Bird, Robert Francis
Personal Information
Rank | WO2 |
Forename(s) | Robert Francis |
Surname | Bird |
Gender | M |
Age | 22 |
Decorations | |
Date of Death | 16-01-1943 |
Next of Kin | Son of Albert and Margaret Bird, of Victoria, British Columbia, Canada. |
Aircraft Information
Aircraft | Avro Lancaster I |
Serial Number | ED332 |
Markings | QR-D |
Memorial Information
Burial/Memorial Country | Germany |
Burial/Memorial Place | Berlin 1939-1945 War Cemetery |
Grave Reference | 1. F. 11. |
Epitaph | WE WILL REMEMBER HIM ALWAYS. BELOVED BY US ALL |
IBCC Memorial Information
Phase | 1 |
Panel Number | 9 |
Enlistment Information
Service Number | R/60554 |
Service | Royal Canadian Air Force |
Group | 5 |
Squadron | 61 |
Trade | Air Gunner |
Country of Origin | Canada |
Commonwealth War Graves Commission
The National Archives
Record of Events (Operational Record Book) AIR 27/578/2 |
Summary of Events (Operational Record Book) AIR 27/578/1 |
Fellow Servicemen
Last Operation Information
Start Date | 16-01-1943 |
End Date | 17-01-1943 |
Takeoff Station | Syerston |
Day/Night Raid | Night (83% moon) |
Operation | Berlin |
Reason for Loss | Shot down in the target area, no survivors |