Waddell, John Christian
Personal Information
Rank | Sgt |
Forename(s) | John Christian |
Surname | Waddell |
Gender | M |
Age | 20 |
Decorations | |
Date of Death | 24-06-1944 |
Next of Kin | Son of John W. Waddell and Janet C. Waddell, of Bishopbriggs, Glasgow. His Brother, James Watson Waddell, Also Died On Service. |
Aircraft Information
Aircraft | Handley Page Halifax II |
Serial Number | JD267 |
Markings | -G2 |
Memorial Information
Burial/Memorial Country | United Kingdom |
Burial/Memorial Place | Cadder Cemetery |
Grave Reference | Original Cemetery. Grave 3323. |
Epitaph | HIS BROTHER J.W.WADDELL LT. 6TH GORDON HIGHLANDERS WAS KILLED IN ITALY 29TH SEPTEMBER 1944 AGE 32 |
IBCC Memorial Information
Phase | 1 |
Panel Number | 110 |
Enlistment Information
Service Number | 1566024 |
Service | Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve |
Group | |
Squadron | 1662 HCU |
Trade | Navigator |
Country of Origin | United Kingdom |
Commonwealth War Graves Commission
Fellow Servicemen
Last Operation Information
Start Date | 24-06-1944 |
End Date | 24-06-1944 |
Takeoff Station | Blyton |
Day/Night Raid | Day |
Operation | Circuit training |
Reason for Loss | Aileron locking bar had not been removed before flight |