Thomson, Robert Champney
Personal Information
Rank | Sgt |
Forename(s) | Robert Champney |
Surname | Thomson |
Gender | M |
Age | 30 |
Decorations | |
Date of Death | 29-07-1940 |
Next of Kin | Son of Robert Addie Thomson and Gertrude Thomson, of Clayworth, Nottinghamshire. Husband of Jean Thomson. |
Aircraft Information
Aircraft | Fairey Battle I |
Serial Number | L5091 |
Markings |
Memorial Information
Burial/Memorial Country | United Kingdom |
Burial/Memorial Place | Bawtry Cemetery |
Grave Reference | Sec. Q. Grave 6. |
Epitaph | GREATER LOVE HATH NO MAN THAN THIS. ST. JOHN XV.13 |
IBCC Memorial Information
Phase | 1 |
Panel Number | 107 |
Enlistment Information
Service Number | 759316 |
Service | Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve |
Group | 6 |
Squadron | 12 OTU |
Trade | Observer |
Country of Origin | United Kingdom |
Casualty Pack Number Find Out More
AIR 81/2476 (P353526/40) |
Commonwealth War Graves Commission
Fellow Servicemen
Last Operation Information
Start Date | 29-07-1940 |
End Date | 29-07-1940 |
Takeoff Station | Benson |
Day/Night Raid | Day |
Operation | Training- night exercise |
Reason for Loss | Dived into the ground near Wallingford, Berkshire |