Thomson, John
Personal Information
Rank | Sgt |
Forename(s) | John |
Surname | Thomson |
Gender | M |
Age | |
Decorations | |
Date of Death | 27-08-1940 |
Next of Kin | Son of David and Grace Thomson, of West Pilton, Edinburgh. |
Aircraft Information
Aircraft | Bristol Blenheim IV |
Serial Number | T2060 |
Markings |
Memorial Information
Burial/Memorial Country | United Kingdom |
Burial/Memorial Place | Uphall Cemetery |
Grave Reference | Sec. K. Grave 91. |
Epitaph | HE DIED AS HE WISHED, A HERO. BELOVED BY ALL |
IBCC Memorial Information
Phase | 2 |
Panel Number | 253 |
Enlistment Information
Service Number | 624332 |
Service | Royal Air Force |
Group | 2 |
Squadron | 101 |
Trade | WOp/AG |
Country of Origin | United Kingdom |
Other Memorials
Location | St. Mary & St. Peter's Church, Ludford Magna, Lincolnshire |
Country | United Kingdom |
Memorial Type | Sqn Standard & Roll of Honour in wooden bookcase |
Memorial Text | In memory of 101 Squadron 1943-45 based at RAF Ludford Magna |
Location | Village Centre, Ludford Magna, Lincolnshire |
Country | United Kingdom |
Memorial Type | Inscribed Stone Pillar & Brass plaque on adjacent bench |
Memorial Text | In memory of 101 Squadron 1943-45 based at RAF Ludford Magna |
Location | The White Hart PH, Ludford Magna, Lincolnshire |
Country | United Kingdom |
Memorial Type | Inscribed Metal on external wall of PH |
Memorial Text | In memory of the men and women of 101 Squadron 1943-45 |
Location | The National Aboretum, Alrewas, Staffordshire |
Country | United Kingdom |
Memorial Type | Inscribed Stone Monument |
Memorial Text | This memorial is dedicated to all those who served on 101 Squadron, and honours those who made the ultimate sacrifice. We will remember you. |
Miscellaneous Information
Also aboard was P/O A D McLaren, who was subsequently lost while at the controls of 58 Sqn Mosquito VT625 - see losses.internationalbcc.co.uk/loss/290456. AIR 81/2855 also refers- see https://discovery.nationalarchives.gov.uk/details/r/C16472172. |
Casualty Pack Number Find Out More
AIR 81/2855 (P354275/40) |
Commonwealth War Graves Commission
The National Archives
Record of Events (Operational Record Book) AIR 27/801/6 |
Summary of Events (Operational Record Book) AIR 27/801/5 |
Fellow Servicemen
Last Operation Information
Start Date | 26-08-1940 |
End Date | 27-08-1940 |
Takeoff Station | Thorney Island |
Day/Night Raid | Night (42% moon) |
Operation | Aircraft en route to Malta |
Reason for Loss | Engine cut out and crashed |