Gunn, John Leonard
Personal Information
Rank | Sgt |
Forename(s) | John Leonard |
Surname | Gunn |
Gender | M |
Age | 27 |
Decorations | |
Date of Death | 18-04-1943 |
Next of Kin | Husband of Maud Ellen Amelia Gunn, of Kingsbury, Middlesex. |
Aircraft Information
Aircraft | Handley Page Halifax II |
Serial Number | R9448 |
Markings | -L |
Memorial Information
Burial/Memorial Country | United Kingdom |
Burial/Memorial Place | Dishforth Cemetery |
Grave Reference | Grave 69. |
Epitaph | IN MEMORY OF MY DEAR HUSBAND, GONE BUT NOT FORGOTTEN. LOVING WIFE AND BABY |
IBCC Memorial Information
Phase | 2 |
Panel Number | 174 |
Enlistment Information
Service Number | 927129 |
Service | Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve |
Group | 6 |
Squadron | 1659 HCU |
Trade | Flight Engineer |
Country of Origin | United Kingdom |
Commonwealth War Graves Commission
Fellow Servicemen
Last Operation Information
Start Date | 18-04-1943 |
End Date | 18-04-1943 |
Takeoff Station | Topcliffe |
Day/Night Raid | Day |
Operation | Training- two engine flying practice |
Reason for Loss | Spun out of control and crashed onto Crockley Hill |