Alexander Malcolm Arthur Thomson, FAA
 

Hi,

I am preparing a Roll of Honour for a local school and am trying to find out more details on the following person. I have the CWGC details.

Alexander M A Thomson was a naval airman 2nd Class, FAA/FX9233 on board HMS Dasher when she blew up in the Clyde on 27th March 1943.

From his designation would I be correct to assume he was part of the aircrew of HMS Dasher. I believe 816 Squadron, FAA was onboard at the time of the explosion.

Alex

Re: Alexander Malcolm Arthur Thomson, FAA
 

Hi Alex

Yes the rank of Naval Airman 2nd Class was of the Flying Branch.

A

Re: Alexander Malcolm Arthur Thomson, FAA
 

Hi Amrit,

Thanks for the info. I'll have a look into 816 Squadron and see if I can find out more.

Alex

Re: Alexander Malcolm Arthur Thomson, FAA
 

Hi Alex
If you haven't done so already look at http://www.naval-history.net/xGM-Chr...CVE-Dasher.htm which gives some detail on the ship and a casualty list.
Regards
Dick