Sweetman, Oswald Cuthbert
Personal Information
Rank | F/O |
Forename(s) | Oswald Cuthbert |
Surname | Sweetman |
Gender | M |
Age | 27 |
Decorations | DFM |
Date of Death | 09-10-1944 |
Next of Kin | Son of William and Mary Elizabeth Sweetman: Husband of Jessie Sweetman, of Newcastle-On-Tyne. |
Aircraft Information
Aircraft | de Havilland Mosquito XX |
Serial Number | KB261 |
Markings | 6T-D |
Memorial Information
Burial/Memorial Country | United Kingdom |
Burial/Memorial Place | Newcastle upon Tyne (All Saints) Cemetery |
Grave Reference | Sec. E. Uncons. Grave 191. |
Epitaph | GOD'S GREATEST GIFT, REMEMBRANCE |
IBCC Memorial Information
Phase | 2 |
Panel Number | 250 |
Enlistment Information
Service Number | 145171 |
Service | Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve |
Group | 8 |
Squadron | 608 (North Riding) |
Trade | Navigator |
Country of Origin | United Kingdom |
Commonwealth War Graves Commission
The National Archives
Record of Events (Operational Record Book) AIR 27/2128/18 |
Summary of Events (Operational Record Book) AIR 27/2101/19 |
Fellow Servicemen
Last Operation Information
Start Date | 09-10-1944 |
End Date | 10-10-1944 |
Takeoff Station | Downham Market |
Day/Night Raid | Night (41% moon) |
Operation | Wilhelmshaven. One of 47 Mosquitoes |
Reason for Loss | Dived into the ground and exploded while preparing to land back at base |