Taylor, William
Personal Information
Rank | F/L |
Forename(s) | William |
Surname | Taylor |
Gender | M |
Age | 23 |
Decorations | MiD |
Date of Death | 22-12-1944 |
Next of Kin | Son of John William and Maria Taylor, of Castle, Northwich. |
Aircraft Information
Aircraft | de Havilland Mosquito XIX |
Serial Number | TA392 |
Markings | RS-K |
Memorial Information
Burial/Memorial Country | United Kingdom |
Burial/Memorial Place | Northwich Cemetery |
Grave Reference | C. of E. Sec. Grave 1663A. |
Epitaph |
IBCC Memorial Information
Phase | 2 |
Panel Number | 251 |
Enlistment Information
Service Number | 102126 |
Service | Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve |
Group | 100 |
Squadron | 157 |
Trade | Pilot |
Country of Origin | United Kingdom |
Miscellaneous Information
Mentioned in Despatches June 1945 |
Commonwealth War Graves Commission
The National Archives
Record of Events (Operational Record Book) AIR 27/1046/22 |
Summary of Events (Operational Record Book) AIR 27/1046/21 |
Fellow Servicemen
Last Operation Information
Start Date | 22-12-1944 |
End Date | 23-12-1944 |
Takeoff Station | Swannington |
Day/Night Raid | Night (54% moon) |
Operation | Bomber Support - intruder duties |
Reason for Loss | Indicated a serious problem with the ailerons on return. Went out of control and crashed while attempting to land |