Jenkins, John Fraser Grant
Personal Information
Rank | W/C |
Forename(s) | John Fraser Grant |
Surname | Jenkins |
Gender | M |
Age | 24 |
Decorations | DSO, DFC |
Date of Death | 27-03-1942 |
Next of Kin | Son of John and Patricia Mabel Jenkins, of Noctorum, Cheshire. B.A. (Cantab.). Wrangler. |
Aircraft Information
Aircraft | Bristol Blenheim IV |
Serial Number | Z7276 |
Markings | RT-N |
Memorial Information
Burial/Memorial Country | Netherlands |
Burial/Memorial Place | Amersfoort (Oud Leusden) General Cemetery |
Grave Reference | Plot 13. Row 2. Grave 22. |
Epitaph | DEARLY BELOVED ONLY SON OF JOHN AND PATRICIA JENKINS "DUTY NOBLY DONE" |
IBCC Memorial Information
Phase | 2 |
Panel Number | 189 |
Enlistment Information
Service Number | 72517 |
Service | Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve |
Group | 3 |
Squadron | 114 (Hong Kong) |
Trade | Pilot |
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 |
Miscellaneous Information
He was the 24-year-old squadron CO, a graduate of Peterhouse College, Cambridge who had already won a DSO and DFC |
DSO Citation, London Gazette, 23 January 1942: "In December, 1941, a low level attack was made on the enemy aerodrome at Herdla. Despite the difficult contour of the Norwegian coastline, the exact target was skilfully located and, according to plan, was heavily and accurately bombed. Hits were scored on both runways, the wireless station and on several aircraft on the ground. The skilful and courageous leadership of Wing Commander Jenkins, so ably assisted by his observer, Flying Officer Brancker, both of whom devoted much forethought to the planning of the flight, was largely responsible for the complete success achieved". |
Casualty Pack Number Find Out More
AIR 81/12981 (P367239/42) |
Commonwealth War Graves Commission
The National Archives
Record of Events (Operational Record Book) AIR 27/882/50 |
Summary of Events (Operational Record Book) AIR 27/882/49 |
Fellow Servicemen
Last Operation Information
Start Date | 27-03-1942 |
End Date | 28-03-1942 |
Takeoff Station | West Raynham |
Day/Night Raid | Night (78% moon) |
Operation | Intruder duties over Soesterberg airfield |
Reason for Loss | Hit by flak and crashed near Utrecht, Holland |