Williams, James Eric
Personal Information
Rank | F/S |
Forename(s) | James Eric |
Surname | Williams |
Gender | M |
Age | 21 |
Decorations | DFM |
Date of Death | 29-10-1942 |
Next of Kin | Son of Thomas Charles and Victoria May Williams, of Porlock. |
Aircraft Information
Aircraft | Armstrong Whitworth Whitley V |
Serial Number | AD710 |
Markings |
Memorial Information
Burial/Memorial Country | United Kingdom |
Burial/Memorial Place | Porlock Cemetery |
Grave Reference | Grave 778. |
Epitaph | IN EVERLOVING MEMORY OF OUR DEAR SON JIM. BEAUTIFUL MEMORIES NEVER FADE |
IBCC Memorial Information
Phase | 1 |
Panel Number | 116 |
Enlistment Information
Service Number | 1256892 |
Service | Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve |
Group | 91 |
Squadron | 19 OTU |
Trade | Pilot |
Country of Origin | United Kingdom |
Other Memorials
Location | Off A96, Balnageith near Forres, Grampian, Scotland |
Country | United Kingdom |
Memorial Type | Stone Cairn, Inscribed Metal Plaques & Aircraft Sculpture |
Memorial Text | Dedicated to all who served with 19 OTU, RAF Forres |
Commonwealth War Graves Commission
Fellow Servicemen
Last Operation Information
Start Date | 29-10-1942 |
End Date | 29-10-1942 |
Takeoff Station | Kinloss |
Day/Night Raid | Day |
Operation | Night navigation exercise |
Reason for Loss | Aircraft took off for a night navigation exercise. It flew into a violent electrical storm and it is believed the starboard engine was struck by lightening, causing a fire. At 0055hrs the aircraft crashed, near Dalcross, Inverness. |