Flt Off. James Whyte

James Whyte was born in Kilbarchan, Renfrewshire, Scotland on 6 September 1917. His parents were Thomas Kerr Whyte (1889-1940) and Lizzie Muir Whyte (nee Brodie) (1891–1976) who had married in the Good Templars Hall at Kilbarchan on 7 August 1912. The family emigrated to New Zealand on board the 'Hororata', arriving in Auckland on 19 February 1925. James joined the Royal New Zealand Air Force, 547 Squadron, during World War II. He was killed when his bomber, a Wellington XI HZ351, crash into the sea.

California, U.S., Arriving Passenger and Crew Lists, 1882-1959
Name James Whyte
Gender Male
Nationality English
Marital Status Single
Age 24
Birth Date abt 1917
Birth Place Kilbarchan, Scotland
Port of Departure Auckland, New Zealand
Arrival Date 4 Nov. 1941
Port of Arrival San Francisco, California
Ship Name Mariposa
Complexion Fr
Eye Color Bl
Hair Color Brown
Height 5 Feet 8 Inches
Years in the US In Transit
Last Residence New Zealand
Travel Place Via Blaine
Accompanied by Mrs. L. M. Whyte

UK, World War II Index to Allied Airmen Roll of Honour, 1939-1945
Name James Whyte
Rank Fg Off
Death Age 25
Birth Year abt 1918
Death Date 15 Aug. 1943
Military Base Davidstow Moor, Cornwall
Service Number Nz413954
Unit 547 Squadron
Command Coastal Cmnd
Ship Wellington Xi
Occupation Pilot
Casualty Killed in action
Residence Place Bayswater, Auckland, New Zealand
Burial Place Runnymede Memorial, Surrey
Notes Lost Without Trace During A Musketry Asw Patrol Over the Bay of Biscay, Possibly Shot Down By A Ju88

Sources

1. California, U.S., Arriving Passenger and Crew Lists, 1882-1959
2. Cenotaph https://www.aucklandmuseum.com/war-memorial/online-cenotaph/record/...