Mayor, John Richard

Date of death:: May 12th, 1940 (Hodeige/Luik, Belgium)
Buried on:: Commonwealth War Cemetery Heverlee
Plot: 8. Row: J. Grave: 1-3.
Service number:: 643912
Nationality:: British

Biography

John Richard Mayor was the son to Richard and Emma Hilda Mayor from Burtonwood, Lancashire. He was killed on May 12th, 1940 in the crash with Bristol Blenheim Mk. IV, L8733, OM-Q.

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Distinguished Flying Medal (DFM)

Period:: Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:: Aircraftman 2nd Class
Unit:: No. 107 Squadron, Royal Air Force
Awarded on:: May 16th, 1940

"In April, 1940, this airman was air gunner in one of a formation of three aircraft attacked by Messerschmitt fighters for thirty-five minutes. As a result of his accurate fire he disabled one of the engines of an enemy fighter and undoubtedly saved his aircraft from being shot down. In the course of the engagement his aircraft was struck many times and although his turret was put out of action, he succeeded in firing a further burst at the enemy. This was Aircraftman Mayor's first occasion in action but he operated his gun with
very great skill and showed determination, coolness and courage of the highest order."

Posthumously awarded

RAF Wireless Operator Air Gunner Badge

Period:: Second World War (1939-1945)