Irwin, James Thomas
Personal Information
Rank | F/O |
Forename(s) | James Thomas |
Surname | Irwin |
Gender | M |
Age | 21 |
Decorations | |
Date of Death | 09-06-1944 |
Next of Kin | Son of Charles H. Irwin and Mary Sarah Irwin, of Feltham. |
Aircraft Information
Aircraft | Handley Page Halifax II |
Serial Number | LW295 |
Markings | GV-R |
Memorial Information
Burial/Memorial Country | United Kingdom |
Burial/Memorial Place | Feltham Cemetery |
Grave Reference | Sec. J. Grave 59. |
Epitaph |
IBCC Memorial Information
Phase | 2 |
Panel Number | 187 |
Enlistment Information
Service Number | 153129 |
Service | Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve |
Group | 4 |
Squadron | 1652 HCU |
Trade | Air Bomber |
Country of Origin | United Kingdom |
Commonwealth War Graves Commission
Fellow Servicemen
Last Operation Information
Start Date | 09-06-1944 |
End Date | 09-06-1944 |
Takeoff Station | Marston Moor |
Day/Night Raid | Day |
Operation | Training- night flying exercise |
Reason for Loss | Failed to gain sufficient height to clear some tall trees close to the airfield. The conditions were slightly rainy and it is known whether this was considered to be a contributory factor. |