Barnsley Trinity United Reformed Church
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John Bird (152566)
Flying Officer (Nav./W.Op.) - Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve - 248 Sqdn.
25 January 1945, aged 22
Born in Barnsley in Q1 1923
Son of Henry and Margaret Annie Bird, of Barnsley.
Was a dental student at Leeds University prior to joining up in 1941
Commissioned 25 June 1943 as a Pilot Officer, previously a Leading Aircraftman, service number 1458652. Then promoted to Flying Officer on 25 December 1943.
Lived at 7 Cockerham Avenue, Barnsley
Barnsley Cemetery
The gravestone carries the inscription - Beloved son Of Henry and Margaret Bird. He lies content With that high hour
Strike wing effort from Banff of 143, 235 and 248 squadrons attack shipping in Edfjord and Malloy sinking the German merchant vessel ILSE FRITZEN of 5099 tons and damaging the Norwegian merchant vessel BJERGFIN of 696 tons. No aircraft were lost during the strike, but back at Banff while the formation broke over the base preparatory to landing, Mosquito type FBVI serial SZ959 "F" of 248 squadron flown by Flight Lieutenant D.S.L. Crimp and Flying Officer J. Bird collide with RF581 "Y" of 248 squadron (Squadron Leader H.H.K. Gunnis and Warrant Officer A. Mudd) and crashed close to Roughilly Wood near the airfield. Aircraft "Y" of 248 squadron landed safely after sustaining serious damage while both crewmembers of aircraft "F" were killed in the crash.
[also listed on Barnsley Grammar School memorial]
Flying Officer (Nav./W.Op.) - Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve - 248 Sqdn.
25 January 1945, aged 22
Born in Barnsley in Q1 1923
Son of Henry and Margaret Annie Bird, of Barnsley.
Was a dental student at Leeds University prior to joining up in 1941
Commissioned 25 June 1943 as a Pilot Officer, previously a Leading Aircraftman, service number 1458652. Then promoted to Flying Officer on 25 December 1943.
Lived at 7 Cockerham Avenue, Barnsley
Barnsley Cemetery
The gravestone carries the inscription - Beloved son Of Henry and Margaret Bird. He lies content With that high hour
Strike wing effort from Banff of 143, 235 and 248 squadrons attack shipping in Edfjord and Malloy sinking the German merchant vessel ILSE FRITZEN of 5099 tons and damaging the Norwegian merchant vessel BJERGFIN of 696 tons. No aircraft were lost during the strike, but back at Banff while the formation broke over the base preparatory to landing, Mosquito type FBVI serial SZ959 "F" of 248 squadron flown by Flight Lieutenant D.S.L. Crimp and Flying Officer J. Bird collide with RF581 "Y" of 248 squadron (Squadron Leader H.H.K. Gunnis and Warrant Officer A. Mudd) and crashed close to Roughilly Wood near the airfield. Aircraft "Y" of 248 squadron landed safely after sustaining serious damage while both crewmembers of aircraft "F" were killed in the crash.
[also listed on Barnsley Grammar School memorial]
Roy
Titley (FAA/FX. 75373)
Air Fitter - Royal Navy - H.M.S. Daedalus
25 March 1941, aged 17
Born in Barnsley in Q2 1923
Son of George W. and Alice Titley, of Barnsley, Yorkshire.
Was in 39th Entry RAF Halton as an Air Fitter
Lee-On-Solent Memorial
Lost when SS Britannia whilst off Freetown en route for Bombay, he was sunk by the German auxiliary cruiser Thor with the loss of 122 crew and 127 passengers.
[also listed on Barnsley Grammar School memorial]
Air Fitter - Royal Navy - H.M.S. Daedalus
25 March 1941, aged 17
Born in Barnsley in Q2 1923
Son of George W. and Alice Titley, of Barnsley, Yorkshire.
Was in 39th Entry RAF Halton as an Air Fitter
Lee-On-Solent Memorial
Lost when SS Britannia whilst off Freetown en route for Bombay, he was sunk by the German auxiliary cruiser Thor with the loss of 122 crew and 127 passengers.
[also listed on Barnsley Grammar School memorial]