McLachlan, Alexander Lachan
Personal Information
Rank | Sgt |
Forename(s) | Alexander Lachan |
Surname | McLachlan |
Gender | M |
Age | 24 |
Decorations | |
Date of Death | 25-01-1943 |
Next of Kin | Son of Mr. and Mrs. John McLachlan, of Glasgow. |
Aircraft Information
Aircraft | Vickers Wellington X |
Serial Number | HE231 |
Markings | DT- |
Memorial Information
Burial/Memorial Country | United Kingdom |
Burial/Memorial Place | Perth (Westhill) Cemetery |
Grave Reference | Sec. A. Jeanfield Div. Grave 332. |
Epitaph |
IBCC Memorial Information
Phase | 2 |
Panel Number | 209 |
Enlistment Information
Service Number | 656999 |
Service | Royal Air Force |
Group | 3 |
Squadron | 192 |
Trade | Air Bomber |
Country of Origin | United Kingdom |
Commonwealth War Graves Commission
Fellow Servicemen
Last Operation Information
Start Date | 25-01-1943 |
End Date | 25-01-1943 |
Takeoff Station | Gransden Lodge |
Day/Night Raid | Day |
Operation | Air Test- oil and fuel consumption tests |
Reason for Loss | Developed engine failure and crashed near Huntingdon, Cambs. |