Smith, John
Personal Information
Rank | Sgt |
Forename(s) | John |
Surname | Smith |
Gender | M |
Age | 18 |
Decorations | |
Date of Death | 31-05-1942 |
Next of Kin | Son of John and Elizabeth A. Smith, of Aberdeen. |
Aircraft Information
Aircraft | Avro Manchester I |
Serial Number | L7290 |
Markings | EA- |
Memorial Information
Burial/Memorial Country | Germany |
Burial/Memorial Place | Reichswald Forest War Cemetery |
Grave Reference | 9. A. 13. |
Epitaph | TO LIVE IN HEARTS WE LEAVE BEHIND IS NOT TO DIE |
IBCC Memorial Information
Phase | 1 |
Panel Number | 99 |
Enlistment Information
Service Number | 1108728 |
Service | Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve |
Group | 5 |
Squadron | 49 |
Trade | WOp/AG |
Country of Origin | United Kingdom |
Other Memorials
Location | Fiskerton Airfield (Disused) Reepham Rd, Lincolnshire |
Country | United Kingdom |
Memorial Type | Memorial Stones with inscribed Metal Plaques |
Memorial Text | RAF Fiskerton. This stone and tree are sited on the airfield in memory of those who served here during World War II |
Location | The National Arboretum, Alrewas, Staffordshire |
Country | United Kingdom |
Memorial Type | Inscribed Stone Memorial |
Memorial Text | In memory of those who served on 49 Squadron 1916-1965 |
Commonwealth War Graves Commission
The National Archives
Record of Events (Operational Record Book) AIR 27/481/10 |
Summary of Events (Operational Record Book) AIR 27/481/9 |
Fellow Servicemen
Last Operation Information
Start Date | 30-05-1942 |
End Date | 31-05-1942 |
Takeoff Station | Scampton |
Day/Night Raid | Night (99% moon) |
Operation | Koln |
Reason for Loss | Took off at 2255. Hit by flak and the starboard engine then failed. The order to abandon was given but only five of the crew could comply before the aircraft rolled onto its back and crashed |