POTT, John Henry
Sergeant John Henry Pott 400122 of 216 Squadron RAF was killed when Bristol Bombay L5847 crashed near Gazala, Libya - his body was not recovered and he is commemorated on the Alamein Memorial.
Last Name
POTT
Given Names
John Henry
Service Number
400122
Date of Birth
07/06/1920
Birth Location
Gillingham England
Enlistment Date
27/05/1940
Enlistment Location
Melbourne
1Wags Start Date
27/05/1940
Course Details
WAGS Course 2
Intake Date
27/05/1940
Finish Date
14/12/1940
To
1BAGS
Kill Date or Discharge Date
17/11/1941 (Killed)
Discharge Unit
216 SQN
Rank
Sergeant
Operations
Flying battle, Gasala, Middle East
Date of Death
17/11/1941
Age
21
Cemetery / Memorial
Alamein Memorial Egypt
Medals
Air Gunners badge 1939-45 Africa Star War medal
Notes
Sergeant John Henry Pott 400122 of 216 Squadron RAF was killed when Bristol Bombay L5847 crashed near Gazala, Libya - his body was not recovered and he is commemorated on the Alamein Memorial.
Posting on Death
216 Squadron
NAA Status
DIGITIZED
