Stearman, Thomas
Personal Information
Rank | Sgt |
Forename(s) | Thomas |
Surname | Stearman |
Gender | M |
Age | 25 |
Decorations | |
Date of Death | 31-08-1943 |
Next of Kin | Son of Thomas and May Stearman, of Gateshead. Husband of Mary Jane Newstead Stearman, of Gateshead. |
Aircraft Information
Aircraft | Avro Lancaster I |
Serial Number | W4314 |
Markings |
Memorial Information
Burial/Memorial Country | United Kingdom |
Burial/Memorial Place | Gateshead (Saltwell) Cemetery |
Grave Reference | Div. 3. Grave 2694. |
Epitaph | GREATER LOVE HATH NO MAN THAN THIS, THAT A MAN LAY DOWN HIS LIFE FOR HIS FRIENDS |
IBCC Memorial Information
Phase | 1 |
Panel Number | 101 |
Enlistment Information
Service Number | 1080326 |
Service | Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve |
Group | |
Squadron | 1662 HCU |
Trade | Wireless Operator |
Country of Origin | United Kingdom |
Commonwealth War Graves Commission
Fellow Servicemen
Last Operation Information
Start Date | 31-08-1943 |
End Date | 31-08-1943 |
Takeoff Station | Blyton |
Day/Night Raid | Day |
Operation | Training |
Reason for Loss | Flew into the ground at 03.25 nr Laughton |