McCormack, Robert William
Personal Information
Rank | F/S |
Forename(s) | Robert William |
Surname | McCormack |
Gender | M |
Age | 22 |
Decorations | |
Date of Death | 04-03-1945 |
Next of Kin | Son of Robert and Eva McCormack, of West Derby, Liverpool. |
Aircraft Information
Aircraft | Avro Lancaster I |
Serial Number | NG325 |
Markings | CA-H |
Memorial Information
Burial/Memorial Country | United Kingdom |
Burial/Memorial Place | Liverpool (Anfield) Cemetery |
Grave Reference | Sec. 6. C. of E. Grave 256. |
Epitaph |
IBCC Memorial Information
Phase | 1 |
Panel Number | 70 |
Enlistment Information
Service Number | 1432236 |
Service | Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve |
Group | 5 |
Squadron | 189 |
Trade | Wireless Operator |
Country of Origin | United Kingdom |
Commonwealth War Graves Commission
The National Archives
Record of Events (Operational Record Book) AIR 27/1152/10 |
Summary of Events (Operational Record Book) AIR 27/1152/9 |
Fellow Servicemen
Last Operation Information
Start Date | 03-03-1945 |
End Date | 04-03-1945 |
Takeoff Station | Fulbeck |
Day/Night Raid | Night (79% moon) |
Operation | Ladbergen |
Reason for Loss | Returning over Norfolk with its navigation lights on, the Lancaster was attacked by an intruder and shot down, crashing near East Rudham station, close to Fakenham |