Pitman, Donald Thane
Personal Information
Rank | Sgt |
Forename(s) | Donald Thane |
Surname | Pitman |
Gender | M |
Age | 22 |
Decorations | DFM |
Date of Death | 18-01-1943 |
Next of Kin | Son of Arthur Josiffe Pitman and Ethel Pitman, of Eltham, London. |
Aircraft Information
Aircraft | Avro Lancaster I |
Serial Number | W4772 |
Markings | -X |
Memorial Information
Burial/Memorial Country | United Kingdom |
Burial/Memorial Place | Runnymede Memorial |
Grave Reference | Panel 161. |
Epitaph |
IBCC Memorial Information
Phase | 1 |
Panel Number | 85 |
Enlistment Information
Service Number | 984566 |
Service | Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve |
Group | 5 |
Squadron | 1654 HCU |
Trade | Air Gunner |
Country of Origin | United Kingdom |
Miscellaneous Information
Attached from 61 Sqn |
He was a child actor before the war- he played the part of Gussy in the 1935 film "Emil and the Detectives". |
DFM awarded in 1942 and the award is listed in the 11/8/42 copy of the Gazette, albeit without citation. |
Commonwealth War Graves Commission
Fellow Servicemen
Last Operation Information
Start Date | 17-01-1943 |
End Date | 18-01-1943 |
Takeoff Station | Swinderby |
Day/Night Raid | Night (90% moon) |
Operation | Berlin |
Reason for Loss | Aircraft last heard over the North Sea |