Eckersley, Joseph Alban
Personal Information
Rank | Sgt |
Forename(s) | Joseph Alban |
Surname | Eckersley |
Gender | M |
Age | 21 |
Decorations | |
Date of Death | 26-01-1942 |
Next of Kin | Son of James and Maria Eckersley, of Orrell Post, Lancashire. |
Aircraft Information
Aircraft | Bristol Blenheim IV |
Serial Number | V5769 |
Markings | UX-F |
Memorial Information
Burial/Memorial Country | United Kingdom |
Burial/Memorial Place | Watton (St. Mary) Churchyard |
Grave Reference | Row C. Grave 58. |
Epitaph | YOUNGEST SON OF JAMES AND MARIA ECKERSLEY OF ORRELL, NR. WIGAN. R.I.P. |
IBCC Memorial Information
Phase | 2 |
Panel Number | 159 |
Enlistment Information
Service Number | 998677 |
Service | Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve |
Group | 2 |
Squadron | 82 (United Provinces) |
Trade | Observer |
Country of Origin | United Kingdom |
Miscellaneous Information
1058850 Sgt. Herbert Hargreaves was also aboard and was injured but survived. |
His name may also be found on the Upholland Grammar School roll of honour |
Casualty Pack Number Find Out More
AIR 81/11766 (P365645/42) |
Commonwealth War Graves Commission
The National Archives
Record of Events (Operational Record Book) AIR 27/682/2 |
Summary of Events (Operational Record Book) AIR 27/682/1 |
Fellow Servicemen
Last Operation Information
Start Date | 26-01-1942 |
End Date | 26-01-1942 |
Takeoff Station | Bodney |
Day/Night Raid | Day |
Operation | Training |
Reason for Loss | Flew into trees bordering the airfield in dusk conditions |