Helme, John Shirreff Milner
Personal Information
Rank | F/O |
Forename(s) | John Shirreff Milner |
Surname | Helme |
Gender | M |
Age | 21 |
Decorations | |
Date of Death | 22-09-1942 |
Next of Kin | Son of James Milner Helme and Dorothy Frances Helme, of Caterham, Surrey. |
Aircraft Information
Aircraft | Armstrong Whitworth Whitley V |
Serial Number | N1393 |
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Memorial Information
Burial/Memorial Country | United Kingdom |
Burial/Memorial Place | Kinloss Abbey Burial Ground |
Grave Reference | Grave 42. Row B. |
Epitaph | DEATH IS BUT THE PASSING TO THE NEXT STAGE ON THE ROAD OF ETERNITY WITH GOD |
IBCC Memorial Information
Phase | 1 |
Panel Number | 48 |
Enlistment Information
Service Number | 69429 |
Service | Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve |
Group | 91 |
Squadron | 19 OTU |
Trade | Pilot |
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 | 22-09-1942 |
End Date | 22-09-1942 |
Takeoff Station | Forres |
Day/Night Raid | Day |
Operation | Training |
Reason for Loss | Starboard engine cut. The crew attempted to go round again but crashed into a Nissen hut and burst into flames |