Russell, Anthony Charles Henry Reid
Personal Information
Rank | Sgt |
Forename(s) | Anthony Charles Henry Reid |
Surname | Russell |
Gender | M |
Age | 22 |
Decorations | |
Date of Death | 13-01-1941 |
Next of Kin |
Aircraft Information
Aircraft | Handley Page Halifax I |
Serial Number | L9487 |
Markings | TL- |
Memorial Information
Burial/Memorial Country | United Kingdom |
Burial/Memorial Place | Dishforth Cemetery |
Grave Reference | Grave 7. |
Epitaph |
IBCC Memorial Information
Phase | 2 |
Panel Number | 236 |
Enlistment Information
Service Number | 904441 |
Service | Royal Air Force |
Group | 4 |
Squadron | 35 (Madras Presidency) |
Trade | WOp/AG |
Country of Origin | United Kingdom |
Other Memorials
Location | Roadside Location, Graveley, Cambridgeshire |
Country | United Kingdom |
Memorial Type | Inscribed Memorial Stone |
Memorial Text | Graveley Airfield 1942-1945 8 Group Bomber Command 35 Squadron Pathfinder Force 692 Squadron Light Night Striking Force R.A.F. To commemorate this airfield in honour of those who served the nation aircrew, groundstaff & WAFF of United Kingdom Dominions, C |
Location | All Saints Church, Offord Cluny, Cambridgeshire |
Country | United Kingdom |
Memorial Type | Stained Glass Window, Sqn Badge & Roll of Honour |
Memorial Text | Remember before God all those airmen and airwomen 3who served with 35 Squadron R.A.F. Graveley 1939-1945 |
Miscellaneous Information
First Halifax loss of the war |
Casualty Pack Number Find Out More
AIR 81/4856 (P356943/41) |
Commonwealth War Graves Commission
Fellow Servicemen
Last Operation Information
Start Date | 13-01-1941 |
End Date | 13-01-1941 |
Takeoff Station | Linton-on-Ouse |
Day/Night Raid | Day |
Operation | Air test |
Reason for Loss | Got into difficulties and was seen at 8000' with gear down trailing smoke. Cartwheeled on landing |