Linegar, George James
Personal Information
Rank | Sgt |
Forename(s) | George James |
Surname | Linegar |
Gender | M |
Age | 24 |
Decorations | |
Date of Death | 31-01-1942 |
Next of Kin | Son of George and Annie Linegar, of North Kensington, London. |
Aircraft Information
Aircraft | Handley Page Hampden I |
Serial Number | AT149 |
Markings | PL- |
Memorial Information
Burial/Memorial Country | France |
Burial/Memorial Place | Brest (Kerfautras) Cemetery |
Grave Reference | Plot 40. Row 2. Grave 1. |
Epitaph | “IN GOD'S GARDEN" SO DEARLY LOVED AND SO GREATLY MISSED BY US ALL. MUM |
IBCC Memorial Information
Phase | 1 |
Panel Number | 63 |
Enlistment Information
Service Number | 1253866 |
Service | Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve |
Group | 5 |
Squadron | 144 |
Trade | Observer |
Country of Origin | United Kingdom |
Commonwealth War Graves Commission
The National Archives
Record of Events (Operational Record Book) AIR 27/982/2 |
Summary of Events (Operational Record Book) AIR 27/982/1 |
Fellow Servicemen
Last Operation Information
Start Date | 31-01-1942 |
End Date | 01-02-1942 |
Takeoff Station | North Luffenham |
Day/Night Raid | Night (100% moon) |
Operation | Brest |
Reason for Loss | Crashed over the target area |