John Lincoln Chandler

Forenames

John Lincoln AWMM

Surname

Chandler AWMM

Service number

• NZ415407 AWMM
• WWII 415407 AWMM

Gender

Male AWMM

Birth

1 Jan 1921 RNZAF Biographies (R17845608)

Next of kin

• Mrs Evelyn Marguerite Dodd (mother), Tapu, Thames, New Zealand AWMM
• WW2 Mother: Mrs. E. M. Dodd of Tapu AWMM

Relationship status

• Single/WWII AWMM
• Unknown AWMM Single AWMM

War

World War II, 1939-1945 AWMM

Campaign

• Europe (Air) AWMM
• Europe (Air) AWMM

Armed force / branch

Air Force AWMM

Service number

• NZ415407 AWMM
• WWII 415407 AWMM

Promotions/ Postings/ Transfers

Royal Air Force, No. 131 Squadron AWMM

Embarkation details

WW2 Royal New Zealand Air Force AWMM

Medical notes

Killed in Action, Cause of Death AWMM
Killed on air operations AWMM

Last rank

Flight Sergeant/Military AWMM
Royal Air Force, No. 131 Squadron AWMM

Son of Edward Fred Chandler and of Evelyn Marguerite Chandler (Dodd), of Tapu, Thames

Two brothers Edward Fred Chandler (NZ402543) and John Lincoln Chandler (NZ415407) served with the RNZAF and both were killed in WW2.

Roll of Honour, Auckland Province, 1939 - 1945. lists next of kin as E.M. Dodd. Next of kin details compiled from information in the Casualty lists published in the newspapers.

Attended Auckland Grammar School (Source: RNZAF Biographies (R17845608)) AWMM

Death

30 Jun 1943 AWMM
Age  22 AWMM

Cause of death

Killed in Action AWMM

Memorial name

• Runnymede Memorial, Surrey, United Kingdom AWMM
• Auckland War Memorial Museum, World War 2 Hall of Memories AWMM

Related objects

External links

• Papers Past. Digital New Zealand Newspapers.
  http://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/cgi-bin/paperspast
  Sources Used
• Ministry for Culture and Heritage. Pukeatua War Memorial Church and obelisk
  https://nzhistory.govt.nz/memorial/pukeatua-war-memorial-church
  Further Reference
• Commonwealth War Graves Commission record
  https://www.cwgc.org/find-records/find-war-dead/casualty-details/1084256
  Sources Used
• RNZAF [Royal New Zealand Air Force] Biographies of Deceased Personnel 1939 - 1945 (Bound Volumes) - Bo - Cl. Archives New Zealand (R17845608)
  https://collections.archives.govt.nz/web/arena/search/#/entity/aims-archive/R17845608
  Sources Used
• Aircrew Remembered:
  https://aircrewremembered.com/chandler-john-lincoln.html
  Public - Antonio - Researcher - 3 April 2026 - Internet research

References

• The Evening Post
• Martyn, E. (1998-2008). For Your Tomorrow (Vols. 1-3). Christchurch, N.Z.: Volplane Press.
• RNZAF [Royal New Zealand Air Force] Biographies of Deceased Personnel 1939 - 1945 (Bound Volumes) - Bo - Cl. Archives New Zealand (R17845608) - Former archives reference: AIR118
• List of RNZAF [Royal New Zealand Air Force] Personnel - List of Personnel Killed or Missing in Various Theatres, 1940 - 1945. [Missing - But Presumed Dead on Lapse of Time - Officers, Airmen]. Archives New Zealand (R17845743)
• 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.
• List of RNZAF [Royal New Zealand Air Force] Personnel - Embarkation Lists, November 1940 - July 1942. Archives New Zealand, Wellington (R17845762).
• Auckland Museum. Roll of Honour, Auckland Province, 1939 - 1945. Auckland War Memorial Museum Library. MS 93/139.