Information on this WW 2 airman RCAF / RAF

[cman]

I'm looking for any WW2 records or information related to Sgt J Scroggie. I've researched WW1 medal cards but never WW2 - is there such a thing? If I need to purchase a membership to one of the genealogy sites I will but would like to have some assurance there will be relevant records.

I believe the following information pertains to him, any help finding additional info or copies would be greatly appreciated.

Sgt J Scroggie R78394 is listed as posted to 22 OTU (RCAF form G.II 31/11/1942);
Men of 22 Operational Training Unit, Wellesbourne, Warwickshire

Airman, R78394 Sgt James Scroggie "dangerously injured" in the loss of Wellington DV709, a No. 26 OTU machine, which crashed on 31 May 1942.
Accident Vickers Wellington Mk IC DV709 , 31 May 1942

James Scroggie Jr.
Birth 19 Mar 1922
Death 20 Jul 1965 (aged 43)

39-45 STAR
A/C EUR STAR
DEFENCE MEDAL
GEN. SER. MEDAL
C.V.S.M

many thanks
cheers

[Willmore]

Hi, I found this,

Hope this helps.

help finding info on a RCAF veteran | WW2Talk

[Willmore]

James Scroggie Jr. (1922-1965) - Find A Grave Memorial

[Willmore]

He is mentioned in the Ottawa Journal, 12 Jun 1942

12 Jun 1942, Page 5 - The Ottawa Journal at Newspapers.com

[Willmore]

Page 134 -

30-31 #26 OTU Wellington Ic DV709 "F" overturned attempting a forced landing in England returning from an operation over Germany, Sgt J.J. Dixon RAF and Sgt B.B. Camlin RAF killed, Sgt Scroggie, Sgt Green RAF and Sgt Broadhurst RAF injured.

https://www.bombercommandmuseumarchi...airwar1942.pdf

[Willmore]

More information about the crew, place of crash etc.

LAST OPERATION INFORMATION

Start Date 30-05-1942
End Date 30-05-1942
Takeoff Station Graveley
Day/Night Raid Night
Operation Koln
Reason for Loss Overturned and crashed at Soham, Cambridgeshire while trying to make an emergency landing

Camlin B - International Bomber Command Centre

[Willmore]

Info about the 26 OTU, 92 Group.

26 OTU ( Operational Training Unit )[RAFCommands Archive]

[Willmore]

Some information on RAF Gravely. DV709 is mentioned.

Graveley lay operationally dormant following the immediate departure of 161 Sqn in April 1942. However, in May’s ‘1000’ bomber raid, aircraft from 26 OTU flew from Graveley as part of the massive operation. Four Wellingtons (all Mk Ic) failed to return; WS704, DV740, DV707 and DV709 were lost during the night of May 30th/31st – a reality check for those at this quiet Cambridgeshire base.

- A pivotal station in 8 Group, Graveley deserves much greater recognition. | Aviation Trails

[AZPhil]

Way To Go Willmore!!!!

That was some great information you supplied to the OP.
Good Job!!!!

Semper Fi
Phil

[Willmore]

Cheers Phil, I always try to help out where I can, hopefully it’s all correct!