Scott, Thomas Delmer
Personal Information
Rank | P/O |
Forename(s) | Thomas Delmer |
Surname | Scott |
Gender | M |
Age | 29 |
Decorations | |
Date of Death | 03-04-1945 |
Next of Kin | Son of Mr. and Mrs. T. H. Scott, of Pincher Creek, Alberta, Canada. Husband of Audrey M. Scott. |
Aircraft Information
Aircraft | Handley Page Halifax VII |
Serial Number | NP689 |
Markings | QO-M |
Memorial Information
Burial/Memorial Country | Germany |
Burial/Memorial Place | Reichswald Forest War Cemetery |
Grave Reference | 22. A. 14. |
Epitaph | UNTIL THE DAY BREAK, AND THE SHADOWS FLEE AWAY" BELOVED, FAREWELL (Song of Solomon 2:17) |
IBCC Memorial Information
Phase | 2 |
Panel Number | 238 |
Enlistment Information
Service Number | J/95497 |
Service | Royal Canadian Air Force |
Group | 6 |
Squadron | 432 (Leaside) |
Trade | Air Gunner |
Country of Origin | Canada |
Other Memorials
Location | Village Centre, Sutton on the Forest, North Yorkshire |
Country | United Kingdom |
Memorial Type | Inscribed Stone & Metal Sun Dial |
Memorial Text | A memorial to all those who served at RAF East Moor and in particular 415 Sqn RCAF |
Miscellaneous Information
Baled out successfully but was executed by the Gestapo on 3rd April 1945. Date of crash: 16/3/45 |
Commonwealth War Graves Commission
The National Archives
Record of Events (Operational Record Book) AIR 27/1860/46 |
Summary of Events (Operational Record Book) AIR 27/1860/45 |
Fellow Servicemen
Last Operation Information
Start Date | 15-03-1945 |
End Date | 16-03-1945 |
Takeoff Station | East Moor |
Day/Night Raid | Night (5% moon) |
Operation | Hagen. 267 aircraft, 10 losses. Clear visibility. A devastating attack with most of the bombing falling in the centre and eastern districts. 505 people were killed and 30000-35000 were bombed out. |
Reason for Loss |