Griffin |
Gender | M |
Age | 23 |
Decorations | |
Date of Death | 15-08-1943 |
Next of Kin | Son of Llewellyn and Florence Annie Griffin, of Bath, Somerset. |
Aircraft Information
Aircraft | Avro Lancaster III |
Serial Number | W5002 |
Markings | QR-L |
Memorial Information
Burial/Memorial Country | France |
Burial/Memorial Place | Rugles Communal Cemetery |
Grave Reference | Grave 1. |
Epitaph | HE LOVED US, WE LOVED HIM; FOR EVER IN OUR THOUGHTS. MOTHER AND DAD |
IBCC Memorial Information
Phase | 1 |
Panel Number | 43 |
Enlistment Information
Service Number | 1153700 |
Service | Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve |
Group | 5 |
Squadron | 61 |
Trade | Air Gunner |
Country of Origin | United Kingdom |
Commonwealth War Graves Commission
The National Archives
Record of Events (Operational Record Book) AIR 27/578/16 |
Summary of Events (Operational Record Book) AIR 27/578/15 |
Fellow Servicemen
Last Operation Information
Start Date | 15-08-1943 |
End Date | 16-08-1943 |
Takeoff Station | Syerston |
Day/Night Raid | Night (100% moon) |
Operation | Milano |
Reason for Loss | Shot down by a night fighter, crashing at Rugles in France |