Griffiths, Gerard Anthony
Personal Information
Rank | Sgt |
Forename(s) | Gerard Anthony |
Surname | Griffiths |
Gender | M |
Age | 18 |
Decorations | |
Date of Death | 05-12-1942 |
Next of Kin | Son of George Henry Griffiths, and of Frances Mary Griffiths, O Chorlton-Cum-Hardy, Manchester. |
Aircraft Information
Aircraft | Vickers Wellington IC |
Serial Number | DV724 |
Markings |
Memorial Information
Burial/Memorial Country | United Kingdom |
Burial/Memorial Place | Harwell Cemetery |
Grave Reference | Grave 565. |
Epitaph | IN LOVING MEMORY OF A DEAR SON AND BROTHER. SAINT GERARD & SAINT ANTHONY PRAY FOR HIM. R.I.P. |
IBCC Memorial Information
Phase | 1 |
Panel Number | 43 |
Enlistment Information
Service Number | 1306000 |
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 | 05-12-1942 |
End Date | 05-12-1942 |
Takeoff Station | Harwell |
Day/Night Raid | Day |
Operation | Night exercise |
Reason for Loss | An engine failed shortly after take-off and the aircraft stalled and crashed near Wantage |