Morrison, Alexander Donald
Personal Information
Rank | P/O |
Forename(s) | Alexander Donald |
Surname | Morrison |
Gender | M |
Age | 23 |
Decorations | DFC |
Date of Death | 24-12-1944 |
Next of Kin | Son of Alexander and Annie Morrison, of Abbotsford, New South Wales, Australia. |
Aircraft Information
Aircraft | Avro Lancaster III |
Serial Number | ND524 |
Markings | F2-F |
Memorial Information
Burial/Memorial Country | Germany |
Burial/Memorial Place | Rheinberg War Cemetery |
Grave Reference | 14. B. 18. |
Epitaph | HIS DUTY NOBLY DONE |
IBCC Memorial Information
Phase | 2 |
Panel Number | 215 |
Enlistment Information
Service Number | 423824 |
Service | Royal Australian Air Force |
Group | 8 |
Squadron | 635 |
Trade | Navigator |
Country of Origin | Australia |
Commonwealth War Graves Commission
The National Archives
Record of Events (Operational Record Book) AIR 27/2157/24 |
Summary of Events (Operational Record Book) AIR 27/2155/19 |
Fellow Servicemen
Last Operation Information
Start Date | 24-12-1944 |
End Date | 24-12-1944 |
Takeoff Station | Downham Market |
Day/Night Raid | Day |
Operation | Lohausen to attack the airfield which was thought to be a key supply point to axis forces in the Ardennes. Part of a 338 aircraft bomber force on this airfield and also Mülheim airfield. Good weather conditions over both targets led to accurate bombing. 6 aircraft lost (1.8%). |
Reason for Loss |