John Graham Anderson
Born 2 Dec 1911 - Died 16 Nov 1944
- Service number
- NZ421344 AWMM
- WWII 421344 AWMM
- Also known as
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- Armed force / branch
- Air Force AWMM
- Last rank
- Flying Officer/Military AWMM Royal Air Force, No. 207 Squadron AWMM
- War
- World War II, 1939-1945 AWMM
About
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- Forenames
- John Graham AWMM
- Surname
- Anderson AWMM
- Ingoa
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- Also known as
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- Service number
- NZ421344 AWMM
- WWII 421344 AWMM
- Gender
- Male AWMM
- Iwi / Hapū / Waka / Rohe
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- Religion
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Images
Documents
About birth
- Birth
- 2 Dec 1911 RNZAF Biographies (R17845607)
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- Place of birth
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- Address before enlistment
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- Post war occupation
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- Next of kin
- Mrs G. Anderson, St Heliers Bay, Auckland, New Zealand AWMM
- WW2 Parents: Mr & Mrs G. Anderson, 14 Tarawera Terrace. St Heliers, Auckland AWMM
- Relationship status
- Single/WWII AWMM
Wars and conflicts
- War
- World War II, 1939-1945 AWMM
- Campaign
- Europe (Air) AWMM
- Armed force / branch
- Air Force AWMM
- Service number
- NZ421344 AWMM
- WWII 421344 AWMM
- Military service
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- Promotions/ Postings/ Transfers
- Royal Air Force, No. 207 Squadron AWMM
Military decorations
- Medals and Awards
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Training and Enlistment
- Military training
- British Commonwealth Air Training Plan, No. 3 Service Flying Training School, Calgary, Alberta, Canada AWMM
Course 1: Class 74A. Graduation Date: 27/05/1943. AWMM - British Commonwealth Air Training Plan, No. 1 General Reconnaissance School, Summerside, Prince Edward Island, Quebec, Canada AWMM
- British Commonwealth Air Training Plan, No. 32 Operational Training Unit, Patricia Bay, British Columbia, Canada AWMM
- British Commonwealth Air Training Plan, No. 3 Service Flying Training School, Calgary, Alberta, Canada AWMM
- Branch Trade Proficiency
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- Enlistment
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- Age on enlistment
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- Occupation before enlistment
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Embarkations
- Embarkation details
- WW2 Vessel was Bloemfontein AWMM Royal New Zealand Air Force AWMM
Prisoner of war
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- Days interned
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- Liberation Repatriation
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- POW serial number
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Medical history
- Medical notes
- Killed on Active Service, Cause of Death AWMM
Last known rank
- Last rank
- Flying Officer/Military AWMM
Royal Air Force, No. 207 Squadron AWMM - Last rank
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Biographical information
- John Anderson was the son of George Anderson and Grace Wood Anderson (nee Graham)
From New Zealand Herald 27 October 1945 "AUCKLANDER'S DEATH ... SERVICE IN BOMBER COMMAND 'The death is officially presumed of Flying Officer John Graham Anderson, only son of Mrs G. W. Anderson, of 14 Tarawera Terrace, St. Heliers Bay. Flying Officer Anderson left New Zealand in January, 1943, to complete his training in Canada, and after being commissioned he was posted to the R. A. F. Bomber Command. He was reported missing last November after an operation in which he was captain of a Lancaster over Germany.
Educated at Mount Albert Grammar School, Flying Officer Anderson played senior Rugby football for Grammar Old Boys, and was later captain of the Manukau Rovers senior team. While stationed in Canada, he represented Victoria, B.C. He was also a keen yachtsman, being in the crew of the keeler Wairiki. Before the war he was a member of the Piha Surf Life-saving Club.'"
Attended Edendale School, Eden Park Model School, Mt Albert Grammar School (Source: RNZAF Biographies (R17845607))
Territorials as member of New Zealand Scottish Regiment. 615 hours as Pilot (Source: RNZAF Biographies (R17845607)) AWMM
About death
- Death
- 16 Nov 1944 AWMM
Age 33 AWMM - Date of death
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- Age at death
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- Place of death
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- Cause of death
- Killed on Active Service AWMM
- Death notes
- Crashed Schenkelstrasse at Düren (Germany)
The crew were buried in a collective grave in Duren. Reinterred 1 October 1946.Public - John - Researcher - 9 September 2024 - 207 Squadron - Cemetery
- Venray War Cemetery, Limburg, Netherlands AWMM Coll. grave V. C. 5-8. AWMM
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Memorial
- Memorial name
- Auckland War Memorial Museum, World War 2 Hall of Memories AWMM
- Mount Albert Grammar School, Alberton Ave, Mount Albert Auckland 1025 AWMM
Related objects
Sources
- External links
- Commonwealth War Graves Commission record
https://www.cwgc.org/find-records/find-war-dead/casualty-details/2054107
Sources Used - RNZAF [Royal New Zealand Air Force] Biographies of Deceased Personnel 1939 - 1945 (Bound Volumes) - Ab - B. Archives New Zealand (R17845607).
https://collections.archives.govt.nz/web/arena/search/#/entity/aims-archive/R17845607
Sources Used - List of RNZAF [Royal New Zealand Air Force] Personnel - List of Personnel Killed or Missing in Various Theatres, 1940 - 1945. Archives New Zealand (R17845745)
https://collections.archives.govt.nz/web/arena/search/#/entity/aims-archive/R17845745
Sources Used - https://www.verliesregister.studiegroepluchtoorlog.nl/ahome/lossregister/results?sglo=T4671Public - Antonio - Researcher - 7 September 2026 - Internet research
- Aviation Safety Network:
https://aviation-safety.net/wikibase/49657Public - Antonio - Researcher - 7 September 2026 - Internet research - Aircrew Remembered:
https://aircrewremembered.com/anderson-john-graham.htmlPublic - Antonio - Researcher - 7 September 2026 - Internet research
- Commonwealth War Graves Commission record
- References
- Please note that the 11 volumes of the "RNZAF [Royal New Zealand Air Force] Biographies of Deceased Personnel 1939-1945" held at Archives NZ (formerly known as AIR118) should be used in conjunction with Errol Martyn's "For Your Tomorrow". FYT reflects detailed examination of all of the AIR118 bios which contain many inaccuracies and omissions.
- Martyn, E. (1998-2008). For Your Tomorrow (Vols. 1-3). Christchurch, N.Z.: Volplane Press.
- This record is a work in progress and was partially compiled from the “Database of New Zealand Airmen who took part in Advanced Air Training in Canada during WW2”. Researched by Ivan and Lorna Lindsey of Tauranga. N.Z. 2003 – 2012. Reproduced with permission.
- Auckland Museum. Roll of Honour, Auckland Province, 1939 - 1945. Auckland War Memorial Museum Library. MS 93/139.
- RNZAF [Royal New Zealand Air Force] Biographies of Deceased Personnel 1939 - 1945 (Bound Volumes) - Ab - B. Archives New Zealand (R17845607) - Former archives reference: AIR118
- List of RNZAF [Royal New Zealand Air Force] Personnel - List of Personnel Killed or Missing in Various Theatres, 1940 - 1945. [List of Missing - United Kingdom, Airmen]. Archives New Zealand (R17845745)
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