O'Brien, Michael Thomas
Personal Information
Rank | F/S |
Forename(s) | Michael Thomas |
Surname | O'Brien |
Gender | M |
Age | 21 |
Decorations | |
Date of Death | 20-01-1942 |
Next of Kin | Son of Margaret O'Brien, of Coventry. |
Aircraft Information
Aircraft | Vickers Wellington IV |
Serial Number | Z1207 |
Markings | QT-U |
Memorial Information
Burial/Memorial Country | United Kingdom |
Burial/Memorial Place | Runnymede Memorial |
Grave Reference | Panel 75. |
Epitaph |
IBCC Memorial Information
Phase | 1 |
Panel Number | 80 |
Enlistment Information
Service Number | 650852 |
Service | Royal Air Force |
Group | 1 |
Squadron | 142 |
Trade | Air Gunner |
Country of Origin | United Kingdom |
Miscellaneous Information
Born 30 May 1920 at Coventry. Resided at 57, Paynes Lane. Employed Daimler Co. Ltd. where his name may be found on a memorial. |
Commonwealth War Graves Commission
The National Archives
Record of Events (Operational Record Book) AIR 27/973/2 |
Summary of Events (Operational Record Book) AIR 27/973/1 |
Fellow Servicemen
Last Operation Information
Start Date | 20-01-1942 |
End Date | 21-01-1942 |
Takeoff Station | Grimsby |
Day/Night Raid | Night (20% moon) |
Operation | Emden |
Reason for Loss | Shot down over the Dutch Frisian Islands |