Smyth, John Alexander
Personal Information
Rank | Sgt |
Forename(s) | John Alexander |
Surname | Smyth |
Gender | M |
Age | |
Decorations | |
Date of Death | 25-05-1940 |
Next of Kin |
Aircraft Information
Aircraft | Handley Page Hampden I |
Serial Number | L4172 |
Markings | PL-L |
Memorial Information
Burial/Memorial Country | Germany |
Burial/Memorial Place | Rheinberg War Cemetery |
Grave Reference | 6. E. 15. |
Epitaph |
IBCC Memorial Information
Phase | 1 |
Panel Number | 99 |
Enlistment Information
Service Number | 565748 |
Service | Royal Air Force |
Group | 5 |
Squadron | 144 |
Trade | Observer/Air Bomber |
Country of Origin | United Kingdom |
Commonwealth War Graves Commission
The National Archives
Record of Events (Operational Record Book) AIR 27/980/12 |
Summary of Events (Operational Record Book) AIR 27/980/11 |
Fellow Servicemen
Last Operation Information
Start Date | 25-05-1940 |
End Date | 26-05-1940 |
Takeoff Station | Hemswell |
Day/Night Raid | Night (78% moon) |
Operation | Communications |
Reason for Loss | Shot down trying to halt German advance |