Treadgold, John
Personal Information
Rank | F/S |
Forename(s) | John |
Surname | Treadgold |
Gender | M |
Age | 21 |
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Date of Death | 16-11-1943 |
Next of Kin | Son of William and Stella Treadgold, of Gladesville, New South Wales. Husband of Joyce Ellen Treadgold, of Gladesville, New South Wales, Australia. |
Aircraft Information
Aircraft | Vickers Wellington IC |
Serial Number | W5690 |
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Memorial Information
Burial/Memorial Country | United Kingdom |
Burial/Memorial Place | Oxford (Botley) Cemetery |
Grave Reference | Plot I/2. Grave 106B. |
Epitaph | FATHER OF LORRAINE ELLEN AND JUDITH ANNE |
IBCC Memorial Information
Phase | 1 |
Panel Number | 108 |
Enlistment Information
Service Number | 423939 |
Service | Royal Australian Air Force |
Group | 91 |
Squadron | 15 OTU |
Trade | Air Bomber |
Country of Origin | Australia |
Commonwealth War Graves Commission
Fellow Servicemen
Last Operation Information
Start Date | 16-11-1943 |
End Date | 16-11-1943 |
Takeoff Station | Hampstead Norris |
Day/Night Raid | Day |
Operation | Training |
Reason for Loss | Just took off for night flying practice when emergency call sent requesting priority landing. Bomber was seen to turn tightly to port then crash. On investigation, a cylinder head barrel had split. |