Remembering Today 15/12/44 Sergeant J.G.Robinson 3066983 Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve 12 Sqdn

ROBINSON, JAMES GOLDSMITH

Rank:
Sergeant
Service No:
3066983
Date of Death:
15/12/1944
Age:
19
Regiment/Service:
Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve

12 Sqdn.
Panel Reference
Panel 237.
Memorial
RUNNYMEDE MEMORIAL
Additional Information:
Son of William Edward and Ada Theresa Robinson.
CWGC - Cemetery Details

 

ROBINSON, JAMES GOLDSMITH

Rank:
Sergeant
Service No:
3066983
Date of Death:
15/12/1944
Age:
19
Regiment/Service:
Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve

12 Sqdn.
Panel Reference
Panel 237.
Memorial
RUNNYMEDE MEMORIAL
Additional Information:
Son of William Edward and Ada Theresa Robinson.
CWGC - Cemetery Details


Details of the above loss.

15-16 December 1944

12 Squadron
Lancaster I PD201 PH-E
Op. Ludwigshafen

Took off from Wickenby at 1507 hrs. while returning to base a fire broke out and before anyone could react the stricken Lancaster dived into the ground at 2100 hrs, exploding on impact near Holbeach Drove, 8 miles south south west of Holbeach, Lincolnshire.

Crew.

P/O. E T. Gillingham +
Sgt. J. Nicholls +
Sgt. F D M. Smith +
Sgt. A. Muttock +
Sgt. J A. Carter +
Sgt. F J. Angus +
Sgt. J G. Robinson +

Source - RAF Bomber Command Losses Vol.5 - W R. Chorley