Ryan, David Henry
Personal Information
Rank | F/S |
Forename(s) | David Henry |
Surname | Ryan |
Gender | M |
Age | 30 |
Decorations | |
Date of Death | 31-08-1944 |
Next of Kin | Son of David and Ruby Emma Ryan. Husband of Doris Marjorie Ryan, of Fairfield, Victoria, Australia. |
Aircraft Information
Aircraft | Avro Lancaster III |
Serial Number | PD259 |
Markings | JO-G |
Memorial Information
Burial/Memorial Country | United Kingdom |
Burial/Memorial Place | Cambridge City Cemetery |
Grave Reference | Grave 14570. |
Epitaph | HIS DUTY NOBLY DONE. EVERY REMEMBERED. LOVED BY ALL |
IBCC Memorial Information
Phase | 1 |
Panel Number | 93 |
Enlistment Information
Service Number | 418473 |
Service | Royal Australian Air Force |
Group | 5 |
Squadron | 463 (Australian) |
Trade | Air Bomber |
Country of Origin | Australia |
Miscellaneous Information
There is some confusion on the markings of this aircraft. Archaeology photographs clearly show it to be JO-G |
Commonwealth War Graves Commission
The National Archives
Record of Events (Operational Record Book) AIR 27/1921/20 |
Summary of Events (Operational Record Book) AIR 27/1921/19 |
Fellow Servicemen
Last Operation Information
Start Date | 31-08-1944 |
End Date | 31-08-1944 |
Takeoff Station | Waddington |
Day/Night Raid | Day |
Operation | Cross-country exercise |
Reason for Loss | Crashed in the Scottish Highlands near Kingussie in poor weather conditions |