Brook, Robert
Personal Information
Rank | F/L |
Forename(s) | Robert |
Surname | Brook |
Gender | M |
Age | 23 |
Decorations | DFC |
Date of Death | 16-09-1944 |
Next of Kin | Son of Henry and Bayla Jeszurin, of Valenciennes, France. |
Aircraft Information
Aircraft | Avro Lancaster III |
Serial Number | PB527 |
Markings | LQ-K |
Memorial Information
Burial/Memorial Country | United Kingdom |
Burial/Memorial Place | Runnymede Memorial |
Grave Reference | Panel 201. |
Epitaph |
IBCC Memorial Information
Phase | 2 |
Panel Number | 136 |
Enlistment Information
Service Number | 174668 |
Service | Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve |
Group | 8 |
Squadron | 405 (Vancouver) |
Trade | Navigator |
Country of Origin | United Kingdom |
Miscellaneous Information
His name is thought to be an alias as he was born to French parents of surname Jeszurin |
Fellow Servicemen
Last Operation Information
Start Date | 15-09-1944 |
End Date | 15-09-1944 |
Takeoff Station | Gransden Lodge |
Day/Night Raid | Night |
Operation | Kiel. 490 aircraft, 6 lost. The old town and modern city centre were devastated, although the local report also states that many bombs fell outside the city limits. Despite the damage, the death toll was remarkably low at 12 with a further 28 injuries. |
Reason for Loss | Crashed into the North Sea off the west coast of Denmark |