Smith, John James Harold
Personal Information
Rank | Sgt |
Forename(s) | John James Harold |
Surname | Smith |
Gender | M |
Age | 20 |
Decorations | |
Date of Death | 12-07-1944 |
Next of Kin | Son of James Smith, and of Florence May Smith. Stepson of Mr. A. R. Poulter, of South Tottenham, Middlesex. |
Aircraft Information
Aircraft | Handley Page Halifax II |
Serial Number | W7778 |
Markings |
Memorial Information
Burial/Memorial Country | United Kingdom |
Burial/Memorial Place | New Southgate Cemetery |
Grave Reference | Sec. R. Grave 1434. |
Epitaph | HE DIED FOR HIS KING & COUNTRY BUT HIS SPIRIT FLIES ON. MISSED BY ALL. R.I.P. |
IBCC Memorial Information
Phase | 1 |
Panel Number | 99 |
Enlistment Information
Service Number | 1398719 |
Service | Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve |
Group | |
Squadron | 1662 HCU |
Trade | Navigator |
Country of Origin | United Kingdom |
Commonwealth War Graves Commission
Fellow Servicemen
Last Operation Information
Start Date | 12-07-1944 |
End Date | 12-07-1944 |
Takeoff Station | Blyton |
Day/Night Raid | Day |
Operation | Training- bullseye exercise |
Reason for Loss | Dived at high speed into the ground at Sotby, near Horncastle |