Kirby, Herbert Harry
Personal Information
Rank | F/O |
Forename(s) | Herbert Harry |
Surname | Kirby |
Gender | M |
Age | 27 |
Decorations | DFC |
Date of Death | 14-08-1943 |
Next of Kin | Son of Alfred and Ann Elizabeth Kirby, of Barnes. |
Aircraft Information
Aircraft | Avro Anson I |
Serial Number | N9671 |
Markings | XF-P |
Memorial Information
Burial/Memorial Country | United Kingdom |
Burial/Memorial Place | Mortlake Crematorium |
Grave Reference | Panel 8. |
Epitaph |
IBCC Memorial Information
Phase | 1 |
Panel Number | 59 |
Enlistment Information
Service Number | 127173 |
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 | 14-08-1943 |
End Date | 14-08-1943 |
Takeoff Station | Kinloss |
Day/Night Raid | Day |
Operation | Navigation exercise |
Reason for Loss | Dived into the ground from 4,000 feet and crashed near Arbroath airfield |