Henderson, William Douglas
Personal Information
Rank | F/S |
Forename(s) | William Douglas |
Surname | Henderson |
Gender | M |
Age | 32 |
Decorations | |
Date of Death | 17-01-1943 |
Next of Kin | Son of William Albert and Catherine Margaret Henderson. Husband of Queenie Kathleen Henderson, of Queanbeyan, New South Wales, Australia. |
Aircraft Information
Aircraft | Avro Lancaster I |
Serial Number | R5843 |
Markings | JF-C |
Memorial Information
Burial/Memorial Country | Germany |
Burial/Memorial Place | Sage War Cemetery |
Grave Reference | 3. E. 8. |
Epitaph | TO LIVE IN THE HEARTS OF THOSE WE LOVE IS NOT TO DIE |
IBCC Memorial Information
Phase | 1 |
Panel Number | 48 |
Enlistment Information
Service Number | 404904 |
Service | Royal Australian Air Force |
Group | 5 |
Squadron | 1654 HCU |
Trade | Wireless Operator |
Country of Origin | Australia |
Commonwealth War Graves Commission
Fellow Servicemen
Last Operation Information
Start Date | 17-01-1943 |
End Date | 18-01-1943 |
Takeoff Station | Swinderby |
Day/Night Raid | Night (90% moon) |
Operation | Berlin |
Reason for Loss | Crashed near Leer with the loss of seven lives |