Taylor, Harry Hastings
Personal Information
Rank | Sgt |
Forename(s) | Harry Hastings |
Surname | Taylor |
Gender | M |
Age | 26 |
Decorations | |
Date of Death | 25-10-1941 |
Next of Kin | Son of Alexander and Margaret Taylor, of Newcastle-On-Tyne. Husband of Mary Taylor, of Newcastle-On-Tyne. |
Aircraft Information
Aircraft | Vickers Wellington IC |
Serial Number | X9989 |
Markings |
Memorial Information
Burial/Memorial Country | United Kingdom |
Burial/Memorial Place | Newcastle-Upon-Tyne (West Road) Cemetery |
Grave Reference | Sec. Q. Grave 549. |
Epitaph | MAY THE SUNSHINE HE MISSED ON LIFE'S HIGHWAY BE FOUND IN GOD'S HAVEN OF REST |
IBCC Memorial Information
Phase | 1 |
Panel Number | 105 |
Enlistment Information
Service Number | 1052154 |
Service | Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve |
Group | 6 |
Squadron | 15 OTU |
Trade | WOp/AG |
Country of Origin | United Kingdom |
Casualty Pack Number Find Out More
AIR 81/9854 (P363284/41) |
Commonwealth War Graves Commission
Fellow Servicemen
Last Operation Information
Start Date | 25-10-1941 |
End Date | 25-10-1941 |
Takeoff Station | Harwell |
Day/Night Raid | Day |
Operation | Ferry flight to Gibraltar |
Reason for Loss | The aircraft failed to gain height due to a faulty hydraulic system and crashed at Aldworth, Berkshire. |