Smith, David Alexander
Personal Information
Rank | F/L |
Forename(s) | David Alexander |
Surname | Smith |
Gender | M |
Age | 24 |
Decorations | |
Date of Death | 08-03-1945 |
Next of Kin | Son of James and Isabella Scott Grierson Smith. |
Aircraft Information
Aircraft | Avro Lancaster I |
Serial Number | NG416 |
Markings | CA-M |
Memorial Information
Burial/Memorial Country | Germany |
Burial/Memorial Place | Becklingen War Cemetery |
Grave Reference | 27. D. 13. |
Epitaph | FONDLY REMEMBERED BY MOTHER, DAD AND MARGARET |
IBCC Memorial Information
Phase | 1 |
Panel Number | 98 |
Enlistment Information
Service Number | 150233 |
Service | Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve |
Group | 5 |
Squadron | 189 |
Trade | Pilot |
Country of Origin | United Kingdom |
Commonwealth War Graves Commission
The National Archives
Record of Events (Operational Record Book) AIR 27/1152/10 |
Summary of Events (Operational Record Book) AIR 27/1152/9 |
Fellow Servicemen
Last Operation Information
Start Date | 07-03-1945 |
End Date | 08-03-1945 |
Takeoff Station | Fulbeck |
Day/Night Raid | Night (42% moon) |
Operation | Harburg |
Reason for Loss | Attacked by a night fighter and crashed at Bremervorde |