McKercher, William Dunne
Personal Information
Rank | P/O |
Forename(s) | William Dunne |
Surname | McKercher |
Gender | M |
Age | 21 |
Decorations | |
Date of Death | 25-07-1943 |
Next of Kin | Son of John and Doreen McKercher, of New Westminster, British Columbia, Canada. |
Aircraft Information
Aircraft | Handley Page Halifax II |
Serial Number | R9420 |
Markings | -G |
Memorial Information
Burial/Memorial Country | United Kingdom |
Burial/Memorial Place | Dishforth Cemetery |
Grave Reference | Grave 77. |
Epitaph | YOU GAVE YOUR LIFE THAT OTHERS MAY LIVE. GOD REST YOUR SOUL |
IBCC Memorial Information
Phase | 2 |
Panel Number | 209 |
Enlistment Information
Service Number | J/24801 |
Service | Royal Canadian Air Force |
Group | 6 |
Squadron | 1659 HCU |
Trade | Air Gunner |
Country of Origin | Canada |
Commonwealth War Graves Commission
Fellow Servicemen
Last Operation Information
Start Date | 25-07-1943 |
End Date | 25-07-1943 |
Takeoff Station | Topcliffe |
Day/Night Raid | Day |
Operation | Training |
Reason for Loss | Spun in and burst into flames close to Linton on Ouse airfield |