Air of Authority - A History of RAF Organisation
Date |
Rank |
Name |
Details |
01-Apr |
Lt |
ADAM, ORVAL PATRICK |
He was killed in action whilst flying Camel, B3798 of No 203 Sqn, which failed to return from a patrol and is buried in Maroc British Cemetery, Greny. |
01-Apr |
Capt |
BANBURY, FRED EVEREST DSC |
He was killed whilst flying Camel, B7247 of No 209 Sqn, which crashed during a practice flight and is buried in Hazebrouck Communal Cemetery. |
01-Apr |
2AM |
CARTER, LESLIE GEORGE WILLIAM (16237) |
He was serving as a Driver with No 101 Sqn and was killed during an air raid on Haute Vissee, he is buried in Doullens Communal Cemetery Extension No1. |
01-Apr |
AM 1 |
GOULD, CHARLES RENWICK (6835) |
He had served in Egypt and was discharged from the RFC as being no longer physically fit for service on 21 Aug 1916. His death, cause unknown was registered in Kettering and he is buried in Kettering (London Road) Cemetery. |
01-Apr |
2 Lt |
GREASLEY, JOHN RICHARD |
He was killed in action whilst flying Camel D6474 of No 65 Sqn, which failed to return from a sortie and is commemorated on the Arras Flying Services Memorial. |
01-Apr |
Lt |
HART, WILLIAM CECIL FREDERICK NICOL |
He was killed in action whilst flying in DH4, A7401 of No 57 Sqn, which was last seen near Bapaume and is commemorated on the Arras Flying Services Memorial. |
01-Apr |
Lt |
JACOB, CLAUDE GODDARD |
He was killed whilst in DH4, B5484 of No 1 School of Navigation and Bomb Dropping, which spun into the ground and burst into flames, he is buried in Andover Cemetery. |
01-Apr |
Lt |
JOYCE, NORMAN ROY |
He was killed in action whilst flying SPAD XIII, B6858 of No 23 Sqn, which was last seen falling out of control before crashing and is commemorated on the Arras Flying Services Memorial. |
01-Apr |
2AM |
LANG, ANDREW (90615) |
He was serving as a Fitter (Aero Engine) with No 116 Sqn when he died in Tidworth Hospital, cause unknown and is buried in Edinburgh (Newington, or Echo Bank) Cemetery. |
01-Apr |
Cpl |
LOVELOCK, EDWARD CHALES (407086) |
He died from wounds sustained whilst flying in DH4, A7406 of No 57 Sqn and is buried in St Pol British Cemetery, St Pol-sur-Ternoise. |
01-Apr |
Lt |
MOSES , JAMES DAVID |
He was killed in action whilst flying in DH4, A7872 of No 57 Sqn, which was last seen near Bapaume during a bombing raid and is commemorated on the Arras Flying Services Memorial. |
01-Apr |
Lt |
RICHARDS, JOSEPH WILFRED |
He was killed whilst DH4, B5484 of No 1 School of Navigation and Bomb Dropping, which spun into the ground and burst into flames, and is buried in Watlington (St Leonard) Churchyard |
01-Apr |
1AM |
RICHMOND, ALLAN (94557) |
He was serving as a painter at No 1 Training Depot Station and died in Stamford Infirmary from septic pneumonia following an accident, he is buried in Stokesley Church Burial Ground. |
01-Apr |
2 Lt |
SPEIR, GORDON |
He was killed whilst flying RE8, B7684 of No 5 Training Depot Station, which spun into the ground from a flat turn and is buried in Ayr Cemetery, Ayrshire. |
01-Apr |
Lt |
STONEHOUSE, RONALD |
He was serving with No 101 Sqn and was killed during an air raid on Haute Vissee, he is buried in Doullens Communal Cemetery Extension No.1. |
01-Apr |
Lt |
TROLLIP, DOUGLAS PRICE |
He was killed in action whilst flying DH4, A7872 of No 57 Sqn, which was last seen near Bapaume during a bombing raid and is commemorated on the Arras Flying Services Memorial. |
01-Apr |
2 Lt |
WHITFIELD, EDGAR |
He was killed in action whilst flying DH4, A7401 of No 57 Sqn, which was last seen near Bapaume and is commemorated on the Arras Flying Services Memorial. |
01-Apr |
2 Lt |
WIGGINS, HAROLD CLAUD |
H was killed whilst flying RE8, B6556 of No 23 Training Sqn, which spun into the ground after he lost control and is buried in Alexandria (Hadra) War Memorial Cemetery. |
01-Apr |
2 Lt |
WILSON, CECIL KIDD |
He was killed whilst in 1½ Strutter, B2563 of No 1 (Observer) School of Air Gunnery, which dived into the ground after stalling in a turn following an engine failure on take off and is buried in Shorncliffe Military Cemetery. |
01-Apr |
Lt |
WINKLEY, STANLEY HUGH |
He was killed in action whilst flying SE5A, B174 of No 84 Sqn, which was last seen near Mézières-sur-Oise and is commemorated on the Arras Flying Services Memorial. |
02-Apr |
Lt |
CANN, PERCY REGINALD |
He died of wounds received on 1 Apr 1918, whilst flying Camel, D1811 of No 65 Sqn, which was last seen over Moreuil and is buried in St Sever Cemetery, Rouen. |
02-Apr |
Lt |
CHRISTIE, DAVID |
He was killed whilst flying Bristol F2B, C4604 of No 4 (Auxiliary) School of Aerial Gunnery, which dived into the ground after side-slipping in a turn following a stall on take off and is buried in Glasgow Southern Necropolis (Central Division). |
02-Apr |
2 Lt |
CHRISTIE, EDGAR WATCHORN |
He was killed in action whilst flying SE5A, B8236 of No 60 Sqn, which is believed to have gone down in flames and is commemorated on the Arras Flying Services Memorial. |
02-Apr |
2 Lt |
CRITCHLEY, ROLAND |
He was killed in action whilst flying in Bristol F2B, A7286 of No 22 Sqn, which was last seen going down in flames and is commemorated on the Arras Flying Services Memorial. |
02-Apr |
Lt |
JONES, EVAN DAVIES |
A member of No 2 Sqn, he was killed in action whilst attached to No 10 Sqn flying FK8, C3522,which failed to return from a sortie and is buried in Lijssenhoek Military Cemetery. |
02-Apr |
2 Lt |
KNOWLES, ARTHUR RALPH |
He was killed in action whilst flying Bristol F2B, C4862 of No 11 Sqn, which was last seen diving on an enemy aircraft and is buried in Peronne Road Cemetery, Maricourt. |
02-Apr |
Lt |
MATTHEWS, ERNEST ALAN |
He was killed in action whilst flying in Bristol F2B, C4862 of No 11 Sqn, which was last seen diving on an enemy aircraft and is buried in Peronne Road Cemetery, Maricourt. |
02-Apr |
Lt |
MOORE, JACK GREVILLE |
He was killed in a flying accident whilst flying Camel, D6470 of No 81 Sqn, which failed to recover from a spin and is buried in Lincoln (Newport) Cemetery. |
02-Apr |
Lt |
NUNN, FREDERICK ARTHUR WILLIAM |
He was killed in action whilst flying Camel, D1780 of No 65 Sqn, which is believed to have dived vertically into the ground near Fresnoy and is commemorated on the Arras Flying Services Memorial. |
02-Apr |
Capt |
PATERSON, GEORGE IRVING |
He was killed in action whilst flying FK8, C8524 of No 82 Sqn which was lost on a patrol. he is buried in Hangard Communal Cemetery Extension. |
02-Apr |
Capt |
PATTISON, CHARLES EDWARD |
He was killed whilst flying Camel, B5720 of Redcar Air Station, which crashed after flying into telegraph wires and is buried in Edinburgh (New Carlton) Burial Ground. |
02-Apr |
2 Lt |
SMITH, WANSEY |
He was killed in action whilst flying FK8, C3522 of No 10 Sqn, which failed to return from a sortie and is buried in Lijssenhoek Military Cemetery. |
02-Apr |
Lt |
WILLIAMS, FRED |
He was killed in action whilst flying in Bristol F2B, A7286 of No 22 Sqn, which was last seen going down in flames and is commemorated on the Arras Flying Services Memorial. |
03-Apr |
AM3 |
ASHWOOD, FRANK (124218) |
He was serving as a Fitter (Aero Engine) at the School of Technical Training (Halton Camp) and died in the Central Military Hospital, Aylesbury from pneumonia, he is buried in Sittingbourne Cemetery. |
03-Apr |
2 Lt |
BACKHOUSE, ST JOHN SALMON |
He was killed whilst flying in an FK8, which failed to return from an operation and is buried in Sofia Cemetery. |
03-Apr |
Lt |
JONES, ERNEST DAVID |
He was killed in action whilst flying RE8, A3868 of No 52 Sqn, which failed to return from a bombing raid and is commemorated on the Arras Flying Services Memorial. |
03-Apr |
Lt |
MITCHELL, JOHN |
He died of wounds sustained on 26 March 1918 whilst flying in a DH4 of No 25 Sqn. He is buried in Abbeville Communal Cemetery Extension. |
03-Apr |
2 Lt |
MORTIMER, ERNEST GEORGE SMITH |
He was killed whilst flying SPAD XIII, B6881 of No 23 Sqn in an accident and is buried in Gezaincourt Communal Cemetery Extension. |
03-Apr |
2 Lt |
NEWTON, ROBERT FRANCIS |
He was killed in action whilst flying in RE8, A3868 of No 52 Sqn, which failed to return from a bombing raid and is commemorated on the Arras Flying Services Memorial. |
03-Apr |
Lt |
RUSSELL, WILLIAM |
He was killed in a flying accident whilst serving at No 1 ASD and is buried in Huby-St Leu British Cemetery. |
03-Apr |
2 Lt |
SALMON-BACKHOUSE, ST. JOHN |
He was killed in aerial combat whilst flying an FK8 of No 17 Sqn in Salonika and is buried in Sofia War Cemetery. |
03-Apr |
Lt |
STILL, GEORGE |
He was killed in aerial combat whilst flying in a FK8 of No 17 Sqn in Salonika and is buried in Sofia War Cemetery. |
03-Apr |
2 Lt |
WOLLASTON, JOHN DUDLEY |
He was killed whilst flying Camel B7340 of No 72 Training Sqn, which spun into the ground at Beverley and is buried in Sale Cemetery. |
04-Apr |
Lt |
BURTON, ERNEST WILFRED |
He member of the Australian Flying Corps, he collided in mid-air with Camel, B7338 of No 36 Training Sqn being flown by Lt Payne at Montrose, both aircraft falling to the ground. He is buried in Castleton (St Edmund) Churchyard. |
04-Apr |
Lt |
CHANT, EARLE MARIAN |
He died from wounds sustained on 25 March 1918 whilst flying RE8, B8860 of No 16 Sqn, which failed to return from a sortie and is buried in Cambrai East Military Cemetery. |
04-Apr |
2 Lt |
DIXON, HARRY |
He was killed whilst flying Camel, B7465 of No 1 School of Aerial Fighting, Ayr after he lost control in a dive and crashed, he is buried in Kensal Green (St Mary's) Roman Catholic Cemetery. |
04-Apr |
Pte 1 |
DRAY, HERBERT WALTER (214424) |
He died in 154 CCS, St Omer from injuries sustained on 31 March 1918 whilst flying as the aerial gunner in DH9, B7622 of No 206 Sqn and is buried in Hazebrouck Communal Cemetery. |
04-Apr |
2 Lt |
DUNLOP, HUGH STEWART ARCHER |
He was pupil at No 5 Training Depot Station being instructed by 2 Lt H G Tucker, when their machine (RE8, B5133) nose dived into the ground. He is buried in Cathcart Cemetery. |
04-Apr |
2 Lt |
HOMAN, HENRY BIORN |
He was killed whilst flying Camel, B5226 of No 66 Sqn, which crashed on take off after the engine was choked and is buried in Montecchio Precalcino Communal Cemetery Extension. |
04-Apr |
Cdt |
JENNINGS, CLARENCE JOHN (152677) |
He died from injuries sustained in a flying accident on 26 March whilst serving with the 43rd Wing (Texas, USA) and is buried Toronto (Mount Pleasant) Cemetery. |
04-Apr |
Lt |
KENNEDY, JAMES GILBERT |
He was killed in action whilst flying Camel, D6552 of No 65 Sqn, which failed to return from a sortie and is commemorated on the Arras Flying Services Memorial. |
04-Apr |
Sgt |
MITCHELL, SAMUEL JAMES (11680) AFM |
He died in 3 Canadian CCS from injuries (burns) sustained whilst flying in Bristol F2B, C794 of No 2 ASD and is buried in St Hilaire Cemetery Extension, Frevent. |
04-Apr |
Lt |
PAYNE, ARTHUR ARNOLD |
He collided in mid-air with Pup, B7529 of No 36 Training Sqn, flown by Lt Burton at Montrose, both aircraft falling to the ground. He is buried in Castleton (St Edmund) Churchyard. |
04-Apr |
2 Lt |
ROEBUCK, LEONARD |
He was killed whilst flying FE2b, A5508 of No 38 Sqn, which side-slipped and dived into the ground from turn, he is buried in Huddersfield (Almondbury) Cemetery. |
04-Apr |
2 Lt |
SWAIN, CLIFFORD MAXWELL |
He was killed in an accident whilst flying RE8, B5063 of No 52 Sqn and is buried in Picquigny British Cemetery. |
04-Apr |
Lt |
SWAINE, SYDNEY W. |
He was killed in an accident whilst flying in RE8, B5063 of No 52 Sqn and is buried in Picquigny British Cemetery. |
04-Apr |
Lt |
TUCKER, HAROLD GEORGE |
He was an instructor at No 5 Training Depot Station and he was instructing 2 Lt H S A Dunlop, when their machine (RE8, B5133) nose dived into the ground. He is buried in Dartford (Watling Street) Cemetery. |
04-Apr |
2AM |
WILTSHIRE, THOMAS BERNARD (87118) |
He was serving as a Wireless Operator with No 35 Sqn and was killed in action, but whether in the air or on the ground is not known, he is buried in Gentelles Communal Cemetery. |
05-Apr |
2 Lt |
COLLINS, LESLIE ERNEST |
He was killed in a flying accident whilst flying FE2b, A844 of No 100 Sqn and is buried in Fere-Champenoise French National Cemetery. |
05-Apr |
2 Lt |
FORD, NORMAN |
He was killed in a flying accident whilst flying in FE2b, A844 of No 100 Sqn and is buried in Fere-Champenoise French National Cemetery. |
05-Apr |
2 Lt |
LAKE, HAROLD CALDECOTT |
He was killed whilst flying FBA Type B, N2690 of No 209 Training Depot Station, when he was thrown out the aircraft and is buried in or was cremated at Wandsworth (Putney Vale) Cemetery and Crematorium. |
05-Apr |
2AM |
MASON, FRANCIS WILLIAM (405934) |
He was serving as a Driver with No 1 School of Balloon Instruction and died in the War Hospital, Shrewsbury from cancer, he is buried in Shrewsbury General Cemetery. |
05-Apr |
2 Lt |
MORTON, MATTHEW CHARLES |
He was killed whilst flying RE8, D4961 of the Artillery and Infantry Co-operation School, which failed to recover from a spin and burst into flames and is buried in Ripon Cemetery. |
05-Apr |
Lt |
STEVENSON, ALAN MCDONALD |
He was killed whilst flying an Avro 504 of the School of Air Fighting (Egypt), which collided with another Avro and is buried in Cairo War Memorial Cemetery. |
05-Apr |
Lt |
STURGESS, GEORGE MINSHALL |
He was killed flying a RE8 of No 57 Training Sqn, which crashed whilst attempting to land in a heavy wind that had unexpectedly developed and is buried in Ismailia War Memorial Cemetery. |
06-Apr |
2 Lt |
BARTLETT, GUY GEORGE |
He was killed in action whilst flying in Bristol F2B, C4864 of No No 48 Sqn, which last seen over the lines at Villers Brettoneux and is commemorated on the Arras Flying Services Memorial. |
06-Apr |
2 Lt |
BELL, BENEDICT GODFREY ALLEN |
He was killed in action whilst flying Bristol F2B, C4864 of No 48 Sqn, which was last near Villers-Brettonveux and is commemorated on the Arras Flying Services Memorial. |
06-Apr |
2 Lt |
BLAIR, THOMAS FINKALL |
He was killed whilst flying RE8, B8673 of No 5 Training Depot Station, which spun into the ground and is buried in Tynemouth (Preston) Cemetery. |
06-Apr |
Sgt |
BROADFOOT, CHARLES (21083) |
He died whilst serving as a Disciplinarian at the Recruits Depot and is buried in Kingston-upon-Thames Cemetery. His service records have not yet been located. |
06-Apr |
Lt |
CARTMEL, GEORGE MUSGROVE |
Originally reported missing whilst flying DH4, A7620 of No 205 Sqn, he was confirmed as killed in action on 13 Jun 1918. He is buried in Millencourt Communal Cemetery Extension. |
06-Apr |
2 Lt |
GILLESPIE, DOUGLAS VICTOR |
He was killed in action whilst flying Camel, C8252 of No 70 Sqn, which failed to return from a escort sortie and is buried in Villers-Bretonneux Military Cemetery. |
06-Apr |
2 Lt |
GILLETT, HOWARD RAYMOND |
He was killed whilst flying Camel, B5688 of the Manston War School, cause unknown and is buried in Hampstead Cemetery. |
06-Apr |
2 Lt |
HILTON, ROBERT |
He was killed flying as the observer in RE8, C4570 of No 13 Sqn during a photographic recce sortie and is commemorated on the Arras Flying Services Memorial. |
06-Apr |
2AM |
HUNT, WILLIAM EDWARD (218121) |
He was serving as a Rigger (Aero) at Crystal Palace Depot and died in Horwood Cottage Hospital from acute consumption, he is buried in Hanwell Cemetery. |
06-Apr |
Lt |
JEWELL, JOHN BELMONT |
He was killed whilst flying Camel, C1684 of No 86 Sqn, which failed to recover from an intentional spin and is buried in Ruislip (St Martin) Churchyard Extension. |
06-Apr |
Pte 1 |
LANE, ALEXANDER JAMES (215788) |
He was killed in action whilst flying as the aerial gunner in DH4, A7620 of No 205 Sqn, which failed to return from a sortie and is buried in Millencourt Communal Cemetery Extension. |
06-Apr |
Lt |
LEWIS, HENRY STEWART |
He was killed in action whilst flying Camel, C8247 of No 43 Sqn, which was seen to go down under control and is buried in Roisel Communal Cemetery Extension. GWGC shows him being killed in 16 Apr 1918. |
06-Apr |
Lt |
MATHER, EDWARD |
He was killed in action whilst flying Camel, C8281 of No 43 Sqn, which failed to return from an offensive patrol and is buried in St Souplet British Cemetery. |
06-Apr |
Lt |
PAYNE, SYDNEY THOMAS |
He was killed flying RE8, C4570 of No 13 Sqn during a photographic recce sortie and is commemorated on the Arras Flying Services Memorial. |
06-Apr |
Capt |
SMITH, SYDNEY PHILIP |
He was killed in action whilst leading a patrol in Camel, D6491 of No 46 Sqn in aerial combat with a formation led by Baron von Richthofen and is commemorated on the Arras Flying Services Memorial. |
06-Apr |
Lt |
SNEATH, WILFRED HARRY |
He was killed in action whilst flying Camel, B7187 of No 208 Sqn, which was seen to go down in flames during a combat and is commemorated on the Arras Flying Services Memorial. |
07-Apr |
2 Lt |
BOOTH, EDWARD BORGFELDT |
He was serving with No 3 Training Depot Station when he spun into the ground at Chattis Hill whilst flying Camel, B7365 of No 43 Training Sqn, he is buried in Toronto (Mount Pleasant) Cemetery. |
07-Apr |
2 Lt |
CRAIGIE, VICTOR RALEIGH |
He was flying Pup, B5269 of No 92 Sqn near Chichester when he was in collision with Avro 504, B986 of the same unit, containing 2 Lt N H England and 2 Lt C Hackman. He is buried in Oving (St Andrew) Churchyard Extension. |
07-Apr |
Capt |
ENGLAND, NORMAN HERBERT |
He was flying Avro 504, B986 of No 92 Sqn, with 2 Lt C Hackman near Chichester when he was in collision with Pup, B5369 of the same unit flown by 2 Lt V R Craigie. He is buried in Oving (St Andrew) Churchyard Extension. |
07-Apr |
Capt |
EYDEN, HERBERT MC |
He was killed in a flying accident whilst flying in RE8, A3779 of No 21 Sqn and is buried in Mendinghem Military Cemetery. |
07-Apr |
Cdt |
FOURNIER, LUDGER L. (154484) |
He died, cause unknown and is buried in Toronto (Mount Hope) Cemetery. |
07-Apr |
2 Lt |
HACKMAN, CLIFFORD |
He was flying Avro 504, B986 of No 92 Sqn, with 2 Lt C Hackman near Chichester when he was in collision with Pup, B5369 of the same unit flown by 2 Lt V R Craigie. He is buried in Winchcombe (Greet Road) Cemetery. |
07-Apr |
Sgt |
INGHAM, FREDERICK (22783) |
He was killed in an accident whilst serving as a Fitter (General) with No 102 Sqn on the Western Front and is buried in Izsl-les-Hameau Communal Cemetery. |
07-Apr |
Lt |
KNIGHT, GEORGE BERTRAM |
He died from injuries sustained on 21 March 1918 whilst flying RE8, B841 of No 53 Sqn and is buried in St Sever Cemetery, Rouen. |
07-Apr |
Cdt |
LAWRIE, IAN GRAY (154579) |
He died in the Base Hospital, Toronto from pneumonia whilst undergoing training in Canada and is buried in Toronto (St John's Norway) Cemetery. |
07-Apr |
Sgt |
MEAKIN, JOHN (13746) |
He was serving as a Fitter (General) with No 23 Sqn and died from a shell wound in the buttocks, he is buried in Namps-au-Val British Cemetery. |
07-Apr |
2AM |
MOFFATT, ALLAN CLYDE (72072) |
He died from pneumonia in the Base Hospital, Toronto whilst serving in Canada and is buried in Carleton Place United Cemeteries. |
07-Apr |
Capt |
MOORE, GUY BORTHWICK MC |
He was killed in action whilst flying SE5A, C1083 of No 1 Sqn during an offensive patrol and is commemorated on the Arras Flying Services Memorial. |
07-Apr |
2 Lt |
NAPIER, JAMES |
He was killed in action whilst flying RE8, B3423 of No 52 Sqn and is commemorated on the Arras Flying Services Memorial. |
07-Apr |
Lt |
NOLAN, PHILIP JOHN NOEL DFC |
He was killed in action whilst flying SE5A, B63 of No 24 Sqn, which was last seen over Moreuil Wood and is buried in Moreuil Communal Cemetery Allied Extension. |
07-Apr |
2 Lt |
SIMPSON, ARTHUR LOWRIE |
He was killed whilst flying Dolphin, C8602 of No 81 Sqn, which crashed during a forced landing following an engine failure and buried in Toronto (Prospect) Cemetery. |
07-Apr |
2 Lt |
WALTERS, HERBERT AIDAN |
He was killed in a flying accident whilst flying RE8, A3779 of No 21 Sqn and is buried in Mendinghem Military Cemetery. |
07-Apr |
Capt |
WILLIAMS, FRANK EMLYN MC |
He died from severe burns sustained in a fire in his living quarters whilst serving with No 57 Training Sqn and is buried in Ismailia War Memorial Cemetery. |
08-Apr |
Lt |
BALL, FRANK EPHRAIM |
He was killed whilst flying Camel, C8207 of No 1 School of Aerial Fighting when he collided with Lt Brooks in B5563 during air firing practice. He is buried in Ayr Cemetery, Ayrshire. |
08-Apr |
Lt |
BROOKS, ROBERT ELESMERE |
He was killed whilst flying Camel, B5563 of No 1 School of Aerial Fighting when he collided with Lt Ball in C8207 during air firing practice. He is buried in Ayr Cemetery, Ayrshire. |
08-Apr |
2 Lt |
BROWNE, HEDLEY GOLDSMITH |
He was killed flying DH6, C9345 of No 99 Training Sqn, which crashed and burst into flames after stalling near the ground and is buried in Cirencester Cemetery. |
08-Apr |
Capt |
CUTHBERTSON, GEORGE CHAPMAN |
He died from wounds sustained on 1 April 1918 whilst flying Camel, D6529 of No 54 Sqn and is buried in St Sever Cemetery, Rouen. |
08-Apr |
Lt |
DAVIES, NOEL PARRY |
He was killed flying BE2e, B4556 of RAF Turnhouse, which stalled and dived into the ground during a cross-country flight and is buried in Sketty (Bethel) Welsh Congregational Chapelyard. |
08-Apr |
Cpl |
HOLT, JOHN DRONSFIELD (9175) |
He was killed/died whilst serving with No 8 Sqn on the Western Front and is buried in Ribemont Communal Cemetery Extension, Somme but his service records have so far not been located. |
08-Apr |
Cdt |
KIRWAN, MILO WILLIAM (152392) |
He was killed whilst flying a Curtis JN-4 whilst undergoing training in the USA, he is buried in Fort Worth (Greenwood) Memorial Park. |
08-Apr |
Lt |
STACEY, JOHN RANDOLPH |
He was killed flying Dolphin, C3845 of No 81 Sqn, which side-slipped and dived into the ground after stalling in a climbing turn on take off from Hounslow and is buried in Heston (St Leonard) Churchyard. |
08-Apr |
Capt |
THOMPSON, ERIC BARTON |
Killed in a flying accident whilst serving with 'G' Sqn in the Aegean and is buried in East Mudros Military Cemetery. |
09-Apr |
Lt |
BION, RUPERT EUSTON |
He was killed in action whilst flying SE5A, D3534 of No 40 Sqn, which failed to return from a bombing sortie and is commemorated on the Arras Flying Services Memorial. |
09-Apr |
2AM |
CATO, CHARLES FRANCIS (90119) |
He was serving as a Fitter (Aero Engine) with the Issue Section, No 1 Aircraft Depot and died in 39 Stationary Hospital from pneumonia, he is buried in Aire Communal Cemetery. |
09-Apr |
3AM |
COULBECK, WILFRED CHAPMAN (51460) |
He died in 6 CCS from gun shot wounds whilst serving as a Labourer with No 42 Kite Balloon Section and is buried Chocques Military Cemetery. |
09-Apr |
Boy |
GILLETT, P A P (157649) |
He died whilst training at the School of Technical Training, Halton in the Military Hospital, Aylesbury and is buried in Tring Cemetery. |
09-Apr |
Sgt |
LAWS, HENRY JOHN (205221) |
He was died, cause unknown, whilst serving as an Electrician with No 1 Balloon Training Depot (Roehampton) and is buried in Wandsworth (Streatham) Cemetery. |
09-Apr |
2AM |
MASON, ALBERT WILLIAM (33107) |
He was killed in action whilst serving as a Driver with No 20 Balloon Company and is commemorated on the Arras Flying Services Memorial. |
09-Apr |
Pvt |
SNEDDON, JOHN (105846) |
He died from wounds sustained whilst serving as a Labourer with No 4 Balloon Company, 1st Wing and is buried in Outtersteenene Communal Cemetery Extension, Bailleul. |
10-Apr |
2 Lt |
BANNISTER, QUINTIN WOLSTENHOLME |
He was killed whilst flying DH9, C6189 of No 99 Training Sqn which spun into the ground whilst turning at low level and is buried in Toronto (Mount Pleasant) Cemetery. |
10-Apr |
2 Lt |
DUERDEN, GEORGE |
He died from injuries sustained on 9 April 1918 whilst flying Camel, C8265 of No 65 Sqn and is buried in Picquigny British Cemetery. |
10-Apr |
Lt |
GEIDT, CHARLES UPPLEBY |
He was killed whilst flying DH6, C1971 of No 193 Training Sqn, which crashed when he lost control but the cause is unknown and is buried in Alexandria (Hadra) War Memorial Cemetery. |
10-Apr |
1AM |
HAINES, CHARLES SEYMOUR (11015) |
He died from wounds sustained whilst serving as a Wireless Operator on detachment to 254 Siege Battery, RFA from No 4 Sqn and is buried in Aire Communal Cemetery. His RAF service records have not yet been located. |
10-Apr |
2 Lt |
HOLTHOUSE, ARTHUR REGINALD |
He was killed in action whilst flying RE8, B5099 of No 42 Sqn, which failed to return from an artillery observation and is commemorated on the Arras Flying Services Memorial. |
10-Apr |
2 Lt |
KIDD, EDWARD JOHN C |
He was killed whilst flying in DH9, C6189 of No 99 Training Sqn, which spun into the ground whilst turning at low level and is buried in Addingham (St Peter) Churchyard |
10-Apr |
Lt |
McKERRELL, WILLIAM ARCHIBALD STRUTHERS |
He died from wounds (machine gun fire from the ground) sustained whilst flying in an RE8 of No 4 Sqn and is buried in Chocques Military Cemetery. |
10-Apr |
2 Lt |
SHOOTER, JOHN HAROLD MC |
He was killed in action whilst flying FK8, D5011 of No 35 Sqn, which was shot down by an enemy fighter, he is buried in Longueau British Cemetery. |
10-Apr |
2 Lt |
SMITH, DONALD GRAHAM |
He was killed in action whilst flying in RE8, B5099 of No 42 Sqn, which failed to return from an artillery observation and is commemorated on the Arras Flying Services Memorial. |
10-Apr |
2 Lt |
STEELE, THOMAS LANCASTER MC |
He was killed whilst flying Nieuport 17, B3594 of No 111 Sqn, which was brought down by enemy fighters near Nablus. He is commemorated on the Jerusalem Memorial. |
10-Apr |
2 Lt |
STODDART, GEORGE BENJAMIN JOHNSTONE |
He was killed in a flying accident whilst flying Camel, C8286 of No 65 Sqn and is buried in Picquigny British Cemetery. |
10-Apr |
Lt |
TURNER, GEORGE JAMES |
He was killed whilst flying a RE8 of No 14 Sqn, which spun into the ground and is buried in Ramleh War Cemetery. |
10-Apr |
3AM |
WEBBER, ARTHUR HAROLD (153520) |
He was killed whilst flying in Curtis JN-4, C669 in the USA, which failed to recover from a loop and is buried in Cadillac Maple Hill Cemetery. |
10-Apr |
Cpl |
WINALL, ARTHUR HENRY (5739) |
He died in 58 CCS from gun shot wounds to the chest wounds sustained whilst serving as a Wireless Operator with No 42 Sqn and is buried in Lillers Communal Cemetery. |
11-Apr |
Lt |
BUTLER, J ORMONDE |
He died from wounds as a PoW from injuries sustained on 24 March 1918, whilst flying Camel, B5437 of No 3 Sqn, which was lost on a solo bombing sortie. He is buried in Mons (Bergen) Communal Cemetery. |
11-Apr |
Lt |
CRAIG, JAMES |
He was killed in action whilst flying RE8, B8890 of No 53 Sqn, which caught fire in the air and is buried in Meteren Military Cemetery. |
11-Apr |
Capt |
CRAWFORD, KELVIN |
He was killed in action whilst flying SE5A, C5445 of No 60 Sqn, which was last seen over Burguoy and is commemorated on the Arras Flying Services Memorial. |
11-Apr |
Lt |
HUGHES, HAROLD |
He was killed whilst flying RE8, A3792 of No 7 Sqn, which side-slipped into the ground during a flat turn, causing the bomb load to explode and is buried in Mendinghem Military Cemetery. |
11-Apr |
2 Lt |
JANES, CHARLES WILLIAM |
He was killed whilst flying Camel, B9210 of No 2 (Aux) School of Air Gunnery, which crashed onto submerged rocks during gunnery practice after control was lost and is buried in Abney Park Cemetery. |
11-Apr |
Capt |
JONES, TOM BRIGHT |
He was killed in action whilst flying RE8, B6522 of No 16 Sqn, which was shot down by enemy aircraft and is buried in Aubigny Communal Cemetery Extension. |
11-Apr |
Lt |
KING, VERNON |
A Royal Marine officer attached to the RFC/RAF as an observer, he was killed in action whilst flying in RE8, B6522 of No 16 Sqn, which was shot down by enemy aircraft and is buried in Aubigny Communal Cemetery Extension. |
11-Apr |
Lt |
KING, WILLIAM HUGH |
He was killed whilst flying in RE8, A3792 of No 7 Sqn, which side-slipped into the ground during a flat turn, causing the bomb load to explode and is buried in Mendinghem Military Cemetery. |
11-Apr |
Capt |
MacRAE, JOHN NIGEL |
He was killed in a flying accident whilst flying FE2b, A5781 of No 83 Sqn and is buried in Lapugnoy Military Cemetery. |
11-Apr |
Lt |
SMITH, SIDNEY |
He was killed in action whilst flying Camel, B7277 of No 203 Sqn, which was last seen in combat with five enemy aircraft near Neuve Eglise and is buried in Outtersteenene Communal Cemetery Extension, Bailleul. |
11-Apr |
Chf Mech |
WESTWOOD, ARTHUR (3646) |
A Fitter (General), he was killed in a flying accident whilst flying in FE2b, A5781 of No 83 Sqn and is buried in Lapugnoy Military Cemetery. |
12-Apr |
Capt |
ALLAN, JOHN ROY |
He was drowned when O/400, 1462 of No 215 Sqn came down in the North Sea off Ostend on its return from a raid on Zeebrugge and is commemorated on the Arras Flying Services Memorial. |
12-Apr |
2AM |
ARMOUR, THOMAS ELLIOT (24491) |
He was whilst serving as a Fitter (General) at the Engine Repair Shops and died in 10 General Hospital from pneumonia and heart failure, he is buried in St Sever Cemetery Extension, Rouen. |
12-Apr |
Lt |
ARNOT, ARTHUR ALISON McDONALD MC |
He was killed in action whilst flying Camel, B5580 of No 3 Sqn, which was last seen near Aveluy Wood and is buried in Knightsbridge Cemetery, Mesnil-Martinsart. |
12-Apr |
Lt |
BOYD, ROBERT HUTTON |
He was killed in action whilst flying as the observer in RE8, B7691 of No 5 Sqn, which failed to return from an operation and is buried in Aubigny Communal Cemetery Extension. |
12-Apr |
2 Lt |
DILLON, EDWARD JOSEPH MM |
He was killed in a flying accident whilst flying in Avro 504, C581 of No 7 Training Depot Station, which failed to recover from a spin or dive and is buried in Kensal Green (St Mary's) Roman Catholic Cemetery. |
12-Apr |
2 Lt |
GREATWOOD, FREDERICK STREETER |
He was accidentally drowned after crashing in Pup, B5312 of No 65 Training Sqn into the sea and is buried in Dover (St James's) Cemetery. |
12-Apr |
2 Lt |
HIELD, WILLIAM CECIL |
He was killed in a flying accident whilst flying in Avro 504, C581 of No 7 Training Depot Station, which failed to recover from a spin or dive and is buried in Chapel Allerton (St Matthew) Old Churchyard. |
12-Apr |
Lt |
KORSLUND, MILS FRANKLIN |
He was killed in action whilst flying Camel, D1850 of No 73 Sqn, which was last seen near Vielle Chapelle and is commemorated on the Arras Flying Services Memorial. |
12-Apr |
Capt |
MACLEAN, ALEXANDER MURCHISON |
He was killed in action whilst flying FK8, B271 of No 10 Sqn, which failed to return from a sortie and is commemorated on the Arras Flying Services Memorial. |
12-Apr |
Lt |
MacNAIR, IAN |
He was killed in action whilst flying Camel, C1559 of No 54 Sqn, which was last seen under control near Estaires and in commemorated on the Arras Flying Services Memorial. |
12-Apr |
Lt |
MOGRIDGE, LEWIS |
He was killed in action whilst flying RE8, B7691 of No 5 Sqn and is buried in Aubigny Communal Cemetery Extension. |
12-Apr |
2 Lt |
MURRAY, GORDON LAUTRE |
He was killed in action whilst flying Camel, B5154 of No 80 Sqn, which failed to return from a sortie and is commemorated on the Arras Flying Services Memorial |
12-Apr |
2 Lt |
OWEN-HOLDSWORTH, JAMES PHILIP MC |
He was killed in action whilst flying in FE2b, A5728 of No 101 Sqn during a night bombing raid and is buried in St Pierre Cemetery, Amiens. |
12-Apr |
Lt |
PELL, WILLARD AUGUSTUS |
He was killed in action whilst flying Camel, C1699 of No 80 Sqn, which was last seen in combat over Paradis and is commemorated on the Arras Flying Services Memorial |
12-Apr |
Lt |
RAMSDEN, SAMUEL |
He died of his wounds sustained whilst flying in an RE8 of No 4 Sqn, which was hit by AA fire and is buried in Longuenesse (St Omer) Souvenir Cemetery. |
12-Apr |
Lt |
ROBINSON, RALPH |
He was killed in an accident whilst flying DH9, B7617 of No 206 Sqn and is buried in Longuenesse (St Omer) Souvenir Cemetery. |
12-Apr |
2 Lt |
TERRY, ERIC CHARLES |
He was killed whilst flying BE2e of No 16 Training Sqn, which crashed following a loop and is buried in Yatesbury (All Saints) Churchyard. |
12-Apr |
2 Lt |
WESTHOFEN, PHILIP CHARLES |
He was killed in action whilst flying RE8, A4692 of No 4 Sqn, which failed to return from a patrol and is commemorated on the Arras Flying Services Memorial. |
12-Apr |
3AM |
WINTER, AUGUSTUS (113610) |
He died, cause unknown, whilst serving as a Photographer at the School of Photography and is buried in Aldershot Military Cemetery. |
12-Apr |
Lt |
WRIGHT, FRANCIS BEATTIE |
He was killed in action whilst flying in FK8, B271 of No 10 Sqn, which failed to return from a sortie and is commemorated on the Arras Flying Services Memorial. |
13-Apr |
Capt |
AGAR, EGAN ZINKAN |
He was killed in action whilst flying Camel, D6461 of No 54 Sqn and is buried in Merville Communal Cemetery Extension. |
13-Apr |
2 Lt |
DENISON, JOHN |
He was killed in action whilst flying Camel, D3347 of No 203 Sqn during a special mission and is buried in Pernes British Cemetery. |
13-Apr |
Lt |
GREENWOOD , LEONARD ASPINALL |
He died from wounds sustained on 12 April 1918 whilst flying Camel, D6514 of No 43 Sqn and is buried in St Hilaire Cemetery Extension, Frevent. |
13-Apr |
2AM |
HUDSON, VALENTINE HENRY (225266) |
He is presumed to have drowned whilst on patrol, as a Wireless Operator, over the English Channel in Airship SSZ15 from Mullion Airship Station, which came down in the sea off Exmouth and is commemorated on the Hollybrook Memorial, Southampton. |
13-Apr |
2AM |
JACKSON, GEORGE FREDERICK (40168) |
He was serving as an Instrument Repairer at the Northern Area Repair Depot and died in the Northern General Hospital, Sheffield from pneumonia, he is buried in Thornaby-on-Tees Cemetery. |
13-Apr |
1AM |
JAMES, ROY THORNICROFT (207704) |
A Tinsmith, he is presumed to have drowned whilst on patrol over the English Channel in Airship SSZ15 from Mullion Airship Station, which came down in the sea off Exmouth and is buried in Brixham (St Mary) Churchyard. |
13-Apr |
2 Lt |
LEFEBVRE, RENE HECTOR |
He was killed whilst flying Camel, B5410 of No 66 Sqn and is buried in Montecchio Precalcino Communal Cemetery Extension. |
13-Apr |
2 Lt |
MEREDITH, EDWARD MERCER |
He was killed whilst flying a RE8 of No 21 Sqn and is buried in Haringhe (Bandaghem) Military Cemetery. |
13-Apr |
Lt |
PARKINSON, GEORGE ROBERT JOHN |
He is presumed to have drowned whilst on patrol over the English Channel in Airship SSZ15 from Mullion Airship Station, which came down in the sea off Exmouth and is buried in Hollybrook Memorial, Southampton. |
13-Apr |
2 Lt |
PASHBY, FRANK EDWIN |
He died of wounds sustained the previous day whilst flying in RE8, A3931 of No 53 Sqn, when he was hit by machine gun fire from the ground and is buried in Lijssenhoek Military Cemetery. |
13-Apr |
3AM |
SNOOK, SYDNEY JAMES (85674) |
He died in 12 Stationary Hospital from a compound fracture of the skull sustained in an accident whilst serving as a Fitter (Aero Engine) with No 79 Sqn and is buried in St Pol British Cemetery, St Pol-sur-Ternoise. |
14-Apr |
2 Lt |
ANDREWS, JOHN ALFRED RAYMOND |
He was killed whilst flying RE8, C4561 of No 4 Sqn, which dived into the ground shortly after take off, he is buried in Aire Communal Cemetery. |
14-Apr |
2AM |
COLLIP, FRANK ALFRED (29627) |
He had served with the 51st (Kite Balloon) Section as a Carpenter but had been discharged on 1 Aug 1917 on medical grounds. The cause of his death is not currently known but he is buried in Hounslow Cemetery. |
14-Apr |
3AM |
DONACHIE, JAMES (87550) |
He died, cause unknown, whilst serving as a Machinist with No 4 Aircraft Depot and is buried in Dundee Eastern Necropolis. |
14-Apr |
Lt |
DOUGHTY, ALBERT EDWARD |
He was killed whilst flying RE8, C4561 of No 4 Sqn, which dived into the ground shortly after taking off and is buried in Aire Communal Cemetery. |
14-Apr |
2 Lt |
HEYES, AUSTIN EDWARD |
He died of his wounds (burns) sustained the previous day whilst flying in a RE8 of No 21 Sqn and is buried in Haringhe (Bandaghem) Military Cemetery. The pilot, 2 Lt Meredith, was also killed. |
14-Apr |
Lt |
JONES, BENEDICT HARRY MERVILL |
He was killed whilst test flying Bristol F2B, B1308 of the Armament Experimental Station, which spun into the ground after stalling in a turn and is buried in Orford (St Bartholomew) Churchyard. |
14-Apr |
2AM |
MOORE, GEORGE JOHN (29913) |
He was serving with No 74 Sqn and died from appendicitis, he is buried Ste Marie Cemetery, Le Havre. |
14-Apr |
1AM |
NICHOLS, FREDERICK JOSEPH (7398) |
He was a Wireless Operator with No 2 Sqn and died from wounds sustained on 13 Mar 1918 whilst attached to 79 Siege Battery, RGA and is buried in Aubigny Communal Cemetery Extension. |
14-Apr |
AM1 |
PALMER, HAROLD (26489) |
A Rigger (Aero), he was killed whilst test flying Bristol F2B, B1308 of the Armament Experimental Station, which spun into the ground after stalling in a turn and is buried in Kettering (London Road) Cemetery. |
14-Apr |
2 Lt |
WALKER, FRANK FREDERICK |
Died of his wounds (gun shot wounds to the chest) sustained on 1 April 1918 whilst flying in Bristol F2B, C4707 of No 48 Sqn and is buried in St Sever Cemetery, Rouen. |
15-Apr |
Sgt |
BELDING, SYDNEY |
He was killed in action whilst flying Bristol F2B, C4808 of No 22 Sqn, when the aircraft was accidentally hit by Portuguese artillery and is buried in Haverskerque British Cemetery. |
15-Apr |
2AM |
BROWN, ROBERT [McCULLOCH] (403389) |
He was a Wireless Operator with No 5 Sqn and died from wounds sustained whilst attached to 79 Siege Battery, RGA, he is buried in Aubigny Communal Cemetery Extension. |
15-Apr |
Lt |
ELLIOTT, DUNCAN |
He was killed in action whilst flying in RE8, C4557 of No 4 Sqn, which failed to return from a patrol and is commemorated on the Arras Flying Services Memorial. |
15-Apr |
Sgt |
GROVES, EDWARD MAURICE (41206) |
He was serving as a Clerk (General) at HQ Training Depot but died at home, 48 Mount Street, Streatham from pneumonia and is buried in/or was cremated at West Norwood Cemetery and Crematorium. |
15-Apr |
2 Lt |
KNIGHT, JAMES BURGHLEIGH CAXTON |
He was killed whilst flying a Nieuport of the School of Air Fighting (Egypt), which dived into the ground after stalling in a turn and is buried in Cairo War Memorial Cemetery. |
15-Apr |
2 Lt |
NAYLOR, WILSON |
He was killed in action whilst flying RE8, C4557 of No 4 Sqn, which failed to return from a patrol and is commemorated on the Arras Flying Services Memorial. |
15-Apr |
Cdt |
PELTON, ROY EDGAR (153779) |
He died from thrombosis cavernous sinus whilst undergoing training in Canada and is buried in Vancouver (Mountain View) Cemetery. |
15-Apr |
Boy |
REYNOLDS, ALBERT EDWARD ROBERT (156478 |
He died, cause unknown, whilst serving at No 1 School of Navigation and Bomb Dropping and is buried in Colchester Cemetery. |
15-Apr |
Lt |
TRAUNWEISER, GEORGE NOBLE |
He was killed in action whilst flying Bristol F2B, C4808 of No 22 Sqn and is buried in Haverskerque British Cemetery. |
16-Apr |
Lt |
BALFOUR, BERNARD |
He was killed in action whilst flying Camel, D1799 of No 65 Sqn, which was hit by AA fire near Douart and is commemorated on the Arras Flying Services Memorial. |
16-Apr |
2 Lt |
ST JOHN MILDMAY, BOUVERIE WALTER |
He was killed whilst flying Camel, D1782 of No 70 Sqn and is buried in Gezaincourt Communal Cemetery Extension. |
16-Apr |
Clk 3 |
WARREN, FREDERICK JOHN (244331) |
He was serving as a Storeman at the Airship Wing, Polegate and died from meningitis, he is buried in Manor Park Cemetery. |
17-Apr |
Lt |
AITCHISON, DOUGLAS JAMES |
Serving with No 14 Sqn as an Observer, he was injured in an aircraft accident in Palestine. Invalided back to the UK he died from septic anaemia and is buried in Camberwell Old Cemetery. |
17-Apr |
Lt |
BETTS, CONRAD CORYTON |
He was killed whilst flying in DH4, B9485 of "G" Sqn, which spun into the aerodrome as it attempted to return following an engine problem and is buried in East Mudros Military Cemetery. |
17-Apr |
Cdt |
BONYNGE, EDWARD BESSERER (74993) |
He was killed whilst flying a Curtis JN-4 at Beansville in Canada and is buried in Asbury First Presbyterian Church Cemetery. |
17-Apr |
2 Lt |
CHEERS, DONALD HERIOT ANSON |
He was killed in a flying accident whilst flying Avro 504J, B4206 0f No 2 Training Depot Station, which crashed after stalling during a flat turn and is buried in Edinburgh (Comely Bank) Cemetery. |
17-Apr |
2 Lt |
COOMBE, ALFRED STANLEY NAYLOR |
He was killed in action whilst flying RE8, B5048 of No 7 Sqn, which failed to return from a sortie and is commemorated on the Arras Flying Services Memorial. |
17-Apr |
3AM |
DEVINE, PATRICK MARTIN (21710) |
He died from wounds sustained whilst serving in No 29 Kite Balloon Section and is buried in Wimereux Communal Cemetery. His service records have not yet been located. |
17-Apr |
2 Lt |
HARGRAVE, WILLIAM GEORGE |
He was killed in action whilst flying Camel, B6342 of No 28 Sqn, which was seen to go down following combat with enemy aircraft and is buried in Dueville Communal Cemetery Extension. |
17-Apr |
2 Lt |
HOWE, THOMAS SYDNEY CURZON MC |
He was killed in action whilst flying Camel, D6583 of No 54 Sqn, which failed to return from a sortie and is commemorated on the Arras Flying Services Memorial. |
17-Apr |
2 Lt |
LIDDELL, MATTHEW HENRY GOLDIE |
He was killed in action whilst flying Camel, D1848 of No 54 Sqn, which failed to return from an offensive patrol and is commemorated on the Arras Flying Services Memorial. |
17-Apr |
Lt |
LLOYD, COLIN CORDEN |
He was killed in action whilst flying Camel, D1837 of No 54 Sqn, which was last seen over Bailleul on a low level patrol and is commemorated on the Arras Flying Services Memorial. |
17-Apr |
Lt |
PALMER, BRYAN BARRINGTON |
He was killed whilst flying Camel, N6781 from HMS Pegasus, which spun into the ground after control was lost during aerobatics. He is buried in Bushey (St James) Churchyard. |
17-Apr |
3AM |
PEARCE, IVOR IDRIS (101784) |
He was serving or under training at the Recruit Depot, when he died in the Military Isolation Hospital, Aldershot from Otitis Media and Cerebella Abrun [sic], he is buried in Penarth Cemetery. |
17-Apr |
Lt |
SWORDER, NORMAN |
He died from wounds sustained the previous day whilst flying in RE8, C2274 of No 5 Sqn, which was brought down in combat and is buried in La Targette British Cemetery, Neuville-St Vaast. |
17-Apr |
2 Lt |
TAYLOR, JOSEPH HUGH |
He was killed whilst flying DH4, B9485 of "G" Sqn, which dived into the ground from a flat turn following an engine failure on take off and is buried in East Mudros Military Cemetery. |
17-Apr |
Lt |
WRIGHT, STEPHEN SYDNEY |
He was killed in action whilst flying RE8, B5048 of No 7 Sqn, which failed to return from a sortie and is commemorated on the Arras Flying Services Memorial. |
18-Apr |
Clk 2 |
ARRAND, LEONARD (61344) |
He died, cause unknown, whilst serving at a Storeman at the Recruits Depot and is buried in Darwen Cemetery. |
18-Apr |
Lt |
BROOMHALL, OSCAR ARTHUR |
He died from wounds sustained the previous day whilst flying in RE8, B830 of No 4 Sqn, when it was hit by machine gun fire and is buried in Ebblinghem Military Cemetery. |
18-Apr |
2 Lt |
HARKER, EDWARD KEITH |
He died from wounds (bullet wound in the abdomen from ground fire) sustained on 16 April 1918 whilst flying in a FK8 of No 10 Sqn and is buried in Haringhe (Bandaghem) Military Cemetery. |
18-Apr |
Lt |
McFARLANE, DONALD MCINTYRE |
He was killed whilst flying a BE2e of the School of Air Fighting (Egypt), which crashed in the desert near the aerodrome after catching fire in the air and is buried in Cairo War Memorial Cemetery. |
18-Apr |
Capt |
SMITH, RALPH EUSTACE |
He was killed whilst flying as an observer in FE2b, A6408 of No 101 Sqn, which crashed during a bombing raid and is buried in Longueau British Cemetery. |
19-Apr |
Lt |
LEITH, SYDNEY ANGUS |
He was killed whilst flying RE8, C2373 of No 38 Sqn, which spun into the ground and is buried in Coventry (London Road) Cemetery. |
19-Apr |
3AM |
RYDER, REGINALD ALFRED (58063) |
He was a Wireless Operator with No 53 Sqn, attached to HQ, 162nd Bde. and died from wounds, being buried in Lijssenhoek Military Cemetery. |
19-Apr |
2AM |
TRESTRAIL, JOHN MICHAEL (101952) |
He was serving as a Fitter (General) with No 52 Training Sqn and died in the Military Hospital, Caterick from spinal meningitis, he buried in the Redruth (St Uny) Churchyard Extension. |
20-Apr |
2 Lt |
BARRADELL, HARRY LESLIE |
He was killed whilst flying RE8, B4067 of No 20 Training Sqn, which crashed after stalling in a turn and is buried in King's Norton (St Nicholas) Churchyard. |
20-Apr |
Lt |
BRABROOK, EDWARD JOHN |
He died of wounds sustained on 1 April 1918 whilst flying FK8, C3684 of No 8 Sqn, which was shot down by an enemy aircraft and is buried in Etaples Military Cemetery. |
20-Apr |
2 Lt |
COLQUHOUN, ARCHIBALD STEWART |
He was killed in a flying accident whilst flying Dolphin, D5201 of No 79 Sqn and is buried in St Pol British Cemetery, St Pol-Sur-Ternoise. |
20-Apr |
Lt |
GOWSELL, LEONARD |
He was killed in action whilst flying a RE8 of No 4 Sqn, which failed to return from a sortie and is buried in Longuenesse (St Omer) Souvenir Cemetery. |
20-Apr |
2 Lt |
LATHAM, JOHN HOWARD VINCEN |
He was killed whilst flying FK8, B5816 of No 50 Training Sqn, which dived into the ground after stalling in a turn and is buried in Grimsargh (St Michael) Churchyard. |
20-Apr |
2 Lt |
LIDDELL, JOHN GILLESPIE |
He was killed whilst flying DH6, A9751 of No 1 Training Depot Station, which crashed while descending to land and is buried in Falkirk Cemetery |
20-Apr |
Maj |
RAYMOND-BARKER, RICHARD (DICK) MC |
He was the officer commanding No 3 Sqn and was killed in action whilst flying Camel, D6439, he is commemorated on the Arras Flying Services Memorial. |
20-Apr |
Capt |
REECE, FREDERICK BENNETT |
He died of injuries sustained flying RE8, D4693 of No 4 Sqn during a practice flight and is buried in Longuenesse (St Omer) Souvenir Cemetery. |
20-Apr |
Maj |
ROWDEN, CUTHBERT ROGER MC |
He was serving as the officer commanding No 78 Sqn and was killed in a flying accident whilst flying Camel, C6717, which dived into the ground from a steep bank at low level and is buried in Rottingdean (St Margaret) Churchyard. |
20-Apr |
2 Lt |
ROYDS, THOMAS ALINGTON |
He was killed in an accident whilst flying RE8, A3634 of No 59 Sqn and is buried in Toutencourt Communal Cemetery. |
20-Apr |
Capt |
TATTON, ERIC HUDSON |
He was serving as a Flight Commander with No 84 Sqn and was killed in action whilst flying SE5A, D270 when he was hit by AA fire and is buried in Picquigny British Cemetery. |
20-Apr |
Sgt |
WILLS, THOMAS JAMES (11483) |
He was killed in action whilst flying DH9, D5578 of No 49 Sqn, which failed to return from a sortie and is buried in Tyne Cot Cemetery. |
21-Apr |
2 Lt |
BAWLE, DAVID LELAND |
He was killed whilst flying Camel, B3795 of No 203 Sqn and is buried in Aire Communal Cemetery. |
21-Apr |
Pvt 1 |
BROOKER, THOMAS EDWARD (26519) |
He was serving as a Labourer at No 2 Aircraft Supply Depot and died from an extensive carbuncle in this neck, he is buried at Etaples Military Cemetery. |
21-Apr |
2 Lt |
CLAYTON, JOHN ALFRED |
He was killed flying in Avro 504A, A2636 of No 72 Training Sqn which collided near Beverley with 504J, D194 of the same unit during an air fighting practice and is buried in Dawley Magna (Holt Trinity) Churchyard. |
21-Apr |
2 Lt |
DINGWALL, JOHN DAVID |
He was killed in action whilst flying in DH4, A8078 of No 25 Sqn, which crashed on its return from a bombing raid and is buried in Aire Communal Cemetery. |
21-Apr |
2 Lt |
EVANS, GRIFFITH WILLIAM |
He was killed whilst flying Avro 504, C554 of No 11 Training Sqn, which crashed from a steep turn whilst attempting to regain the airfield after an engine failure and is buried in Lincoln (Newport) Cemetery. |
21-Apr |
2 Lt |
GASTER, PERCY STUART |
He was killed whilst flying Camel, C6 of No 18 Training Sqn, which failed to recover from a spin and is buried in Camberwell Old Cemetery. |
21-Apr |
Lt |
HOWELL, EVAN IDRES |
He was killed flying in Avro 504J, D194 of No 72 Training Sqn which collided near Beverley with 504A, A2636 of the same unit during an air fighting practice and is buried in Pontypridd (Glyntaff) Cemetery. |
21-Apr |
Lt |
LEWTAS, FRANK GORDON |
He was killed whilst flying Avro 504, C554 of No 11 Training Sqn, which crashed from a steep turn whilst attempting to regain the airfield after an engine failure and is buried in Wigan Cemetery. |
21-Apr |
Lt |
MARION, ROBERT JAMESON |
He was killed in action whilst flying Camel, B9315 of No 54 Sqn, which was last seen under control over Estaires and is commemorated on the Arras Flying Services Memorial. |
21-Apr |
Lt |
MASON, CECIL JOHN |
He was killed in action whilst flying Camel, D6569 of No 54 Sqn, which was last seen in combat near Estaires and is commemorated on the Arras Flying Services Memorial. |
21-Apr |
Lt |
RIDGWAY, PHILIP AMBROSE FAVARD |
He was killed whilst flying RE8, B4064 of No 53 Training Sqn, which following an engine failure, stalled in a turn to avoid houses and dived into ground, he is buried in Hull Western Cemetery. |
21-Apr |
Lt |
ROBINSON, HARRY ESTCOURT |
He was killed flying in Avro 504A, A2636 of No 72 Training Sqn which collided near Beverley with 504J, D194 of the same unit during an air fighting practice and is buried in Twickenham Cemetery. |
21-Apr |
Lt |
STROUD, ERIC HUBERT NOEL |
He was killed whilst flying RE8, C5037 of No 53 Sqn, which failed to return from a sortie and is buried in Sanctuary Wood Cemetery. |
21-Apr |
2 Lt |
TOWNSON, HERBERT JOHNSTON |
He was killed whilst flying FE2b, B453 of No 101 Sqn, which crashed on its return from a bombing raid and is buried in Abbeville Communal Cemetery Extension. |
21-Apr |
Capt |
WHITE, CECIL GODFREY MC |
He was killed whilst flying in RE8, C5037 of No 53 Sqn, which failed to return from a sortie and is buried in Sanctuary Wood Cemetery. |
21-Apr |
Lt |
WHITMILL, GEORGE HARRIS |
He was killed whilst flying DH4, D1754 of No 202 Sqn, which crashed during a practice flight and is buried in Dunkirk Town Cemetery. |
21-Apr |
Lt |
WINTON, HAROLD BARKLEY |
He was killed in an accident whilst flying SE5A, D280 of No 1 Sqn and is buried in Longuenesse (St Omer) Souvenir Cemetery. |
22-Apr |
2 Lt |
ALLAN, RAMSAY |
He died from wounds sustained in action whilst flying in FK8, D5005 of No 2 Sqn, which crashed on landing after being hit by AA fire and is buried in Noeux-les-Mines Communal Cemetery Extension. |
22-Apr |
Sgt |
BEADLE, WILLIAM JAMES (986) |
He is presumed to have drowned whilst flying 1½ Strutter, A8231 of No 1 (Obs) School of Air Gunnery, which dived out of cloud and into the sea after it lost its tail and is commemorated on the Hollybrook Memorial, Southampton. |
22-Apr |
Lt |
BEGBIE, SYDNEY CLAUDE HAMILTON |
He died of wounds sustained the previous day whilst flying SE5A, S281 of No 74 Sqn, which crashed inflames near Armentieres and is buried in Lille Southern Cemetery. |
22-Apr |
Sgt |
BIRTLES, HENRY JOSEPH (100042) |
He was killed whilst flying Pup, B5943 of No 28 Training Sqn, which failed to pull out of a dive whilst attacking a ground target and is buried in Odd Rode (All Saints) Churchyard. |
22-Apr |
2 Lt |
BLYTH, WILFRED ERNEST HILL |
He died from injuries sustained whilst flying Pup, B5306 of No 89 Sqn, which he apparently flew into the ground at high speed, over-turning on impact, he is buried in Norwich Cemetery, Norfolk. |
22-Apr |
Sgt |
BURTON, ALFRED (108852) |
He was killed whilst flying as the observer in Bristol F2B, C4810 of No 22 Sqn and is buried in Aire Communal Cemetery. |
22-Apr |
2 Lt |
CRAIG, ROBERT STEWART |
He was killed whilst flying RE8, C2255 of No 12 Sqn, which crashed on the aerodrome and is buried in Bac-du-Sud British Cemetery, Bailleulval. |
22-Apr |
2 Lt |
DEACON, ERNEST CECIL WATSON |
He was killed by a shot through his head whilst flying as the observer in DH4, B2073 of 27 Sqn during a bombing raid and is buried in Godewaersvelde British Cemetery. |
22-Apr |
1AM |
EASTER, WILLIAM ALFRED CHARLES (235264) |
He was serving as a Labourer when he was killed whilst flying in Avro 504J, B8618 of No 2 School of Special Flying, RAF Redcar, which side-slipped and spun into the ground on turning back to the airfield from a climbing turn and is buried in Oxted (St Mary) Churchyard and Extension. |
22-Apr |
2 Lt |
EASTY, WALTER HARRY |
He was killed in action whilst flying Camel, N6377 of No 201 Sqn, which failed to return from an offensive patrol and is commemorated on the Arras Flying Services Memorial. |
22-Apr |
2 Lt |
EXLEY, ALFRED TENNYSON |
He was killed whilst flying 1½ Strutter, A8231 of No 1 (Obs) School of Air Gunnery, which dived out of cloud and into the sea after it lost its tail and is buried in Hollybrook Memorial, Southampton. |
22-Apr |
Capt |
HARRISON, NORMAN VICTOR (VINE?) |
He was killed whilst flying in DH6, C7215 of No 131 Sqn which dived into the ground at Shawbury due to an unknown reason and is buried in East Sheen Cemetery. |
22-Apr |
Capt |
MAGOR, GERALD ATKINSON |
He was killed in action whilst flying Camel, B6428 of No 201 Sqn, which was last seen in comber near Hangard during an offensive patrol and is commemorated on the Arras Flying Services Memorial. |
22-Apr |
2AM |
MARSHALL, HENRY GREVILLE (250180) |
He was serving as a Fitter (General) at Tregantle Air Station (H.M.S. "President II") and died in Plymouth Hospital from tuberculosis of the lung, he is buried in Cheltenham Cemetery. |
22-Apr |
2 Lt |
MILBURN, CYRIL LAWSON Served as MUCKLOW EDWARD GERALD |
He was killed in a flying accident whilst night flying BE12, C3240 of No 37 Sqn, which stalled on take off and is buried in Stow Maries (SS. Mary and Margaret) Churchyard. |
22-Apr |
Capt |
MURPHY, HARRY EUSTACE |
He was killed whilst flying Avro 504, D113 of No 65 Training Sqn, which failed to recover from a dive resulting from a flat spin and is buried in Cork (St Finbarr's) Cemetery. |
22-Apr |
2 Lt |
PRESCOTT, LEWIS WILLIAM |
He was killed in action whilst flying SPAD XIII, B6857 of No 23 Sqn, which was last seen flying near Corbie and is commemorated on the Arras Flying Services Memorial. |
22-Apr |
2 Lt |
PROUDFOOT, CYRIL DALLAS |
He was killed whilst flying in RE8, C2255 of No 12 Sqn, which crashed on the aerodrome and is buried in Bac-du-Sud British Cemetery, Bailleulval. |
22-Apr |
Capt |
SAUNDERSON, SAMUEL TREHERNE |
He was killed whilst flying in DH6, C7215 of No 131 Sqn which dived into the ground at Shawbury due to an unknown reason and is buried in Shawbury (St Mary) Churchyard. |
22-Apr |
2 Lt |
SHEIL, CHARLES |
He died from wounds sustained whilst flying in FK8, D5005 of No 2 Sqn, which crashed on landing after being hit by AA fire and is buried in Noeux-les-Mines Communal Cemetery Extension. |
22-Apr |
2 Lt |
SUTTON, HERBERT LESLIE |
He was killed whilst flying FK8, C8511 of No 50 Training Sqn, which dived into the ground from 150 ft after stalling in a turn and is buried in Southport (St Cuthbert) Churchyard. |
22-Apr |
1AM |
THORPE, NORMAN HAROLD (71772) |
He was serving as Fitter (Engine) with No 43 Wing when he died in the Base Hospital, Toronto from pneumonia and is buried in Montreal (Mount Royal) Cemetery. |
22-Apr |
2 Lt |
WARD, FRANK MARSHALL |
He was killed whilst flying Bristol F2B, C4810 of No 22 Sqn, which stalled and crashed on take off, he is buried in Aire Communal Cemetery. |
23-Apr |
Lt |
BLACK, DONALD CURDIE |
He was killed in a flying accident whilst flying BE2e, B4547 of No 5 Training Depot Station, which spun and dived into the ground due an aileron cable jamming causing a loss of control and is buried in Hampstead Cemetery. |
23-Apr |
2 Lt |
CHAMBERLIN, JOHN BOYD |
He was killed whilst flying RE8, B7701 of No 13 Training Sqn, when it crashed on the ranges following the collapse of the wng extensions during a dive and is buried in Mylor (St Mylor) Churchyard. |
23-Apr |
Lt |
FITZROY, WILLIAM HENRY ALFRED (VISCOUNT IPSWICH) |
He was killed whilst flying RE8, D4968 of No 17 Training Sqn, which spun into the ground, reason unknown and is buried in Euston (St Genevieve) Churchyard, he qualified as an observer in February 1918. |
23-Apr |
Lt |
HANNA, HAROLD LEANDER |
He was killed whilst Camel, C1648 of No 3 Training Depot Station, which dived into the ground, reason unknown and is buried in Tidworth Military Cemetery. |
23-Apr |
2AM |
HOOPER, OLIVER (10234) |
He was serving at HQ, 9th Wing as a Batman and was killed in an accident when he shot himself with a revolver, which he was unaware was loaded, he is buried in Huby-St Leu British Cemetery. |
23-Apr |
Capt |
JUNOR, KENNETH WILLIAM MC |
He was killed in action whilst flying SE5A, C1066 of No 56 Sqn, which was last seen diving on an enemy aircraft and is commemorated on the Arras Flying Services Memorial. |
23-Apr |
1AM |
POOL, ERNEST CHARLES |
He was serving aboard HMS Iris II and was killed during the Zeebrugge raid, is buried in Nottingham (New Basford) Cemetery. |
23-Apr |
1AM |
REYNOLDS, BERTIE (213766) |
He was serving as a Labourer with No 203 Training Depot Station at RAF Manston and was killed when he was struck by a propellor, he is buried in Hanworth (St George) Churchyard. |
23-Apr |
2 Lt |
SALMONS, WILLIAM JOHN MM |
He died from injuries sustained the previous day whilst flying Avro 504, D113 of No 65 Training Sqn, which failed to recover from a dive resulting from a flat spin and is buried in Coventry (London Road) Cemetery. |
23-Apr |
2 Lt |
SMUTS, CHARLES LAWTON |
He was Killed in a flying accident whilst flying BE2e, B4547 of No 5 Training Depot Station, which spun and dived into the ground due an aileron cable jamming causing a loss of control and is buried in Hampstead Cemetery. |
23-Apr |
2 Lt |
SOUCHOTTE, CHARLES CAMPBELL |
He was killed in action whilst flying in DH4, D8406 of No 57 Sqn and is buried in Huby-St Leu British Cemetery. |
23-Apr |
Lt |
TOWNSEND, WILLIAM HENRY |
He died from wounds sustained whilst flying DH4, D8406 of No 57 Sqn during a bombing raid and is buried in Huby-St Leu British Cemetery. |
23-Apr |
AM1 |
WILKINSON, CEDRIC ARNOLD (F26703) |
He was serving aboard HMS Iris II and was killed during the Zeebrugge raid, is buried in Leeds (Lawns Wood) Cemetery |
23-Apr |
2 Lt |
WYLIE, JAMES RANDOLPH |
He was killed whilst flying DH6, B2677 of No 123 Sqn, which dived into the ground and is buried in Urmston Cemetery. |
24-Apr |
2Lt |
ACHURCH, HENRY GRAHAM |
He was killed in a flying accident whilst flying FE2b, A5616 of No 199 (Night) Training Sqn when he flew into high ground, the aircraft bursting into flames. He is buried in St Neots Cemetery. |
24-Apr |
Lt |
BARRETT, LELAND KELLY WILLSON |
He was killed whilst flying FK8, D5024 of No 82 Sqn, which hit trees shortly after take off on an offensive patrol and exploded and is buried in Abbeville Communal Cemetery Extension. |
24-Apr |
2 Lt |
BATES, CYRIL MONTAGUE |
He was killed whilst flying DH9, D2792 of RAF Cranwell, which crashed after stalling and is buried in Cranwell (St Andrew) Churchyard. |
24-Apr |
Lt Col |
BROCK, FRANK ARTHUR OBE |
He was killed during the Zeebrugge raid and is commemorated on the Zeebrugge Memorial. |
24-Apr |
Lt |
BROWN, CHARLES ALEXANDER |
He was killed whilst flying SE5A, C5399 of No 61 Sqn, which broke up when he attempted to pull out a high speed dive and is buried in Edinburgh (Newington, or Echo Bank) Cemetery. |
24-Apr |
Lt |
HERRON, KENNETH CHESTER |
He was killed by ground fire whilst flying as an observer in a FK8 of No 82 Sqn and is buried in Vignacourt British Cemetery. |
24-Apr |
2 Lt |
HODGE, WILFRED |
He died in the 1st Eastern General Hospital from natural causes whilst serving with No 99 Sqn and is buried in Killeeshil (St Paul) Church of Ireland Churchyard. |
24-Apr |
2 Lt |
LAMB, EDWARD WOOLLARD PENISTONE |
He was killed whilst flying Bristol F2B, C4673 of No 11 Sqn, which crashed on landing and is buried Doullens Communal Cemetery Extension No 1. |
24-Apr |
Sgt |
MAISEY, BERTIE JOSEPH (4070072) |
He was killed whilst flying in Bristol F2B, C4673 of No 11 Sqn, which crashed on landing and is buried Doullens Communal Cemetery Extension No 1. |
24-Apr |
Cdt |
MARCH, WILLIAM H FRANK (16893) |
He was killed whilst flying Avro 504J, C4417 of No 63 Training Sqn, which came out of a spin but then dived into the ground from 500 ft and is buried in Dartford (Watling Street) Cemetery. |
24-Apr |
2 Lt |
PROCTER, CHARLES AUSTIN |
He was killed whilst flying as an observer in FK8, D5024 of No 82 Sqn, which hit trees shortly after take off on an offensive patrol and exploded and is buried in Abbeville Communal Cemetery Extension. |
24-Apr |
Cdt |
RICHARDSON, LINDEN (7794) |
Having originally served as a Driver, he was killed whilst flying Camel, D9537 of No 72 Training Sqn, Beverley, which crashed after he lost control and is buried in York Cemetery, Yorkshire. |
24-Apr |
Cdt |
STEWART, JOHN MALCOLM (154535) |
He was undergoing training with No 44 Wing in Canada when he died in the Isolation Hospital, Bordon Camp from meningitis, he is buries in Vancouver (Mountain View) Cemetery. |
24-Apr |
Lt |
STOVIN, FREDERICK CECIL |
He was killed in action whilst flying, Camel, B6311 of No 209 Sqn, which failed to return from a sortie and is commemorated on the Arras Flying Services Memorial. |
25-Apr |
Lt |
BAKER, ALBERT NATHANIEL |
He was killed in action whilst flying Camel, D1776 of No 73 Sqn, which last seen flying east near Messines and is buried in Arras Flying Services Memorial. |
25-Apr |
2 Lt |
BOWDEN, NORMAN |
He was killed whilst flying FK8, C8552 of No 35 Sqn, which failed to return from artillery observation patrol and is buried in Villers-Bretonneux Military Cemetery. |
25-Apr |
Cdt |
BURGESS, ARNOLD THEODORE (171189) |
He was undergoing training in Canada when he died in Toronto General Hospital from pneumonia and is buried in Norwood Protestant Cemetery. |
25-Apr |
2 Lt |
BUTLER, FREDERICK CHARLES |
He was killed whilst flying Camel, B8830 of No 65 Training Sqn, which rolled into the ground on pulling out of a dive in misty conditions and is buried in Bower Chalke (Holy Trinity) Churchyard. |
25-Apr |
1AM |
DEWHURST, JAMES (87102) |
He died in No 24 General Hospital from acute bronchitis whilst he was serving as a Carpenter at No 2 Aircraft Supply Depot and is buried in Etaples Military Cemetery. |
25-Apr |
Cdt |
DUVAL, JOHN TORGIS (153256) |
He was killed whilst flying Curtis JN-4, C1035 of No 87 Training Sqn in Canada and is buried in Alliston Union Cemetery. |
25-Apr |
Lt |
EDDLESTON, BERT |
Having recently qualified as a pilot he was posted to No 43 Sqn on 13 April. He was practicing ground strafing when the wings of his aircraft (Camel, D1819) folded back on him and he was killed instantly. He is buried in Avesnes-le-Comte Communal Cemetery Extension. |
25-Apr |
Cdt |
EVANS, VICTOR RAYMOND (153457) |
He was undergoing training in Canada, when he was killed with one source stating he was struck by the propeller of Curtis JN-4, C477, whilst his service records state he was killed in a flying accident, he is buried in Bayfield Cemetery, Huron County. |
25-Apr |
2 Lt |
FARNHAM, JAMES HORACE |
He was killed whilst flying RE8, A5562 of No 17 Training Sqn, which dived into the ground, cause not apparent and is buried in Yatesbury (All Saints) Churchyard. |
25-Apr |
Lt |
GOY, ERNEST GEORGE |
He was killed whilst flying FE2b, A5793 of No 1 School of Navigation and Bomb Dropping, which crashed following an engine failure and is buried in Birkenhead (Flaybrick Hill) Cemetery. |
25-Apr |
2 Lt |
HAMES, CLIFFORD ROBINSON |
He was killed whilst flying Avro 504, D6265 of No 62 Training Sqn, which crashed in a flat spin and is buried in Dover (St James's) Cemetery. |
25-Apr |
Lt |
HUNT, CHARLES BASIL |
He was killed whilst flying RE8, B5102 of No 4 Sqn, which was lost in combat and is buried in Borre British Cemetery. |
25-Apr |
Lt |
LANKIN, CYRIL G |
He was killed whilst flying Bristol F2B, B1191 of No 20 Sqn, when he overshot on landing, stalled and dived into the ground on return from a patrol. He is buried in Longuenesse (St Omer) Souvenir Cemetery. |
25-Apr |
2 Lt |
LEVY, ALWYN GORDON |
He was killed whilst flying Pup, D4079 of No 42 Training Sqn which collided with Avro 504, D4394 of the same unit and is buried in Willesden Jewish Cemetery. |
25-Apr |
Cpl |
LUCAS, REGINALD ARTHUR (1897) |
He was serving as an Aerial Gunner when he was killed in action whilst flying in Curtis H-12, 8677 of RAF Felixstowe, which was shot down by seven enemy aircraft and is buried in Hollybrook Memorial, Southampton. |
25-Apr |
Capt |
MAGOR, NORMAN ANSLEY DSC |
7He was killed in action whilst flying in Curtis H-12, 8677 of RAF Felixstowe, which was shot down by seven enemy aircraft and is commemorated on the Hollybrook Memorial, Southampton. |
25-Apr |
Lt |
MARRABLE, EDMUND DOUGLAS |
He was killed whilst flying Avro 504, D4394 of No 42 Training Sqn which collided with Pup, D4079 of the same unit and is buried in Kennington (St Mary) Churchyard. |
25-Apr |
Lt |
McHATTIE, JAMES WILLIAM |
He was killed whilst flying as the observer in Bristol F2B, B1191 of No 20 Sqn, when he overshot on landing , stalled and dived into the ground on return from a patrol. He is buried in Longuenesse (St Omer) Souvenir Cemetery. |
25-Apr |
2 Lt |
McINTYRE, DAVID PERCIVAL |
He was killed whilst flying Camel, B9230 of No 10 Training Sqn, which flew into telegraph wires during a tail chase and is buried in Barnhill Cemetery. |
25-Apr |
2 Lt |
MILLER, JOHN JEWETT |
He was killed whilst flying Avro 504, C599 of No 95 Sqn, which spun into the ground after stalling in a turn and is buried in Shotwick (St Michael) Churchyard. |
25-Apr |
Lt |
REPTON, CHARLES TYRWHITT |
He was killed in action whilst serving with No 142 Sqn, in Palestine and is buried in Jerusalem War Cemetery, Israel. |
25-Apr |
Capt |
ROSEVEAR, STANLEY WALLACE DSC and Bar |
He was killed whilst flying Camel, B6231 of No 201 Sqn, which crashed during a test flight and is buried in St Hilaire Cemetery Extension, Frevent. |
25-Apr |
1AM |
STRATHEARN, JOHN GARDNER (221784) |
He was serving as a Wireless Operator when he was killed in action whilst flying in Curtis H-12, 8677 of RAF Felixstowe, which was shot down by seven enemy aircraft and is commemorated on the Hollybrook Memorial, Southampton. |
25-Apr |
Lt |
WHELAN, CYRIL |
He was killed whilst flying Avro 504, D4394 of No 42 Training Sqn which collided with Pup, D4079 of the same unit and is buried in Kensal Green (St Mary's) Roman Catholic Cemetery. |
25-Apr |
Lt |
WHITCUT, HENRY MORLEY |
He was killed whilst flying DH4, B5489 of No 106 Sqn, which crashed during aerobatics due to being overloaded and is buried in Borre British Cemetery. Two Army officers being carried as passengers were also killed. |
25-Apr |
2 Lt |
WHITWELL, PATRICK HENRY |
He was killed whilst flying in RE8, B5102 of No 4 Sqn, which was lost in combat and is buried in Borre British Cemetery. |
25-Apr |
2 Lt |
WILLIAMS, ALFRED EDMUND |
He was killed whilst flying FK8, C8552 of No 35 Sqn and is buried in Villers-Bretonneux Military Cemetery. |
26-Apr |
2AM |
ANTHONY, HUBERT FRANK (101922) |
He was a wireless operator with No 35 Sqn but died from wounds sustained whilst attached to 196th Battery, Royal Field Artillery and is buried in St. Pierre Cemetery, Amiens. |
26-Apr |
2 Lt |
ASHWORTH, ROGER WILLIAM |
He was killed in a flying accident whilst flying FK8, C8549 of No 15 Training Sqn, which crashed in a flat spin, he is buried in Highgate Cemetery. |
26-Apr |
Pvt 3 |
ATKINSON, FREDERICK GEORGE (142954) |
He was under training at the Recruits Depot when he died from pneumonia and is buried in Ashington (Holy Sepulchre) Churchyard. |
26-Apr |
Lt |
BENNETT, OWEN HEWETT DAMPIER |
He was killed whilst flying BE2e, B3716 of the School of Air Fighting and Bomb Dropping, which collided with Pup, B8021 of the same unit and is buried in Abberley (St Mary) Churchyard. |
26-Apr |
2AM |
BURMAN, JACK WILLIAM (71803) |
He was serving in Canada when he died in the Base Hospital, Toronton from pneumonia and is buried in Toronto (St John's Norway) Cemetery. |
26-Apr |
2 Lt |
EDWARDS, FRANK GRAHAM |
He was killed whilst flying DH4, B5486 of No 109 Sqn, which crashed and burst into flames when the tail broke off during recovery from a dive and is buried in Macclesfield Cemetery. |
26-Apr |
Lt |
MORGAN, LEWIS LAUGHARNE MC |
He was killed whilst flying SE5A, C5342 of No 50 Sqn, which dived vertically into the ground with engine at full power after stalling in a steep turn at 150 ft and is buried in Canterbury Cemetery, Kent. |
26-Apr |
1AM |
PARKER, JAMES (8861) |
He was a member of No 35 Sqn and was killed in action whilst attached to 169 Siege Battery, RGA, he is buried in Boves West Communal Cemetery Extension. |
26-Apr |
Cdt |
SMITH, JOHN CHARLES SAMUEL (110051) |
He was undergoing training at No 2 School of Aeronautics when he died in 3rd Southern General Hospital from appendicitis and is buried in West Ham Cemetery. |
26-Apr |
2 Lt |
VAN STADEN, LAURENS JACOBUS |
He was killed flying FE2b, B407 of No 33 Sqn, which was flown into the ground and is buried in Gainsborough General Cemetery. |
26-Apr |
3AM |
WATSON, HENRY (138241) |
He was serving as a Batman when he was killed after being struck by DH9, D5555 of No 48 Training Sqn, No 27 Wing whilst he was walking along a path on the aerodrome and is buried in Nottingham (New Basford) Cemetery. |
26-Apr |
Ch Mr Mh |
WELSH, WILLIAM (1688) |
He was serving as a Fitter with No 7 Sqn when he died from a Fracture of the Pelvis, Rupture of the Urethra and intestine and suppurative peritonitis, he is buried in Boulogne Eastern Cemetery. |
27-Apr |
2 Lt |
BARKER, WILLIAM JOHN |
He was killed whilst flying a RE8 of No 57 Training Sqn, which crashed following a stall near the ground and is buried in Ismailia War Memorial Cemetery. |
27-Apr |
1AM |
CANHAM, JOSEPH ROY (5366) |
He was serving as a Carpenter with No 72 Sqn in Iraq when he drowned in the River Diyala and is commemorated on the Basra Memorial. |
27-Apr |
3AM |
DAVIDSON, ROBERT THOMAS (124026) |
He died whilst serving as a Labourer at the RAF Depot, Blandford and died in the Military Hospital, Bovington Camp from tubercle of the lung, he is buried in Manchester (Philips Park) Cemetery. |
27-Apr |
Sgt Mech (ex Flt Sgt - RFC) |
EVANS, GILBERT LAWRENCE (712) |
A Fitter (General), he was killed at Duxford whilst flying in DH9, D2810 of No 129 Sqn, which collapsed in the air and is buried in Bristol (Arnos Vale) Cemetery. |
27-Apr |
Lt |
HUDSON, FREDERIC DEREK |
He died from wounds sustained on 6 April 1918 whilst flying Camel, B2431 of No 43 Sqn and is buried in Niederzwehren Cemetery. |
27-Apr |
Lt |
KEARNEY, NORMAN CHARLES |
He was killed whilst flying RE8, C2424 of No 106 Training Sqn at Andover, which dived into the ground from a steep bank following an engine failure and is buried or was cremated at Wandsworth (Putney Vale) Cemetery and Crematorium. |
27-Apr |
Lt |
LOWRIE, VICTOR WILLIAM VALETTE |
An instructor, he was severely injured whilst flying Sopwith Pup, B1742 of No 4 Training Depot Station, which spun into the ground after hitting an air pocket. He was taken to the Chester War Hospital and later died of shock, being buried in Radyr (St John the Baptist) Old Churchyard. |
27-Apr |
Lt |
WHALLEY, WALTER GILBERT |
He was killed whilst flying DH9, D2810 of No 129 Sqn, which collapsed in the air and is buried in Bristol (Arnos Vale) Cemetery. |
28-Apr |
Maj |
KINNEAR, JOHN LAWSON DSO, MC |
He was the commanding officer of No 1 Training Sqn and was killed in a flying accident whilst flying Camel, B9234, which crashed after stalling in a turn and is buried in East Boldre (St Paul) Churchyard. |
28-Apr |
Pvt 2 |
LYLE, ROBERT ALEXANDER (161384) |
He was a trainee Rigger (Aero) and died, cause unknown, whilst at the Recruits Depot, he is buried in Glasgow Western Necropolis. |
28-Apr |
Sgt |
PERKINS, CHARLES (2719) |
He died in the Red Cross Hospital, Cirencester from injuries sustained on 23 April 1918 whilst flying Avro 504J, B4228 of 'D' Sqn, Central Flying School, which collided with another aircraft at about 750 ft and is buried in Skewen (St John) Churchyard. |
28-Apr |
Lt |
ROBINSON, CYRIL CHARLES EDWARD |
He was killed whilst flying RE8, B6520 of No 59 Sqn and is buried in Doullens Communal Cemetery Extension No.2. |
28-Apr |
Pte 2 |
SHUBROOK, GEORGE KENNETH (241592) |
He was serving as a Labourer with No 8 Aircraft Park when he died from pneumonia and is buried in Dunkirk Town Cemetery. |
28-Apr |
2 Lt |
SMITH, ERNEST |
He was killed in action whilst flying Camel, C1617 of No 46 Sqn during an offensive patrol and is buried in Roclincourt Military Cemetery. |
28-Apr |
Sgt |
SMITH, FREDERICK FIELDHOUSE (8811) |
He was captured on 25 Apr 1917 whilst flying in RE8, A3213 of No 59 Sqn but died from heart failure in a hospital at Bergkaserne and is buried in Cologne Southern Cemetery. |
28-Apr |
2 Lt |
THORNTON, PERCY |
He was killed whilst flying in RE8, B6520 of No 59 Sqn and is buried in Doullens Communal Cemetery Extension No.2. |
28-Apr |
2 Lt |
WESTCOTT, WILLIAM ERNEST |
He was serving with No 8 Training Sqn when he died from otitis media septic meningitis and is buried in Beckenham Crematorium and Cemetery. |
29-Apr |
2 Lt |
BOARDMAN, ALEX GILMOUR |
He was killed in a flying accident on Salisbury Plain, whilst flying in BE2e, C7009 of No 1 (Observers) School of Aerial Gunnery when the wings collapsed in the air. He is buried in Chingford Mount Cemetery. |
29-Apr |
2 Lt |
FLEMING, ALFRED |
He died from wounds sustained whilst flying as the observer in RE8, C4555 of No 4 Sqn and is buried in Arneke British Cemetery. |
29-Apr |
Lt |
HILL, ROBERT BRINTON |
He was killed in a flying accident on Salisbury Plain, whilst flying in BE2e, C7009 of No 1 (Observers) School of Aerial Gunnery when the wings collapsed in the air. He is buried in Durrington Cemetery. |
29-Apr |
Cdt |
LE BLANC, EDGAR PATRICK (153342) |
He was killed whilst flying Curtis JN-4, C1001 in Canada, which failed to recover from a spin and is buried in Moncton (St Bernard's) Roman Catholic Cemetery. |
29-Apr |
Lt |
MEARS, HENRY FRANK |
He was killed whilst flying 1½ Strutter, A5986 of HMS "Furious", which stalled during a sharp turn in light winds and is buried in Brompton Cemetery. |
29-Apr |
Capt |
MILLAR, GILBERT HENRY |
Although qualified as a pilot, he was acting as an observer aboard H.M.S. "Furious" when he was killed in a flying accident in 1½ Strutter, A5986, which stalled during a sharp turn in light winds. He is buried in Dunfermline Cemetery. |
29-Apr |
Lt |
NELSON, HAROLD LUDLOW |
He was killed in action whilst flying Camel, B3809 of No 210 Sqn, which was shot down by AA fire and is commemorated on the Arras Flying Services Memorial. |
29-Apr |
3AM |
PYBUS, WILLIAM (123554) |
He died in 3rd Southern General Hospital, Oxford from cerebral spinal meningitis whilst serving as a Labourer at No 3 Stores Depot and is buried in Fencote (St Andrew) Churchyard. |
29-Apr |
Pvt |
STRATTON, WILLIAM HAROLD (28600) |
He had been serving as a Motor Cyclist with 22nd Wing in Italy but was returned to the UK after being taken ill in January, dying in Bermondsey Military Hospital from TB and is buried in Wandsworth (Streatham) Cemetery. |
29-Apr |
3AM |
WILKINSON, RICHARD (101244) |
He was serving as a Labourer at the Balloon Training Depot when he died in the Military Hospital, Richmond and is buried in Lancaster Cemetery, Lancashire. |
29-Apr |
2AM |
WOODWARD, CHARLES ERNEST (115311) |
He was killed in an accident whilst serving as a Labourer with No 10 Balloon Company when he fell from a height of about 15 ft on to a concrete floor and is buried in Duisans British Cemetery, Etrun. |
30-Apr |
2AM |
BAILEY, WILLIAM ERNEST (59399) |
He was serving as a Wireless Operator with 7th Brigade when he suffered a gun shot wound and was admitted to No 6 General Hospital on 16 Apr 1918, presumably dying from these injuries. On 25 April he was transferred to the establishment of No 1 (Training) Wireless School and is buried in Daventry (Holy Cross) Churchyard. |
30-Apr |
Lt |
GIRDLESTON, HORACE WILFRED |
He was killed in action whilst flying RE8, B734 of No 4 Sqn, which collided with another aircraft and is buried in Longuenesse (St Omer) Souvenir Cemetery. |
30-Apr |
2 Lt |
HOMERSHAM, RONALD |
He was killed in action whilst flying in RE8, B734 of No 4 Sqn, which collided with another aircraft and is buried in Longuenesse (St Omer) Souvenir Cemetery. |
30-Apr |
2 Lt |
JACKSON, CHARLES FREDERICK STEVEN |
He was killed whilst flying Camel, B6204 of No 207 Training Depot Station, which dived into the ground under full power and is buried in Southend-on-Sea (North Road) Cemetery. |
30-Apr |
2AM |
MCLENNAN, ALLAN [ALEXANDER] (50481) |
He died from wounds sustained the previous day in a gas attack whilst serving with 22 Heavy Battery, RGA on attachment from No 35 Sqn and is buried in Haringhe (Bandaghem) Military Cemetery. |
30-Apr |
Lt |
STACK, JAMES CHARLES |
He was killed in action whilst flying in RE8, D4833 of No 4 Sqn, which collided with another aircraft and is buried in Longuenesse (St Omer) Souvenir Cemetery. |
30-Apr |
Lt |
SWEENEY, LEO JOHN |
He was killed in action whilst flying RE8, D4833 of No 4 Sqn, which collided with another aircraft and is buried in Longuenesse (St Omer) Souvenir Cemetery. |
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