Smithson, Jack Gordon
Personal Information
Rank | Sgt |
Forename(s) | Jack Gordon |
Surname | Smithson |
Gender | M |
Age | 25 |
Decorations | |
Date of Death | 26-06-1941 |
Next of Kin | Son of Thomas H. Smithson and Edith Smithson, of Leeds. Husband of Muriel Smithson. |
Aircraft Information
Aircraft | Vickers Wellington IC |
Serial Number | R1586 |
Markings |
Memorial Information
Burial/Memorial Country | United Kingdom |
Burial/Memorial Place | Chapel Allerton (St. Matthew) Old Churchyard |
Grave Reference | Old church site. Grave 140. |
Epitaph | ALSO AUDREY HIS DEAR SISTER DIED 27TH OCT. 1943 AGE 27 BELOVED WIFE OF FRANK KING KILLED IN NORMANDY 1944 |
IBCC Memorial Information
Phase | 1 |
Panel Number | 99 |
Enlistment Information
Service Number | 1378146 |
Service | Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve |
Group | 6 |
Squadron | 22 OTU |
Trade | Air Gunner |
Country of Origin | United Kingdom |
Other Memorials
Location | St. Peter's Church, Wellesbourne Mountford, Warwickshire |
Country | United Kingdom |
Memorial Type | Inscribed Metal Plaque |
Memorial Text | A dedication to the men and women who were killed while serving with 22 OTU during World War 2 |
Casualty Pack Number Find Out More
AIR 81/7163 (P359999/41) |
Commonwealth War Graves Commission
Fellow Servicemen
Last Operation Information
Start Date | 26-06-1941 |
End Date | 26-06-1941 |
Takeoff Station | Wellesbourne Mountford |
Day/Night Raid | Day |
Operation | Training- Night circuit practice |
Reason for Loss | Lost power and it is believed the bomber stalled while trying to avoid trees, crashing 0210 near Loxley, 4 miles ESE from Stratford-upon-Avon |