Eggleton, Gordon Idris V.
Personal Information
Rank | AC1 |
Forename(s) | Gordon Idris V. |
Surname | Eggleton |
Gender | M |
Age | 21 |
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Date of Death | 12-05-1941 |
Next of Kin | Son of Claude and Evelyn Frances Eggleton, of Ryde. |
Aircraft Information
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Memorial Information
Burial/Memorial Country | United Kingdom |
Burial/Memorial Place | Ryde Borough Cemetery |
Grave Reference | Sec. E. F. Old Portion. Grave 25. |
Epitaph | A SMILING FACE A HEART OF GOLD NO BETTER SON THIS WORLD COULD HOLD |
IBCC Memorial Information
Phase | 2 |
Panel Number | 160 |
Enlistment Information
Service Number | 914938 |
Service | Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve |
Group | 4 |
Squadron | 58 |
Trade | Ground |
Country of Origin | United Kingdom |
Last Operation Information
Start Date | 30-11--0001 |
End Date | 30-11--0001 |
Takeoff Station | Linton-on-Ouse |
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Reason for Loss | AC1 Eggleton was one of thirteen air personal who died as a result of enemy action at Linton On Ouse Airfield on the night of 11th/12th May. |