Pilot Officer [Pilot]
John George Irvine
Conflict:
WW2
Additional Information:
Son of Alexander and Helen Irvine, of Wellington City, New Zealand.
References:
NZ WAR GRAVES
Public Contributions:
John was piloting a Whitely bomber during night flying exercises when it crashed into a hill above Tomatin near Inverness, Scotland killing four of the seven men on board. Time 6.30pm, Jan 6, 1942. I... Read MoreAdd a Story or Photo
Personal Tributes:
Casualty
Service Number:
41987
Name:
John George Irvine Rank:
Pilot Officer
Additional Rank:
Pilot
Date of Birth:
Not known
Date of Enlistment:
Not known
Armed Force:
Air Force
Unit:
Royal New Zealand Air Force
Casualty Details
Cause of Death:
Killed on active service
Date of Death:
06 January 1942
Day of Death:
Tuesday
Age at Death:
22
Conflict:
WW2
Cemetery
Cemetery:
Cemetery Reference:
Grave 21. Row A.
Cemetery Location:
United Kingdom