Simpkin, James George
Personal Information
Rank | W/O |
Forename(s) | James George |
Surname | Simpkin |
Gender | M |
Age | 21 |
Decorations | |
Date of Death | 25-06-1942 |
Next of Kin | Son of David and Beatrice Louise Simpkin, of North Kensington, London. |
Aircraft Information
Aircraft | Vickers Wellington IC |
Serial Number | X3179 |
Markings | SJ-U |
Memorial Information
Burial/Memorial Country | United Kingdom |
Burial/Memorial Place | Runnymede Memorial |
Grave Reference | Panel 73. |
Epitaph |
IBCC Memorial Information
Phase | 1 |
Panel Number | 97 |
Enlistment Information
Service Number | 580847 |
Service | Royal Air Force |
Group | 91 |
Squadron | 21 OTU |
Trade | Navigator |
Country of Origin | United Kingdom |
Commonwealth War Graves Commission
Fellow Servicemen
Last Operation Information
Start Date | 25-06-1942 |
End Date | 26-06-1942 |
Takeoff Station | Edgehill |
Day/Night Raid | Night (90% moon) |
Operation | Bremen |
Reason for Loss | Lost without trace with crew of five |