Watson, Ernest
Personal Information
Rank | Sgt |
Forename(s) | Ernest |
Surname | Watson |
Gender | M |
Age | 32 |
Decorations | |
Date of Death | 15-09-1942 |
Next of Kin | Son of William and Maria Watson. Nephew of Ellen Robinson, of Bangor. |
Aircraft Information
Aircraft | Short Stirling I |
Serial Number | N3725 |
Markings | HA-D |
Memorial Information
Burial/Memorial Country | United Kingdom |
Burial/Memorial Place | Bangor Cemetery |
Grave Reference | Sec. 5.O. Grave 82. |
Epitaph | CALLED TO A HIGHER SERVICE |
IBCC Memorial Information
Phase | 2 |
Panel Number | 260 |
Enlistment Information
Service Number | 1073521 |
Service | Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve |
Group | 3 |
Squadron | 218 (Gold Coast) |
Trade | Observer |
Country of Origin | United Kingdom |
Other Memorials
Location | St. Mary's Church, Bexwell, Norfolk |
Country | United Kingdom |
Memorial Type | Inscribed Stone Tablet |
Memorial Text | In memory of the squadrons based at R.A.F. Downham Market and those who have their lives during the 1939 - 1945 war |
Location | All Saints Church, Chedburgh, Suffolk |
Country | United Kingdom |
Memorial Type | RoH and Sqn Crest |
Memorial Text | Roll of Honour and scroll remembering the members of the Royal and Polish Air Forces who served at RAF Chedburgh 1942 - 1946 |
Commonwealth War Graves Commission
The National Archives
Record of Events (Operational Record Book) AIR 27/1350/18 |
Summary of Events (Operational Record Book) AIR 27/1350/17 |
Fellow Servicemen
Last Operation Information
Start Date | 14-09-1942 |
End Date | 15-09-1942 |
Takeoff Station | Downham Market |
Day/Night Raid | Night (21% moon) |
Operation | Wilhelmshaven. 202 aircraft, 2 losses (1%). PFF marking was accurate and local authorities report the worst raid so far. |
Reason for Loss | Starboard engine failed while over the target. Successfully returned to base on three remaining engines but the starboard outer also lost power while preparing to land. Spun in at Swaffham, Norfolk |