Smith, John Anthony
Personal Information
Rank | Sgt |
Forename(s) | John Anthony |
Surname | Smith |
Gender | M |
Age | 24 |
Decorations | |
Date of Death | 03-10-1940 |
Next of Kin | Son of John L. and Emily Hannah Smith, of Droitwich, Worcestershire. Husband of Gladys Elizabeth Smith, of Droitwich. |
Aircraft Information
Aircraft | Armstrong Whitworth Whitley V |
Serial Number | K9031 |
Markings |
Memorial Information
Burial/Memorial Country | United Kingdom |
Burial/Memorial Place | Runnymede Memorial |
Grave Reference | Panel 19. |
Epitaph |
IBCC Memorial Information
Phase | 1 |
Panel Number | 99 |
Enlistment Information
Service Number | 741944 |
Service | Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve |
Group | 6 |
Squadron | 19 OTU |
Trade | Pilot |
Country of Origin | United Kingdom |
Other Memorials
Location | Off A96, Balnageith near Forres, Grampian, Scotland |
Country | United Kingdom |
Memorial Type | Stone Cairn, Inscribed Metal Plaques & Aircraft Sculpture |
Memorial Text | Dedicated to all who served with 19 OTU, RAF Forres |
Casualty Pack Number Find Out More
AIR 81/3610 (P355225/40) |
Commonwealth War Graves Commission
Fellow Servicemen
Last Operation Information
Start Date | 03-10-1940 |
End Date | 03-10-1940 |
Takeoff Station | Kinloss |
Day/Night Raid | Day |
Operation | Night dual training |
Reason for Loss | Ditched in Findhorn Bay in bad weather. Distress flares were seen but a rescue attempt failed |