White, Peter Adolphus
Personal Information
Rank | Sgt |
Forename(s) | Peter Adolphus |
Surname | White |
Gender | M |
Age | 22 |
Decorations | |
Date of Death | 04-04-1943 |
Next of Kin | Son of Robert Adolphus and Hilda Margaret White of Harrogate. |
Aircraft Information
Aircraft | Vickers Wellington III |
Serial Number | BK508 |
Markings |
Memorial Information
Burial/Memorial Country | United Kingdom |
Burial/Memorial Place | Harrogate Crematorium |
Grave Reference | |
Epitaph |
IBCC Memorial Information
Phase | 1 |
Panel Number | 114 |
Enlistment Information
Service Number | 1030030 |
Service | Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve |
Group | 93 |
Squadron | 27 OTU |
Trade | Air Bomber |
Country of Origin | United Kingdom |
Commonwealth War Graves Commission
Last Operation Information
Start Date | 04-04-1943 |
End Date | 04-04-1943 |
Takeoff Station | Church Broughton |
Day/Night Raid | Day |
Operation | Air test |
Reason for Loss | Starboard engine failed on final approach and pilot attempted a forced landing. Aircraft struck a tree and caught fire. Only Sgt. White and the pilot, who was uninjured were on board the aircraft |