George, John Henry
Personal Information
Rank | Sgt |
Forename(s) | John Henry |
Surname | George |
Gender | M |
Age | 21 |
Decorations | |
Date of Death | 20-08-1940 |
Next of Kin | Son of Arthur James George, and of Annie George, of Claines, Worcestershire. |
Aircraft Information
Aircraft | Bristol Blenheim IV |
Serial Number | N3574 |
Markings | SR- |
Memorial Information
Burial/Memorial Country | United Kingdom |
Burial/Memorial Place | Runnymede Memorial |
Grave Reference | Panel 14. |
Epitaph |
IBCC Memorial Information
Phase | 2 |
Panel Number | 169 |
Enlistment Information
Service Number | 626245 |
Service | Royal Air Force |
Group | 2 |
Squadron | 101 |
Trade | WOp/AG |
Country of Origin | United Kingdom |
Other Memorials
Location | Adjacent to former MQ Site, West Raynham, Norfolk |
Country | United Kingdom |
Memorial Type | Brick Memorial, Inscribed Slate Tablets and Concrete Plinth |
Memorial Text | Dedicated to the memory of all who served at West Raynham, military and civilian of all ranks 1939 - 1994 |
Location | St. Mary & St. Peter's Church, Ludford Magna, Lincolnshire |
Country | United Kingdom |
Memorial Type | Sqn Standard & Roll of Honour in wooden bookcase |
Memorial Text | In memory of 101 Squadron 1943-45 based at RAF Ludford Magna |
Location | Village Centre, Ludford Magna, Lincolnshire |
Country | United Kingdom |
Memorial Type | Inscribed Stone Pillar & Brass plaque on adjacent bench |
Memorial Text | In memory of 101 Squadron 1943-45 based at RAF Ludford Magna |
Location | The White Hart PH, Ludford Magna, Lincolnshire |
Country | United Kingdom |
Memorial Type | Inscribed Metal on external wall of PH |
Memorial Text | In memory of the men and women of 101 Squadron 1943-45 |
Location | The National Aboretum, Alrewas, Staffordshire |
Country | United Kingdom |
Memorial Type | Inscribed Stone Monument |
Memorial Text | This memorial is dedicated to all those who served on 101 Squadron, and honours those who made the ultimate sacrifice. We will remember you. |
Miscellaneous Information
The pilot and observer both received gallantry awards for their brave attempts to rescue the trapped gunner |
Casualty Pack Number Find Out More
AIR 81/2700 (P354084/40) |
Commonwealth War Graves Commission
The National Archives
Last Operation Information
Start Date | 19-08-1940 |
End Date | 20-08-1940 |
Takeoff Station | West Raynham |
Day/Night Raid | Night (96% moon) |
Operation | Antwerp |
Reason for Loss | Lost port engine on reaching Dutch coast, attached airfield at Haamstede as secondary target. Crashed near Lowestoft after losing height steadily on return leg |