Caine, William Michael
Personal Information
Rank | Sgt |
Forename(s) | William Michael |
Surname | Caine |
Gender | M |
Age | 28 |
Decorations | |
Date of Death | 09-07-1941 |
Next of Kin | Son of Thomas William and Ellen Veronica Caine, of Hull. Husband of Ethel Mary Caine, of Hull. |
Aircraft Information
Aircraft | Armstrong Whitworth Whitley V |
Serial Number | Z6666 |
Markings | GE-E |
Memorial Information
Burial/Memorial Country | Netherlands |
Burial/Memorial Place | Jonkerbos War Cemetery, Nijmegen |
Grave Reference | 20. G. 8. |
Epitaph | TREASURED MEMORIES FOR EVER. LOVING WIFE AND CHILDREN |
IBCC Memorial Information
Phase | 2 |
Panel Number | 140 |
Enlistment Information
Service Number | 1378313 |
Service | Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve |
Group | 4 |
Squadron | 58 |
Trade | Air Gunner |
Country of Origin | United Kingdom |
Casualty Pack Number Find Out More
AIR 81/7485 (P360378/41) |
Commonwealth War Graves Commission
The National Archives
Last Operation Information
Start Date | 08-07-1941 |
End Date | 09-07-1941 |
Takeoff Station | Linton-on-Ouse |
Day/Night Raid | Night (100% moon) |
Operation | Hamm |
Reason for Loss | Crashed close to Venlo. Caine's parachute failed to open. Other crew became PoWs |