Criuckshank, John (Flying Officer)

Killed in Action 1944-June-19

Male Head

Birth Date: 1921

Born:

Parents: Robert & Rachel Cruickshank (nee Matheson)

Spouse:

Home: Deskford, Moray, Scotland (parents)

Enlistment:

Enlistment Date: unkown date

Service

RAF

Unit

59 (MP) Sqn- Squadron (RAF)
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Base

RAF Ballykelly.

Rank

Flying Officer

Position

Navigator

Service Numbers

152578

Deskford Kirkyard, Moray, Scotland Liberator MK. V FL989 Aircraft had just taken off from Ballykelly on the return patrol flight to RAF Geck, Keflavic, Iceland when the aircraft crashed at Glengad Head, County Donegal, Irish Republic, in conditions of bad visibility. All of the crew were killed.