Brierley, John Harrison
Personal Information
Rank | Sgt |
Forename(s) | John Harrison |
Surname | Brierley |
Gender | M |
Age | 23 |
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Date of Death | 08-09-1944 |
Next of Kin | Son of James and Florence Brierley, of Abbey Hills, Oldham. |
Aircraft Information
Aircraft | Vickers Wellington X |
Serial Number | MF562 |
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Memorial Information
Burial/Memorial Country | United Kingdom |
Burial/Memorial Place | Oldham (Hollinwood) Cemetery |
Grave Reference | Sec. L.11. Grave 195. |
Epitaph | MORNING THOUGHTS EVENING MEMORIES EVERLASTING LOVE. GOD BLESS YOU |
IBCC Memorial Information
Phase | 1 |
Panel Number | 12 |
Enlistment Information
Service Number | 2219145 |
Service | Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve |
Group | 92 |
Squadron | 14 OTU |
Trade | Air Gunner |
Country of Origin | United Kingdom |
Commonwealth War Graves Commission
Fellow Servicemen
Last Operation Information
Start Date | 07-09-1944 |
End Date | 08-09-1944 |
Takeoff Station | Market Harborough |
Day/Night Raid | Night (66% moon) |
Operation | Dual night navigation |
Reason for Loss | Crashed at Keyham, near Leicester |