Munro, Alexander Armstrong
Personal Information
Rank | W/O |
Forename(s) | Alexander Armstrong |
Surname | Munro |
Gender | M |
Age | 31 |
Decorations | DFM |
Date of Death | 11-04-1944 |
Next of Kin | Son of John H. and Mary J. Munro, of Bridgeton, Glasgow. |
Aircraft Information
Aircraft | Avro Lancaster I |
Serial Number | LL784 |
Markings | PG-W |
Memorial Information
Burial/Memorial Country | Netherlands |
Burial/Memorial Place | Eindhoven (Woensel) General Cemetery |
Grave Reference | Plot KK. Grave 33. |
Epitaph | MEMORIES OF MY BOY ARE EVER NEAR ME AND THEY WILL LINGER FOR EVER |
IBCC Memorial Information
Phase | 1 |
Panel Number | 77 |
Enlistment Information
Service Number | 1075155 |
Service | Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve |
Group | 5 |
Squadron | 619 |
Trade | Air Gunner |
Country of Origin | United Kingdom |
Other Memorials
Location | St. Peter's Church, Woodhall Spa, Lincolnshire |
Country | United Kingdom |
Memorial Type | Inscribed Metal Plaque |
Memorial Text | A memorial to all those who served with 619 Sqn during WW2 |
Commonwealth War Graves Commission
The National Archives
Record of Events (Operational Record Book) AIR 27/2131/22 |
Summary of Events (Operational Record Book) AIR 27/2131/21 |
Fellow Servicemen
Please note that this list gives all the losses aboard the quoted aircraft and occasionally these may have occurred on an earlier date when the aircraft was not itself lost. Please check the dates of death carefully.
Last Operation Information
Start Date | 11-04-1944 |
End Date | 12-04-1944 |
Takeoff Station | Coningsby |
Day/Night Raid | Night (89% moon) |
Operation | Aachen |
Reason for Loss | Exploded in target area |