McLaren, John Robertson
Personal Information
Rank | P/O |
Forename(s) | John Robertson |
Surname | McLaren |
Gender | M |
Age | 26 |
Decorations | |
Date of Death | 23-05-1940 |
Next of Kin | Son of Donald and Agnes K. McLaren, of Perth. |
Aircraft Information
Aircraft | Savoia-Marchetti SM.73P |
Serial Number | |
Markings |
Memorial Information
Burial/Memorial Country | France |
Burial/Memorial Place | St. Pol War Cemetery |
Grave Reference | Row B. Grave 14. |
Epitaph | HE DIED THAT WE MIGHT LIVE |
IBCC Memorial Information
Phase | 1 |
Panel Number | 72 |
Enlistment Information
Service Number | 78975 |
Service | Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve |
Group | |
Squadron | 271 |
Trade | Pilot |
Country of Origin | United Kingdom |
Commonwealth War Graves Commission
Last Operation Information
Start Date | 23-05-1940 |
End Date | 23-05-1940 |
Takeoff Station | Merville, France |
Day/Night Raid | Day |
Operation | To deliver supplies |
Reason for Loss | Just after takeoff, the airfield was strafed by Me109s. This aircraft was also shot down |