Chinn, Edward James
Personal Information
Rank | Sgt |
Forename(s) | Edward James |
Surname | Chinn |
Gender | M |
Age | 24 |
Decorations | |
Date of Death | 24-03-1941 |
Next of Kin | Son of Edwin and Mabel Chinn, of Darlington. |
Aircraft Information
Aircraft | Bristol Blenheim IV |
Serial Number | R3673 |
Markings | YH- |
Memorial Information
Burial/Memorial Country | United Kingdom |
Burial/Memorial Place | Darlington West Cemetery |
Grave Reference | Sec. W.7G. Grave 361. |
Epitaph | IN MEMORY OF OUR DEAR SON, "THEY SHALL GROW NOT OLD" |
IBCC Memorial Information
Phase | 2 |
Panel Number | 144 |
Enlistment Information
Service Number | 939762 |
Service | Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve |
Group | 2 |
Squadron | 21 |
Trade | WOp/AG |
Country of Origin | United Kingdom |
Other Memorials
Location | TBC Watton, Norfolk |
Country | United Kingdom |
Memorial Type | Inscribed Metal Plaque |
Memorial Text | To the memory of those of the RAF and Commonwealth Air Forces who lost their lives while serving at RAF Watton and Bodney |
Casualty Pack Number Find Out More
AIR 81/5540 (P357945/41) |
Commonwealth War Graves Commission
The National Archives
Record of Events (Operational Record Book) AIR 27/263/36 |
Summary of Events (Operational Record Book) AIR 27/263/35 |
Fellow Servicemen
Last Operation Information
Start Date | 23-03-1941 |
End Date | 24-03-1941 |
Takeoff Station | Watton |
Day/Night Raid | Night (14% moon) |
Operation | Hanover |
Reason for Loss | Crashed on return to base |