In Memory Of

MOORE, ARTHUR JOHN

Service Details
Date of Birth:
 -0001-11-30
Service No:
 778391
Rank:
 Sergeant
Unit:
 106 Sqdn.
Regiment:
 Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve
Date of Death:
 1941-11-30
Cause of Death:
 Killed in action, Hampden I P1228, taking off at 16:20 hrs from RAF Coningsby in Lincolnshire to join 180 others to bomb Hamburg. Weather conditions were described as a three quarter full moon with excellent visibility. 13 aircraft were lost on this operation - 7 were claimed by flak units. It is thought that P1228 was one of those hit by 2.-5.M Flak unit with the aircraft coming down in the Wadden Sea North of Cuxhaven at 21:49 hrs.
Commemoration
Grave Reference:
 Panel 48.
Cemetery:
 RUNNYMEDE MEMORIAL
Localitly:
 Surrey
Country:
 United Kingdom
Additional Information
RAF Number: Enlistments in Rhodesia