Watson, Asa
Personal Information
Rank | Sgt |
Forename(s) | Asa |
Surname | Watson |
Gender | M |
Age | 23 |
Decorations | |
Date of Death | 30-11-1942 |
Next of Kin | Son of William and Lucy Ann Watson, of Oldham. Husband of Jane Watson, of Oldham. |
Aircraft Information
Aircraft | Vickers Wellington III |
Serial Number | HF633 |
Markings |
Memorial Information
Burial/Memorial Country | United Kingdom |
Burial/Memorial Place | Moorside (St. Thomas) Churchyard |
Grave Reference | Plot A. Row 10. Grave 3. |
Epitaph | THE DEARLY BELOVED HUSBAND OF JANE WATSON AND DEAR FATHER OF PETER |
IBCC Memorial Information
Phase | 1 |
Panel Number | 112 |
Enlistment Information
Service Number | 1134105 |
Service | Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve |
Group | 91 |
Squadron | 22 OTU |
Trade | Wireless Operator |
Country of Origin | United Kingdom |
Other Memorials
Location | St. Peter's Church, Wellesbourne Mountford, Warwickshire |
Country | United Kingdom |
Memorial Type | Inscribed Metal Plaque |
Memorial Text | A dedication to the men and women who were killed while serving with 22 OTU during World War 2 |
Commonwealth War Graves Commission
Fellow Servicemen
Last Operation Information
Start Date | 30-11-1942 |
End Date | 30-11-1942 |
Takeoff Station | Gaydon |
Day/Night Raid | Day |
Operation | Training- night navigation exercise |
Reason for Loss | Returned in poor conditions and hit trees while circling the airfield |