Barrett, Charles Rene
Personal Information
Rank | S/L |
Forename(s) | Charles Rene |
Surname | Barrett |
Gender | M |
Age | 31 |
Decorations | DFC |
Date of Death | 13-09-1944 |
Next of Kin | Son of Mr. and Mrs. W. G. Barrett, of Bournemouth, Hampshire. |
Aircraft Information
Aircraft | de Havilland Mosquito XX |
Serial Number | KB359 |
Markings | 6T-T |
Memorial Information
Burial/Memorial Country | Germany |
Burial/Memorial Place | Berlin 1939-1945 War Cemetery |
Grave Reference | Joint grave 5. B. 36-37. |
Epitaph | GREATER LOVE HATH NO MAN THAN THIS, THAT A MAN LAY DOWN HIS LIFE FOR HIS FRIENDS |
IBCC Memorial Information
Phase | 2 |
Panel Number | 127 |
Enlistment Information
Service Number | 61470 |
Service | Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve |
Group | 8 |
Squadron | 608 (North Riding) |
Trade | Pilot |
Country of Origin | United Kingdom |
Miscellaneous Information
Had flown at least 60 operational sorties |
Commonwealth War Graves Commission
The National Archives
Record of Events (Operational Record Book) AIR 27/2128/16 |
Summary of Events (Operational Record Book) AIR 27/2101/17 |
Fellow Servicemen
Last Operation Information
Start Date | 13-09-1944 |
End Date | 14-09-1944 |
Takeoff Station | Downham Market |
Day/Night Raid | Night (11% moon) |
Operation | Berlin. 36 Mosquitoes, 2 losses |
Reason for Loss | Crashed NW of Nauen, Germany |