Reid, Robert Wilson
Personal Information
Rank | AC1 |
Forename(s) | Robert Wilson |
Surname | Reid |
Gender | M |
Age | 19 |
Decorations | |
Date of Death | 13-08-1941 |
Next of Kin | Son of Teresa Reid, and Stepson of James Conroy, of Denton Burn, Newcastle-On-Tyne. |
Aircraft Information
Aircraft | - - - |
Serial Number | - |
Markings |
Memorial Information
Burial/Memorial Country | United Kingdom |
Burial/Memorial Place | Newcastle upon Tyne (St. John's Westgate and Elswick) Cemetery |
Grave Reference | Sec. U. Uncons. Grave 24. |
Epitaph | ETERNAL REST GIVE UNTO HIM, O LORD; AND LET PERPETUAL LIGHT SHINE UPON HIM. R.I.P. |
IBCC Memorial Information
Phase | 2 |
Panel Number | 231 |
Enlistment Information
Service Number | 1269254 |
Service | Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve |
Group | 6 |
Squadron | 11 OTU |
Trade | Ground staff |
Country of Origin | United Kingdom |
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Last Operation Information
Start Date | 13-08-1941 |
End Date | 13-08-1941 |
Takeoff Station | Bassingbourn |
Day/Night Raid | Day |
Operation | - |
Reason for Loss | Attacked on the ground by a Ju 88, dropping four high explosive bombs and some incendiaries. One of the barrack blocks collapsed due to the blast, causing many of the 10 deaths and 12 injuries |