Huddleston, Tom
Personal Information
Rank | Sgt |
Forename(s) | Tom |
Surname | Huddleston |
Gender | M |
Age | 19 |
Decorations | |
Date of Death | 02-10-1944 |
Next of Kin | Son of William and Annie M. Huddleston, of Silecroft. |
Aircraft Information
Aircraft | Armstrong Whitworth Whitley V |
Serial Number | P5102 |
Markings | ZV-H |
Memorial Information
Burial/Memorial Country | United Kingdom |
Burial/Memorial Place | Whicham (St. Mary) Churchyard |
Grave Reference | South portion. |
Epitaph | BELOVED SON OF W. AND A.M. HUDDLESTON. TO A BEAUTIFUL LIFE CAME A GLORIOUS END |
IBCC Memorial Information
Phase | 1 |
Panel Number | 52 |
Enlistment Information
Service Number | 2205182 |
Service | Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve |
Group | 91 |
Squadron | 19 OTU |
Trade | Air Gunner |
Country of Origin | United Kingdom |
Other Memorials
Location | Off A96, Balnageith near Forres, Grampian, Scotland |
Country | United Kingdom |
Memorial Type | Stone Cairn, Inscribed Metal Plaques & Aircraft Sculpture |
Memorial Text | Dedicated to all who served with 19 OTU, RAF Forres |
Commonwealth War Graves Commission
Fellow Servicemen
Last Operation Information
Start Date | 02-10-1944 |
End Date | 02-10-1944 |
Takeoff Station | Forres |
Day/Night Raid | Day |
Operation | Training |
Reason for Loss | Engine is believed to have failed on take-off and the Whitley crashed into nearby trees |