Thomas, John Hubert
Personal Information
Rank | Sgt |
Forename(s) | John Hubert |
Surname | Thomas |
Gender | M |
Age | 19 |
Decorations | |
Date of Death | 02-09-1942 |
Next of Kin | Son of William Charles and Elizabeth Thomas, of Briton Ferry, Neath. |
Aircraft Information
Aircraft | Vickers Wellington IC |
Serial Number | X3192 |
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Memorial Information
Burial/Memorial Country | United Kingdom |
Burial/Memorial Place | Neath (Ynysymaerdy) Cemetery |
Grave Reference | Plot B. Grave 241. |
Epitaph | NOT FOR THEM THE SUNSET BUT THE DAWN |
IBCC Memorial Information
Phase | 1 |
Panel Number | 106 |
Enlistment Information
Service Number | 1312854 |
Service | Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve |
Group | 91 |
Squadron | 15 OTU |
Trade | Pilot |
Country of Origin | United Kingdom |
Commonwealth War Graves Commission
Fellow Servicemen
Last Operation Information
Start Date | 02-09-1942 |
End Date | 02-09-1942 |
Takeoff Station | Harwell |
Day/Night Raid | Day |
Operation | Training- night flying exercise |
Reason for Loss | Stalled on approach, crashed into trees and caught fire |