Basic Details
Surname
Wraith
Forenames
J O B
Gender
Male
Information stated on memorial
Alternative forename
James Osborn Barker
Served or died
Died
Notes
All extra information is has been provided by the College Archivist (see References) in response to an enquiry from the IWM, including this biographical detail: '(1931) Born 25 November 1912, 21 Strawberry Hill Road, Twickenham; son of Herbert Osborn Wraith, Electrical Engineer, and Louise Marian Barker. Subject(s): Classics/Law; BA 1934; MA 1938. Tutor(s): M P Charlesworth. Educ: Ovingdean Preparatory School; Winchester College. Career: Pilot Officer, RAF 1939–1942. Died 5 October 1942 (killed during operational flying duties).'
Primary Service
Our References
Service (Primary - Our reference)
Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference)
Death and Burial details
Year of death
1942
Month of death
October
Day of death
5
Age at death
29
Manner of death reference
Killed in Action