James Sherman Strachan
Born 1912 - Died 4 Aug 1943
- Service number
- WWII NZ391122 AWMM
- WWII 391122 AWMM
- Also known as
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- Armed force / branch
- Air Force AWMM
- Last rank
- Flying Officer/Military AWMM Royal Air Force, No. 5 Operational Training Unit AWMM
- War
- World War II, 1939-1945 AWMM
About
- Title
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- Forenames
- James Sherman AWMM
- Surname
- Strachan AWMM
- Ingoa
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- Also known as
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- Service number
- WWII NZ391122 AWMM
- WWII 391122 AWMM
- Gender
- Male AWMM
- Iwi / Hapū / Waka / Rohe
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- Religion
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Images
Documents
About birth
- Birth
- 1912 Public Source
- Date of birth
- Place of birth
- Westport, West Coast of New Zealand.Public - Jenifer - Researcher - 6 April 2019 - Family research
- Birth notes
- According to my deceased mother’s records, my Uncle Jim was born on 11 November 1911. My mother, MarPublic - Brian DEY - Other relative - 31 August 2021 - According to my deceased mother’s Family Tree record, my Uncle Jim was born on 11 November 1911. My mother, Margaret Jean Strachan, was born on 8 December 1912.
- Address before enlistment
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- Post war occupation
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- Next of kin
- WW2 Father: Mr S. Strachan, 75 Russell Street, Westport AWMM
- Relationship status
- Single/WWII AWMM
Wars and conflicts
- War
- World War II, 1939-1945 AWMM
- Campaign
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- Armed force / branch
- Air Force AWMM
- Service number
- WWII NZ391122 AWMM
- WWII 391122 AWMM
- Military service
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- Promotions/ Postings/ Transfers
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Military decorations
- Medals and Awards
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Training and Enlistment
- Military training
- British Commonwealth Air Training Plan, No. 14 Service Flying Training School, Aylmer, Ontario, Canada AWMM
Course 1: Class 49 X. Graduation Date: 5/06/1942. AWMM - British Commonwealth Air Training Plan, No. 31 General Reconnaissance School, Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, Quebec, Canada AWMM
- British Commonwealth Air Training Plan, No. 31 Operational Training Unit, Debert, Nova Scotia, Canada AWMM
- British Commonwealth Air Training Plan, No. 14 Service Flying Training School, Aylmer, Ontario, 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 Dominion Monarch AWMM Royal New Zealand Air Force AWMM
Prisoner of war
- Capture details
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- Days interned
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- Liberation date
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- POW liberation details
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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. 5 Operational Training Unit AWMM - Last rank
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Biographical information
- Attended Westport Technical High School (Source: RNZAF Biographies (R17845616))
348 hours as Pilot (Source: RNZAF Biographies (R17845616)) AWMM - Son of Sherman Strachan & Henrietta (nee Bayfield : 1885-1946). Sherman Strachan was born at Montrose, Scotland - and came to New Zealand as a child. Sherman Strachan was the Editor of the "Westport News" from 1899.Public - Jenifer - Researcher - 6 April 2019 - Family Research Site : Bayfield Family.
- Whilst on a training flight - aboard RAF Bristol Beaufort DD886 - operated by RAF (Number 5) Coastal Command Operational Training Unit - from Long Kesh on 4 April 1943 - at 13.15 hours the Port Engine failed due to difficulties with oil pressure. The aircraft crashed - near Longford Lodge - killing all 4 RNZAF crew men aboard.Public - Jenifer - Researcher - 6 April 2019 - website : ww2ni.com/greaterbelfastpart7
- Attended Westport Technical High School (Source: RNZAF Biographies (R17845616))
About death
- Death
- 4 Aug 1943 AWMM
Age 31 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
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- Cemetery
- Belfast City Cemetery, Belfast, Northern Ireland AWMM Glenalina Extn, Section A.S., Grave 16 AWMM
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- Obituary
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Memorial
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Sources
- External links
- Commonwealth War Graves Commission record
https://www.cwgc.org/find-records/find-war-dead/casualty-details/2931070
Sources Used - RNZAF [Royal New Zealand Air Force] Biographies of Deceased Personnel 1939 - 1945 (Bound Volumes) - Ue - Z. Archives New Zealand (R17845617)
https://collections.archives.govt.nz/web/arena/search/#/entity/aims-archive/R17845616
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 (R17845748)
https://collections.archives.govt.nz/web/arena/search/#/entity/aims-archive/R17845748
Sources Used
- Commonwealth War Graves Commission record
- References
- 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.
- RNZAF [Royal New Zealand Air Force] Biographies of Deceased Personnel 1939 - 1945 (Bound Volumes) - Sm- Ty. Archives New Zealand (R17845616) - Former archives reference: AIR118
- 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 - List of Personnel Killed or Missing in Various Theatres, 1940 - 1945. [List of Killed - Officers (Canada, Pacific, Europe) - Airmen (Canada, India and Far East)]. Archives New Zealand (R17845748)
- List of RNZAF [Royal New Zealand Air Force] Personnel - Embarkation Lists, November 1940 - July 1942. Archives New Zealand, Wellington (R17845762).
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