Flying Officer
John Raymond Francis Ganderton
Conflict:
WW2
Additional Information:
Son of Alfred Arthur and Elizabeth Catherine Ganderton (née Collins), of Palmerston North, Wellington, New Zealand.
References:
NZ WAR GRAVES
Biographical Notes:
Public Contributions:
Submitted by: John Cowie
Relationship to casualty: Great Uncle
J Ganderton was my Grandmother's brother ..the Halifax he was in was shot down by a night fighter off the coast of Holland and his body was never recovered ....my Grandma never accepted that he ... Read MoreAdd a Story or Photo
Personal Tributes:
Jack was my grandmother's brother .... his body was never recovered ... my grandmother was waiting for him to knock on the door. He never did ... rest in peace both of you xxx
Casualty
Service Number:
403599
Name:
John Raymond Francis Ganderton Rank:
Flying Officer
Date of Birth:
03 September 1915
Place of Birth:
Palmerston North, Manawatu-Wanganui, New Zealand
Education:
Date of Enlistment:
29 September 1940
Marital Status:
Single Occupation on Enlistment:
Storeman Employer:
National Mortgage and Agency Company, Longburn Unit:
Royal New Zealand Air Force, 10 Squadron
Casualty Details
Cause of Death:
Killed on air operations
Date of Death:
02 June 1942
Day of Death:
Tuesday
Age at Death:
27
Conflict:
WW2
Cemetery
Cemetery:
Cemetery Reference:
Panel 114.
Cemetery Location:
United Kingdom