Ganes, Joseph Wayne
Personal Information
Rank | F/S |
Forename(s) | Joseph Wayne |
Surname | Ganes |
Gender | M |
Age | 27 |
Decorations | |
Date of Death | 28-07-1942 |
Next of Kin | Son of Guy G. and Hattie E. Ganes. Born U.S.A. |
Aircraft Information
Aircraft | Douglas Boston III |
Serial Number | AL690 |
Markings | RH- |
Memorial Information
Burial/Memorial Country | United Kingdom |
Burial/Memorial Place | Runnymede Memorial |
Grave Reference | Panel 104. |
Epitaph |
IBCC Memorial Information
Phase | 2 |
Panel Number | 168 |
Enlistment Information
Service Number | R/98016 |
Service | Royal Canadian Air Force |
Group | 2 |
Squadron | 88 (Hong Kong) |
Trade | Air Gunner |
Country of Origin | United States of America |
Other Memorials
Location | All Saints Church, Swanton Morley, Norfolk |
Country | United Kingdom |
Memorial Type | Stained Glass Window |
Memorial Text | A Stained Glass Window to commemorate RAF Swanton Morley and the Sqns that served there. In particular, 88 (Hong Kong) Sqn, 8th July 1941 - 19th August 1943 |
Commonwealth War Graves Commission
The National Archives
Record of Events (Operational Record Book) AIR 27/716/54 |
Summary of Events (Operational Record Book) AIR 27/716/53 |
Fellow Servicemen
Last Operation Information
Start Date | 28-07-1942 |
End Date | 29-07-1942 |
Takeoff Station | Attlebridge |
Day/Night Raid | Night (98% moon) |
Operation | Intruder duties over Schipol airfield |
Reason for Loss | Lost without trace |