Southern, William James
Personal Information
Rank | Sgt |
Forename(s) | William James |
Surname | Southern |
Gender | M |
Age | 22 |
Decorations | |
Date of Death | 29-09-1943 |
Next of Kin | Son of Mr. and Mrs. T. J. J. Southern, of Ellesmere Port. |
Aircraft Information
Aircraft | Vickers Wellington IC |
Serial Number | W5724 |
Markings | KJ-C |
Memorial Information
Burial/Memorial Country | United Kingdom |
Burial/Memorial Place | Ellesmere Port (Overpool) Cemetery |
Grave Reference | Sec. D. Grave 106. |
Epitaph | RESTING WHERE NO SHADOWS FALL IN PERFECT PEACE HE AWAITS US ALL |
IBCC Memorial Information
Phase | 1 |
Panel Number | 100 |
Enlistment Information
Service Number | 1450396 |
Service | Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve |
Group | 92 |
Squadron | 11 OTU |
Trade | WOp/AG |
Country of Origin | United Kingdom |
Commonwealth War Graves Commission
Fellow Servicemen
Last Operation Information
Start Date | 29-09-1943 |
End Date | 29-09-1943 |
Takeoff Station | Westcott |
Day/Night Raid | Day |
Operation | Cross-country exercise |
Reason for Loss | An engine caught fire, spreading to the wing and the aircraft was crash-landed in a field near Allington, Wilts |