Balmer, John Hawes
Personal Information
Rank | Sgt |
Forename(s) | John Hawes |
Surname | Balmer |
Gender | M |
Age | 29 |
Decorations | |
Date of Death | 26-08-1940 |
Next of Kin | Son of John and Clara Frances Balmer, of Watford. His Brother, Brian Thompson Balmer, Also Died On Service. |
Aircraft Information
Aircraft | Bristol Blenheim IV |
Serial Number | L8870 |
Markings | SR- |
Memorial Information
Burial/Memorial Country | United Kingdom |
Burial/Memorial Place | Watford North Cemetery |
Grave Reference | Sec. E. Cons. Grave 887. |
Epitaph |
IBCC Memorial Information
Phase | 2 |
Panel Number | 126 |
Enlistment Information
Service Number | 745574 |
Service | Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve |
Group | 2 |
Squadron | 101 |
Trade | Pilot |
Country of Origin | United Kingdom |
Other Memorials
Location | Adjacent to former MQ Site, West Raynham, Norfolk |
Country | United Kingdom |
Memorial Type | Brick Memorial, Inscribed Slate Tablets and Concrete Plinth |
Memorial Text | Dedicated to the memory of all who served at West Raynham, military and civilian of all ranks 1939 - 1994 |
Location | St. Mary & St. Peter's Church, Ludford Magna, Lincolnshire |
Country | United Kingdom |
Memorial Type | Sqn Standard & Roll of Honour in wooden bookcase |
Memorial Text | In memory of 101 Squadron 1943-45 based at RAF Ludford Magna |
Location | Village Centre, Ludford Magna, Lincolnshire |
Country | United Kingdom |
Memorial Type | Inscribed Stone Pillar & Brass plaque on adjacent bench |
Memorial Text | In memory of 101 Squadron 1943-45 based at RAF Ludford Magna |
Location | The White Hart PH, Ludford Magna, Lincolnshire |
Country | United Kingdom |
Memorial Type | Inscribed Metal on external wall of PH |
Memorial Text | In memory of the men and women of 101 Squadron 1943-45 |
Location | The National Aboretum, Alrewas, Staffordshire |
Country | United Kingdom |
Memorial Type | Inscribed Stone Monument |
Memorial Text | This memorial is dedicated to all those who served on 101 Squadron, and honours those who made the ultimate sacrifice. We will remember you. |
Casualty Pack Number Find Out More
AIR 81/2806 (P354211/40) |
Commonwealth War Graves Commission
The National Archives
Record of Events (Operational Record Book) AIR 27/801/6 |
Summary of Events (Operational Record Book) AIR 27/801/5 |
Fellow Servicemen
Last Operation Information
Start Date | 26-08-1940 |
End Date | 26-08-1940 |
Takeoff Station | West Raynham |
Day/Night Raid | Day |
Operation | St Malo |
Reason for Loss | Flew into a barrage balloon cable on return, close to Eastleigh |