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Air of Authority - A History of RAF Organisation
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Date |
Rank |
Name |
Details |
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01-Jul |
Lt |
BALLS, FRANK WILLIAM |
He died from pyrexia whilst serving with No 23 Training Sqn and is buried in Alexandria (Hadra) War Memorial Cemetery. |
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01-Jul |
2AM |
BLUNT, FRANK STEPHEN (237955) |
He died, cause unknown, in the Military Hospital, Blandford whilst serving as a Labourer at the Record Office and is buried in Leamington (Whitnash Road) Cemetery. |
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01-Jul |
Lt |
BORDEN, HAROLD HUNTER |
He was killed in action whilst flying Camel, C8264 of No 65 Sqn, which was last seen over Morlancourt and is buried in Heath Cemetery, Harbonnieres. |
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01-Jul |
Clk 2 |
BRADDY, WALTER FREDERICK (404121) |
He died from Dysentery whilst serving as a Clerk (General) at HQ 16th Wing and is buried in Salonika (Lembet Road) Military Cemetery. |
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01-Jul |
1AM |
BUGDEN, ERNEST FRANK (212191) |
He was killed in action whilst flying as the aerial gunner in a DH4 of No 226 Sqn, which crashed shortly after taking off on an operational mission and is buried in Taranto Town Cemetery Extension. |
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01-Jul |
2 Lt |
CRONE, LEONARD |
He was killed whilst flying RE8, B4069 of No 47 Training Sqn, which is presumed to have folded up in an extreme dive and is buried in Lincoln (Newport) Cemetery. |
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01-Jul |
2AM |
DAVIES, CHARLES (5475) |
He died in 42 CCS from injuries sustained in an accident whilst serving as a Driver (MT) with No 9 Sqn and is buried in Aubigny Communal Cemetery Extension. |
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01-Jul |
Lt |
DOBESON, GEORGE EDWARD |
He died from wounds sustained whilst flying DH4, A8054 of No 25 Sqn during a photographic recce sortie and is buried in Ruddervoorde Communal Cemetery. |
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01-Jul |
Lt |
FITZGERALD, ROY JAMES |
He was killed during an attack by enemy fighters whilst flying in Bristol F2B, C4849 of No 35 Sqn and is buried in Vignacourt British Cemetery. |
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01-Jul |
Pte 2 |
MORROW, EMANUEL (199110) |
He died, cause unknown, whilst training at the RAF Depot, Blandford, Blandford and is buried in Coundon (St James) Churchyard. |
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01-Jul |
Lt |
MURRAY, KENNETH WILLIAM |
He was killed in action whilst flying RE8, C5090 of No 13 Sqn, which failed to return from an artillery observation sortie and is buried in Cabaret-Rouge British Cemetery, Souchez. |
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01-Jul |
Pte 2 |
NICHOLLS/NICHOLAS, H G (190579) |
He was killed/died whilst serving at RAF Eastbourne and is buried in Edinburgh (Seafield) Cemetery. His service records give a date of death as 21 Jul 1918. |
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01-Jul |
Lt |
PASCOE, CHRISTOPHER WILLOUGHBY |
He was killed in action whilst flying in a DH4 of No 226 Sqn, which crashed shortly after taking off on an operational mission and is buried in Taranto Town Cemetery Extension. |
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01-Jul |
2 Lt |
PILLING, JOHN ELLIOTT |
He was killed in action whilst flying DH4, A8054 of No 25 Sqn, which failed to return from a photo recce sortie and is buried in Ruddervoorde Communal Cemetery. |
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01-Jul |
Lt |
SHERWOOD, CHESTER LINE ARTHUR |
He was killed in action whilst flying Dolphin, C4181 of No 23 Sqn, which was last seen in combat near Hangest and is buried in Villers-Bretonneux Military Cemetery. |
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01-Jul |
Pte 2 |
SILVEY, THOMAS (198667) |
He was died in the Military Hospital, Blandford from pneumonia whilst training at the RAF Depot, Blandford, Blandford and is buried in Woodgrange Park Cemetery, Eastham. |
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01-Jul |
Pte 2 |
SOUTHCOTT, H (197507) |
He died in the Military Hospital, Blandford from bronchial -pneumonia whilst serving as a Labourer at the RAF Depot, Blandford and is buried in Winchester (West Hill) Old Cemetery. |
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01-Jul |
Sgt |
STEEL, WILLIAM HALL (144784) |
He died, cause unknown, in Redcar Military Hospital whilst serving as an Instructor at No 2 Fighting School (Marske-by-the-Sea, Yorks) and is buried in Newcastle-upon-Tyne (St John's Westgate and Elswick) Cemetery. |
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01-Jul |
2 Lt |
STORY, LESLIE CAMPBELL |
He was killed in action whilst flying Camel, B6369 of No 209 Sqn, which was last seen going down in flames and is commemorated on the Arras Flying Services Memorial. |
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01-Jul |
Capt |
WATKINS, LOUDON PIERCE MC |
He was killed whilst flying FE2b, A6599 of No 148 Sqn, which crashed in an attempted forced landing and is buried in Ligny-St Flochel British Cemetery, Averdoingt. |
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01-Jul |
Maj |
WILLIS, ERNEST |
He died from spinal meningitis whilst serving with a Kite Balloon Section in Malta and is buried in Pieta Military Cemetery. |
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01-Jul |
2 Lt |
WILSON, HORACE LEVICK |
He was killed in action whilst flying in RE8, C5090 of No 13 Sqn, which failed to return from an artillery observation sortie and is buried in Cabaret-Rouge British Cemetery, Souchez. |
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02-Jul |
2AM |
ALSOP, ROBERT (98554) |
He died, cause unknown, in 1st Eastern General Hospital, Cambridge whilst serving as a Storeman at No 4 Stores Distribution Park and is buried in Preston (New Hall Lane) Cemetery. |
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02-Jul |
Sgt |
BARTER, WILLIAM JAMES HENRY (231124) |
He was killed whilst flying as an observer in Bristol Fighter, B8090 of No 20 Sqn, which was shot down by enemy fighters and is buried in Harlebeke New British Cemetery. |
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02-Jul |
Flt Cdt |
BARTON, HARWOOD WOODWARK (321948) |
He was killed whilst flying Avro 504K, D6306 of No 63 Training Sqn, which dived into the ground from a half roll at 300 ft and is buried in Whitby Cemetery |
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02-Jul |
Maj |
CALLAGHAN, JOSEPH CRUESS |
He was killed in action whilst flying Dolphin, D3671 of No 87 Sqn, which crashed in flames near Albert and is buried in Contay British Cemetery, Contay. |
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02-Jul |
2 Lt |
CLARKSON, THOMAS COOKE |
He was killed whilst flying Camel, E1446 of No 36 Training Sqn when he pulled out of dive too quickly and is buried in Doncaster (Christ Church) Churchyard. |
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02-Jul |
Flt Sgt |
COLLINS, FREDERICK EDWARD SYDNEY (1411) |
He had been serving as a Fitter (General) with No 7 Sqn but had been discharged as medically unfit (phthisis pulmonalis) on 19 Jun 1918, dying on this date, he is buried at Croydon (Mitcham Road) Cemetery. |
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02-Jul |
Cdt |
CROZIER, GEORGE CHESTER (153518) |
He was killed whilst flying a Curtis JN-4 of No 88 Training Sqn, which spun into the ground and is buried in Orangeville (Forest Lawn) Cemetery. |
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02-Jul |
Lt |
DAVIDSON, BRYCE THOMAS |
He was killed whilst flying Bristol Fighter, C850 of No 20 Sqn, which was shot down by enemy fighters near Ypres and is buried in Menin Road South Military Cemetery. |
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02-Jul |
Lt |
DURANT, WILFRID ELLIS |
He was killed in action whilst flying SE5A, B8524 of No 29 Sqn and is buried in Longuenesse (St Omer) Souvenir Cemetery. |
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02-Jul |
Flt Sgt |
FELTON, WILLIAM ROWLAND (19464) |
A Fitter (Aero Engine), he was killed whilst in flying BE2c, 9989 of No 203 Training Depot Station, which stalled and dived into the ground and is buried in Ilford Cemetery. |
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02-Jul |
2AM |
GARDEN, JOHN ALEXANDER (109293) |
He was killed in action whilst serving as a Wireless Operator with No 7 Sqn and is buried in Canada Farm Cemetery. |
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02-Jul |
3AM |
HAMILTON, JOSEPH (263964) |
He died at the Military Hospital, Blandford from /lobar pneumonia whilst training at the RAF Depot, Blandford (Blandford) and is buried in Middleton St George (St George) Churchyard. |
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02-Jul |
Sgt |
HELSBY, JOSEPH (34229) |
He was killed whilst flying as the observer in Bristol Fighter, C850 of No 20 Sqn, which was shot down by enemy fighters near Ypres and is buried in Menin Road South Military Cemetery. |
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02-Jul |
2 Lt |
HULL, EDWARD PERCIVAL JOHN |
He was killed whilst flying SPAD VIII, A8834 of the Pool of Pilots at RAF Manston, which dived into the ground after stalling during a practice flight and is buried in Abney Park Cemetery. |
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02-Jul |
2 Lt |
JONES, PERCY GRIFFITH |
He was killed in action whilst flying Bristol F2B, B1344 of No 20 Sqn and is buried in Longuenesse (St Omer) Souvenir Cemetery. His pilot, Lt T C Traill was unhurt and later rose to the rank of Air Vice Marshal. |
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02-Jul |
3AM |
LAMBERT, GEORGE EDWARD (192554) |
He died, cause unknown, whilst undergoing training at the School of Technical Training and is buried at Chesham Burial Ground. |
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02-Jul |
Lt |
McCREARY, HARRY CHARLES |
He was killed whilst flying Bristol Fighter, B8090 of No 20 Sqn, which was shot down by enemy fighters and is buried in Harlebeke New British Cemetery. |
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02-Jul |
2 Lt |
NICHOLLS-PRATT, EDWARD GEORGE |
He was killed whilst flying FE2b, D90976 of No 13 Training Depot Station, which dived into the ground from a steep glide and burst into flames, he is buried in Hillingdon and Uxbridge Cemetery. |
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02-Jul |
Lt |
PIERCE, ROBERT GRAHAM |
He was killed in action whilst flying SE5A, D8444 of No 29 Sqn, which was lost in combat and is buried in Longuenesse (St Omer) Souvenir Cemetery. |
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02-Jul |
2 Lt |
SUTHERLAND, ALEXANDER MACBETH |
He was killed in action whilst flying Camel, D9404 of No 65 Sqn, which was last seen over Proyart and is buried in Caix British Cemetery. |
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02-Jul |
3AM |
YELLAND, JAMES (92064) |
He died in Ripon Military Hospital from influenza and pneumonia whilst serving as a Batman at the RA Depot (Ripon) and is buried in Ripon Cemetery. |
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03-Jul |
3AM |
BANKS, BENJAMIN SIDNEY WILLIAM (249329) |
An armourer, he was killed whilst flying in a DH4 of No 66 Wing which was lost in a flying accident, he is buried in Otranto Town Cemetery. |
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03-Jul |
3AM |
BLADEN, WILLIAM (140813) |
He died, cause unknown, whilst serving as a Seaplane Wader at Felixstowe and is buried in Penn Fields (St. Philip) Churchyard. |
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03-Jul |
Cpl |
BROOKING, REGINALD PERCY (23667) |
He died in Boulogne from bronchial -pneumonia whilst serving as a Storeman at No 1 Aeroplane Repair Depot and is buried in Terlincthun British Cemetery, Wimille |
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03-Jul |
3AM |
HAWLEY, HAROLD (160426) |
He died at the Central Military Hospital, Aylesbury from bronchial -pneumonia whilst training at the School of Technical Training, Halton and is buried in Salford (Agcroft) Cemetery. |
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03-Jul |
2 Lt |
HUNTER, WILLIAM ALEXANDER |
He drowned after landing Camel, D6680 of No 2 Training Depot Station in the sea following an aerial firing practice and is buried in Pettinain Parish Churchyard. |
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03-Jul |
2 Lt |
JONES, DAVID BRACEGIRDLE DCM |
He died from wounds sustained on 28 Jun 1918 whilst flying SE5A, C6453 of No 84 Sqn and is buried in Crouy British Cemetery, Crouy-sur-Somme. |
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03-Jul |
Lt |
McKAY, JOHN THOMAS |
He was killed in action whilst flying Dolphin, C3903 of No 23 Sqn, which was last seen over Villers-Brettoneux following a combat and is commemorated on the Arras Flying Services Memorial. |
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03-Jul |
2 Lt |
MORTON, RUBY HAROLD MM |
He was killed whilst flying RE8, C2643 of No 66 Training Sqn, which spun into the ground following an engine failure and is buried in New Southgate Cemetery. |
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03-Jul |
Lt |
OAKLEY, MAURICE FORD |
He was killed whilst flying a DH4 of No 66 Wing, which was lost in a flying accident, he is buried in Otranto Town Cemetery. |
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03-Jul |
1AM |
OSBORN, HENRY GEORGE (208920) |
He died, cause unknown, whilst serving as a Fitter (MT) at No 19 MT Repair Depot, Wormwood Scrubbs and is buried in Brookwood Military Cemetery. |
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03-Jul |
2 Lt |
PRIOR, HARRY LEONARD |
He was killed whilst flying DH9, D1001 of No 117 Sqn, which spun into the ground and burst into flames, he is buried in Sittingbourne Cemetery. |
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03-Jul |
Cdt |
ROBSON, JOHN (154486) |
He was killed whilst flying a Curtis JN-4 of No 43 Wing (Canada) and is buried in Deseronto Cemetery. |
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03-Jul |
Pte |
SCRIVENER, WILLIAM EDGAR (114588) |
He died, cause unknown, whilst serving as a Labourer at No 2 Aeroplane Repair Depot and is buried in Barking (Rippleside) Cemetery. |
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03-Jul |
PFO |
TWOHEY, WILLIAM FRANCIS |
He died from injuries sustained the previous day whilst flying in BE2c, 9473 of No 205 Training Depot Station, which side-slipped into the ground and burst into flames, he is buried in Cranwell (St Andrew) Churchyard. His service records have so far not been located. |
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04-Jul |
Lt |
ADAM, HENRY WILLIAM |
He was killed whilst flying 1½ Strutter, A5990 from HMS Glorious, which hit the deck and fell into the sea, he is buried in Lytham (St Cuthbert) Churchyard. |
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04-Jul |
Sgt |
ALLEN, BENJAMIN JOHN (218993) |
He died from injuries sustained on 30 Jun 1918 whilst flying FE2b, D9780 of No 1 School of Navigation and Bomb Dropping, which stalled and dived into the ground following an engine failure, he is buried in Kensal Green (All Souls') Cemetery. |
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04-Jul |
2 Lt |
ASHBY, MAURICE GRASSAM |
He was killed in an accident whilst flying in RE8, D4696 of No 12 Sqn and is buried in Aire Communal Cemetery. |
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04-Jul |
2 Lt |
ATKINSON, CHARLES HENRY |
He was whilst flying Camel, D6494 of No 54 Sqn, which was seen to go down in a spin over Estrees, he is commemorated on the Arras Flying Services Memorial. |
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04-Jul |
Cdt |
BURT, HORACE CHRISTOPHER |
He died in the 3rd Southern General Hospital in Oxford from influenza, whilst undergoing training at No 2 School of Aeronautics and is buried in Swanage (Northbrook) Cemetery. |
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04-Jul |
Pte 1 |
CHAPPELL, GEORGE (233696) |
He died, cause unknown, in Norwood Cottage Hospital whilst serving as a Labourer at Crystal Palace and is buried in Sawley (All Saints) Churchyard. |
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04-Jul |
2AM |
COKELEY, ARTHUR CHARLES (240526) |
A Tinsmith, he was killed in action whilst flying in Felixstowe F2A, N4513 of RAF Felixstowe which was attacked by enemy aircraft and is buried in Cardiff (Cathays) Cemetery. |
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04-Jul |
2 Lt |
COLBOURNE, JOHN L |
He was killed whilst flying RE8, B3858 of No 16 Training Sqn, which collapsed after getting into spin and is buried in Heene (St Botolph) Churchyard Extension. |
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04-Jul |
Flt Sgt |
CRAIG, FREDERICK CLAUDE (18434) |
He died, cause unknown, whilst serving as a Clerk (Stores) with No 8 Wing and is buried in Inverness (Tomnahurich) Cemetery. His service records have so far not been located. |
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04-Jul |
2 Lt |
FRANK, HUGH ROBERT |
He was killed in action whilst flying Camel, B3858 of No 209 Sqn, which was last seen in combat near Cerisy and is commemorated on the Arras Flying Services Memorial. |
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04-Jul |
Lt |
HARRIS, SYDNEY ERNEST |
He was killed in action whilst flying RE8, C4580 of No 9 Sqn, which failed to return from a special mission and is buried in Villers-Bretonneux Military Cemetery. |
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04-Jul |
Lt |
HENDERSON, GEORGE ANDREW FALCONER |
He died from injuries sustained on 2 Jul 1918 whilst flying in a BE2e of No 24 Wing, which collided with an Armstrong Whitworth 90 and is buried in Longside New Churchyard. |
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04-Jul |
2 Lt |
JEFFERY, HAROLD GREENSMITH |
He was killed whilst flying FE2b, A5636 of No 58 Sqn, which failed to return from a night recce and is buried in Marzingarbe Communal Cemetery Extension. |
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04-Jul |
Cdt |
KAPLAN, HARRY W. (153703) |
He was killed whilst flying a Curtis JN-4 of No 80 Training Sqn, which collapsed in the air at Camp Borden and is buried in Winnipeg (Shaarey Zedek) Cemetery. |
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04-Jul |
Pte 2 |
KELLERS, ALBERT CHRISTIAN (124065) |
He died in Woolwich Military Hospital from pneumonia whist serving as a Cook at the RAF Depot, Blandford and is buried in Camberwell Old Cemetery. |
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04-Jul |
2 Lt |
KNOWLES, WILLIAM |
He was killed in action whilst flying RE8, B5073 of No 9 Sqn, which failed to return from a special mission and is buried in Villers-Bretonneux Military Cemetery. |
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04-Jul |
2 Lt |
MACASKILL, GEORGE HASKERS |
He died from injuries sustained the previous day whilst flying RE8, B5140 of the Artillery and Infantry Co-operation School, which spun into the ground and burst into flames, he is buried in Winchester (West Hill) Old Cemetery. |
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04-Jul |
Cdt |
MARNIE, DOUGLAS DRYSDALE (176104) |
He died from bronchial pneumonia whilst undergoing training as a Pilot with No 2 Cadet Wing and is buried in Cathcart Cemetery. |
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04-Jul |
2 Lt |
McALLISTER, ALLAN JAMES |
He was killed whilst flying a Bristol F2B of No 20 Sqn, no further details have been found and he is buried in Longuenesse (St Omer) Souvenir Cemetery. |
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04-Jul |
2 Lt |
MESSENGER, LEONARD WILLIAM |
He was killed whilst flying Avro 504A, D1658 of No 3 Training Depot Station, which overturned during a fast downwind landing following an engine failure and is buried in Bournemouth East Cemetery. |
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04-Jul |
1AM |
REUTER, HARRY (18027) |
He was killed in an accident at Hampton Court whilst unloading an aeroplane trailer. At the time he was serving as a Driver with No 1 MT Depot and is buried in Wandsworth (Streatham) Cemetery. |
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04-Jul |
Lt |
RIEKIE, HARRY HEATLY |
He was killed in action whilst flying RE8, B5073 of No 9 Sqn, which failed to return from a special mission and is buried in Villers-Bretonneux Military Cemetery. |
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04-Jul |
2 Lt |
ROBINSON, THOMAS VIVIAN |
He was killed whilst flying in a Bristol F2B of No 20 Sqn, no further details and is buried in Longuenesse (St Omer) Souvenir Cemetery. |
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04-Jul |
2 Lt |
SOUTER, THOMAS HARRISON |
He was killed in action whilst flying a DH9 of No 103 Sqn and is buried in Cabaret-Rouge British Cemetery, Souchez. |
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04-Jul |
Lt |
SUTTON, ARTHUR ELDRED BARKER |
He died from self inflicted gun shot wounds whilst serving in the UK and is buried in Bebington Cemetery. |
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04-Jul |
Lt |
TUCKWELL, HUMPHREY ANSELL HENRY |
He was killed in action whilst flying Camel, D8160 of No 65 Sqn, which was last seen east of Hamel during an offensive patrol and is buried in Heath Cemetery, Harbonnierres. |
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04-Jul |
Lt |
WEIGHT, JAMES |
He was killed in an accident whilst flying RE8, D4696 of No 12 Sqn and is buried in Aire Communal Cemetery. |
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05-Jul |
2 Lt |
BARWICK, RICHARD LAURENCE COTTER |
He was killed whilst flying Dolphin, E4428 of No 93 Sqn, which spun into the ground from a climbing turn at low altitude and is buried in Chichester Cemetery. |
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05-Jul |
2 Lt |
BURREE, STANLEY ARTHUR |
He was killed whilst flying RE8, C2521 of No 16 Training Sqn, which stalled in a turn from 200 ft and is buried in Croydon (Mitcham Road) Cemetery. |
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05-Jul |
Lt |
CLAYE, CHARLES GEOFFREY |
He was the observer to Capt W D Thorn in DH9, C6202 of No 99 Sqn, who was leading a raid against railway targets around Saarbrucken and is buried in He was hit in the thigh by a bullet and killed. He is buried in Charmes Military Cemetery, Essegney. |
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05-Jul |
Lt |
DAVIDSON, JAMES THOMAS GARDINER |
He was killed in a flying accident whilst flying RE8, E105 of No 2 Aircraft Supply Depot and is buried in Etaples Military Cemetery. |
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05-Jul |
2AM |
GOSLING, WILLIAM HENRY (232000) |
He died, cause unknown, whilst serving as a Fitter (Aero Engine) at No 9 (Eastern) Aircraft Repair Depot, Edmonton and is buried in East Sheen Cemetery. |
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05-Jul |
Flt Cdt |
HARRISON, ALEXANDER MASTERMAN (100046) |
He was killed whilst flying as the observer in BE2e, C7125 of No 1 School of Navigation and Bomb Dropping, Stonehenge, which spun into the ground and was cremated at Manchester Crematorium. |
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05-Jul |
Lt |
HILLIS, BRUCE SINCLAIR |
He was killed in action whilst flying Bristol F2B, C771 of No 48 Sqn, which failed to return from a recce sortie and is buried in Hangard Communal Cemetery Extension. |
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05-Jul |
Lt |
HOWSON, CHARLES JAMES |
He killed in an accident when he was struck by the propeller of Avro 504, D7068 of No 95 Sqn and is buried in Liverpool (Anfield) Cemetery. |
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05-Jul |
3AM |
JACKSON, WILLIAM (91097) |
He died from wounds (foot and leg) in 43 CCS sustained whilst serving as a Rigger (Aero) with No 3 Brigade and is buried in St Hilaire Cemetery Extension, Frevent. |
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05-Jul |
Lt |
MOORE, JAMES GEORGE MM |
He was killed whilst flying FE2b, A1964 of No 8 Training Depot Station, which spun into the ground after stalling in a steep turn and is buried in Sunderland (Mere Knolls) Cemetery. |
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05-Jul |
2 Lt |
POLLARD, WILFRED WALTER |
He died in the RAF Hospital from epistaxis whilst serving with No 206 Sqn and is buried in Birmingham (Lodge Hill) Cemetery. |
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05-Jul |
Sgt |
PRATT, STANLEY JAMES (100029) |
He was killed in action whilst flying as the observer in Bristol F2B, C771 of No 48 Sqn, which failed to return from a recce sortie and is commemorated on the Arras Flying Services Memorial. |
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05-Jul |
Flt Cdt |
WEAVER, ERNEST JOSEPH (110317) |
He was killed whilst flying Avro 504, B8627 of No 205 Training Depot Station, which failed to recover from a dive and is buried in Vendome Town Cemetery. |
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06-Jul |
2 Lt |
BLOUNT, JOHN HILLIER |
He died from injuries sustained whilst flying Camel, B9186 of No 72 Training Sqn which crashed on turning back to the aerodrome following an engine failure and is buried in Felixstowe (SS Peter and Paul) Churchyard. |
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06-Jul |
Lt |
CAPES, CYRIL WENTWORTH |
He was killed in action whilst flying Short 184, N2963 of RAF Tresco during an anti-submarine patrol, after signalling that they were experiencing engine problems and is commemorated on the Hollybrook Memorial, Southampton. |
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06-Jul |
2 Lt |
CARR, ARTHUR WILMOT |
He accidentally drowned as he was bathing whilst serving with No 22 Training Sqn and is buried in Alexandria (Hadra) War Memorial Cemetery. |
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06-Jul |
Pte 1 |
COOPER, FRED ALBERT (75488) |
He died from wounds sustained the previous day whilst serving as a Labourer with No 45 Kite Balloon Section and is buried in St. Hilaire Cemetery Extension, Frevent. |
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06-Jul |
2 Lt |
DE VILLIERS, DAVID JOHN JAMES |
He was killed whilst flying 1½ Strutter, A5257 of RAF Turnhouse, which crashed in a flat spin on landing on its return from a photographic sortie and is buried in Edinburgh (Seafield) Cemetery. |
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06-Jul |
Chf Mech |
GARNER, WILLIAM MYLES (205345) |
He was killed whilst flying as the photographer in 1½ Strutter, A5257 of RAF Turnhouse, which crashed in a flat spin on landing on its return from a photographic sortie and is buried in Edinburgh (Seafield) Cemetery. |
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06-Jul |
2 Lt |
GIBSON, DONALD PATZKI |
He was serving as an equipment officer with No 2 (Northern) Aircraft Repair Depot and died from acute intestinal obstruction following an operation for appendicitis, he is buried in Toronto (Mount Pleasant) Cemetery. |
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06-Jul |
2AM |
HARVEY, ALFRED GEORGE (54726) |
He was killed in an accident whilst serving as a Driver with 5th Brigade (No 52 Sqn?) and is buried in Wavans British Cemetery. |
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06-Jul |
2 Lt |
HENDRY, JAMES CLAUD SCOTT AM |
He was killed in action whilst flying Short 184, N2963 of RAF Tresco during an anti-submarine patrol, after signalling that they were experiencing engine problems and is buried in Guilvinec Communal Cemetery. |
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07-Jul |
2AM |
AMBLER, FREDERICK (90130) |
He died in the Military Hospital, Catterick from pneumonia five days after being struck by a propeller whilst serving as Rigger (Aero) with No 127 Sqn and is buried in or was cremated at Islington Cemetery and Crematorium. |
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07-Jul |
2 Lt |
BRAY, CYRIL IVOR |
He was killed in action whilst flying DH9, D1730 of No 206 Sqn, which failed to return from a long reconnaissance and is buried in ANZAC Cemetery, Sailly-sur-la-Lys. |
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07-Jul |
Lt |
COBDEN, FRANK PARGETER |
He was the observer to Lt A Moore in DH9, D2868 of No 104 Sqn, on a raid on Kaiserslautern. He and his pilot were shot down over the target, with Lt Moore being captured but Cobden was killed. He is buried in Niederzwehren Cemetery. |
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07-Jul |
2 Lt |
DOMVILLE, WILLIAM KELLOCK |
He was killed whilst flying Curtiss JN-4, C304 of No 43 Wing and is buried in Hamilton Cemetery. |
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07-Jul |
2 Lt |
EDWARDS, ROBERT STANLEY |
He was killed whilst flying either RE8, A4720 or D4720 of No 47 Training Sqn, which dived into the ground and burst into flames during a solo practice flight and is buried in Cardiff (Cathays) Cemetery. |
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07-Jul |
Mem |
EVANS, NELLIE (12410) |
A member of the WRAF, she died from a sickness whilst serving with No 6 Group and is buried in Lambeth (Tooting) Cemetery. |
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07-Jul |
Lt |
FERGUSON, WILLIAM BRUCE MC |
He was drowned whilst flying Pup, C308 of No 189 (Night) Training Sqn whilst contour flying and crashed in the Thames, he is buried in Hornchurch (St Andrew) Churchyard. |
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07-Jul |
Pte 1 |
FLINT, GEORGE WILLIAM (235220) |
He died, cause unknown, whilst serving as a Labourer with "D" Tent Detachment and is buried in Wavans British Cemetery. |
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07-Jul |
Lt |
GORDON, HENRY ANDREW |
He was killed in action whilst flying SE5A, B137 of No 60 Sqn, which was last seen turning towards Allied lines following a combat near Villiers-Brettoneux and is buried in Heath Cemetery, Harbonnierres. |
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07-Jul |
Lt |
HARINGTON, JOHN ROBERT |
He was killed in action whilst flying DH9, D1730 of No 206 Sqn, which failed to return from a long recce and is buried in ANZAC Cemetery, Sailly-sur-la-Lys. |
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07-Jul |
Lt |
HUNTER, DOUGLAS YOUNG |
He was killed in action whilst flying Camel, C8279 of No 209 Sqn, which was last seen being driven down by enemy aircraft and is commemorated on the Arras Flying Services Memorial. |
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07-Jul |
Pte 2 |
JONES, JOHN OWEN (123121) |
He died in Red Barns Hospital, Redcar from pneumonia whilst serving as a Labourer at No 2 Fighting School (Marske) and is buried in Bettws Garmon Cemetery. |
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07-Jul |
Cdt |
MILLER, ALEXANDER (117467) |
He died from misadventure whilst training as a Pilot at No 5 School of Aeronautics and is buried in Denham (St Mary) Churchyard. |
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07-Jul |
2 Lt |
MORRISON, ERIC SIMPSON |
He was killed whilst flying DH9, B9338 of No 27 Sqn and is buried in Huby-St Leu British Cemetery. |
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07-Jul |
3AM |
PEACH, PERCY CECIL (1998716) |
He was died, cause unknown, whilst training at the RAF Depot, Blandford (Blandford) and is buried in Cowes (Northwood) Cemetery. |
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07-Jul |
Cdt |
STRONACH, KEITH WILLIAM |
A member of the AFC, he was killed whilst flying RE8, D1513 of No 7 Training Sqn, crashed in an attempt to clear a hedge during a forced landing and is buried in Lasborough (St Mary) Churchyard. |
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07-Jul |
Lt |
TAYLOR, MERRILL SAMUEL |
He was killed in action whilst flying Camel, D3329 of No 209 Sqn, which was shot down by enemy fighters near Hamel and is commemorated on the Arras Flying Services Memorial. |
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07-Jul |
Lt |
WEBB, PAUL FREDERIC HOBSON |
He was killed whilst flying as the observer in DH9, B9338 of No 27 Sqn, and is buried in Huby-St Leu British Cemetery. |
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07-Jul |
Lt |
WHITFELD, NIGEL BERNARD |
He died from injuries sustained on 5 Jul 1918 whilst flying Camel, C171 of No 62 Sqn, which spun into the ground from a flat turn at 150 ft and is buried in Forest Row Cemetery. |
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07-Jul |
2 Lt |
WILDIG, NORMAN HUGH |
He was the observer to Lt M J Ducray in DH9, D2878 of No 104 Sqn on a raid against Kaiserslautern. After dropping their bombs, enemy fighters split up their formation and they were shot down. However, Wildig was seen to continue firing at the enemy fighters and possibly shot one of them down but when they landed behind enemy lines, Wildig was dead. He is buried in Rechicourt-Le-Chateau (Rixingen) Communal Cemetery. |
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08-Jul |
3AM |
BRACEY, ERNEST JESSE (98419) |
He died in No 42 Casualty Clearing Station from peritonitis following a perforated gastric ulcer, whilst serving as a Labourer with No 10 Balloon Section and is buried in Aubigny Communal Cemetery Extension. |
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08-Jul |
Lt |
CAUDELL, JOHN HARRY |
He died from injuries sustained on 1 Jul 1918 whilst flying DH6, C7683 of No 211 Training Depot Station, which crashed in an uncontrollable spin near the aerodrome and is buried in Huntington (Priory Road) Cemetery. |
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08-Jul |
Pte 2 |
CHARLES, HENRY WILLIAM (261882) |
He died, cause unknown, whilst attached to a School of Aeronautics and is buried in Pensnett (St Mark) Churchyard. |
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08-Jul |
Capt |
CLAYDON, ARTHUR DFC |
He was killed in action whilst flying SE5A, C1089 of No 32 Sqn, which failed to return from a sortie and is buried in Cabaret-Rouge British Cemetery, Souchez. |
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08-Jul |
Lt |
DALY, JOHN ALBERT EDWARD ROBERTSON |
He died from injuries sustained on 3 Jul 1918 whilst flying SE5A, B8261 of No 24 Sqn and is buried in Fienvillers British Cemetery. |
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08-Jul |
Pte 1 |
FALLACE, JOHN ANDREW (232581) |
He died from emphysema whilst serving as a Labourer with the Cattewater Kite Balloon Section on HMS Valiant and is buried in Ince Blundell Roman Catholic Cemetery. |
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08-Jul |
2 Lt |
FREDERICK, LEONARD MARTIN |
He was killed whilst flying Camel, C381 of No 6 Training Sqn, which collided with Pup, B7485 of the same unit near Montrose and is buried in Montrose (Sleepyhillock) Cemetery. |
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08-Jul |
2 Lt |
GRIMSHAW, GEORGE HENRY |
He was killed whilst flying Pup, B7485 of No 6 Training Sqn, which collided with Camel C391 of the same unit near Montrose and is buried in Macclesfield Cemetery. |
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08-Jul |
2 Lt |
HOMEWOOD , CHARLES |
He was killed whilst flying Avro 504J, C5843 of No 207 Training Depot Station, which spun into the ground from 300 ft and is buried in Frittenden (St Mary) Churchyard. |
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08-Jul |
2 Lt |
MEDDINGS, WILFRED WALTER |
He was killed whilst flying Camel, B7295 of No 201 Training Depot Station, which crashed and burst into flames near Ancaster after the undercarriage caught in a hedge during low level aerobatics and is buried in Birmingham (Yardley) Cemetery. |
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08-Jul |
Cdt |
MOSS, H I (178993) |
He died in New End Hospital, Hampstead from pneumonia whilst serving at the Cadet Distribution Depot and is buried in Moston (St Joseph's) Roman Catholic Cemetery. |
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08-Jul |
2 Lt |
ORAM, WILLIAM |
He was killed whilst flying SE5A, C9583 of No 56 Sqn, which crashed during a practice flight and is buried in Etaples Military Cemetery. |
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08-Jul |
2 Lt |
REYNOLDS, EDWARD GUTHERIE |
He was killed in action whilst flying Camel, B2473 of No 73 Sqn, which last seen out of control near Pont-a-Verdin and is buried in Cabaret-Rouge British Cemetery, Souchez. |
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08-Jul |
2 Lt |
STANDRING, WILFRID MONTAGUE |
He was killed whilst flying Camel, D1836 of No 65 Sqn during a practice flight and is buried in Vignacourt British Cemetery. |
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08-Jul |
Sgt |
STEVENS, TRUMAN (12459) |
He died in the VAD Hospital, Huntingdon from pneumonia whilst serving with No 31 Training Sqn and is buried in Nunhead (All Saints) Cemetery. |
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08-Jul |
3AM |
SUTTLE, HERBERT (125594) |
A Fitter (Aero Engine), he was killed whilst flying in DH6, B3093 of No 256 Sqn, which dived into the ground from 100 ft whilst attempting to avoid a chimney stack as it took off after being repaired following a forced landing and is commemorated on the Brookwood (United Kingdom 1914-1918) Memorial. |
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08-Jul |
2AM |
WHITE, JOSEPH (126094) |
He died, cause unknown, whilst serving as a Blacksmith with No 3 Fighting School and is buried in Norwich Cemetery, Norfolk. |
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09-Jul |
Boy |
ANKERS, JOHN (250339) |
He died in the RN Hospital at Chatham from bronchial pneumonia whilst serving at Eastchurch and is buried in Thornton Hough (All Saints) Churchyard. |
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09-Jul |
Lt |
BATTEL, ANDREW JOHN |
He was killed in action whilst flying SE5A, C1950 of No 74 Sqn, which was last seen leaving the aerodrome and is commemorated on the Arras Flying Services Memorial. |
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09-Jul |
Lt |
BIRD, MONTAGU HERBERT |
He died from wounds sustained in combat whilst flying Camel, D1792 of No 65 Sqn and is buried in Vignacourt British Cemetery. |
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09-Jul |
2 Lt |
BOOLE, JOHN OTTO |
He was killed whilst flying SE5A, D6083 of the CFS which collided with SE5A, C1775 of the same unit near Upavon and is buried in Penarth Cemetery. |
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09-Jul |
2 Lt |
BRAY, HORACE EDGAR KINGSMILL |
He was killed whilst flying Pup, B5399 of No 67 Training Sqn, which collided with another aircraft and is buried in Shotwick (St Michael) Churchyard. |
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09-Jul |
AM3 |
CHANCE, GEORGE ARTHUR (102061) |
He was serving as a Rigger (Aero) with No 109 Sqn and died from injuries sustained the previous day when he was accidentally shot by the machine gun on a DH6 as he was filling the petrol tank, he was buried in Worcester (Astwood) Cemetery. |
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09-Jul |
Pte 2 |
COOMBS, WILLIAM CHARLES (263327) |
He died, cause unknown, whilst training at the RAF Depot, Blandford and is buried in Bristol (Greenbank) Cemetery. |
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09-Jul |
2 Lt |
FELHAUER, CARL VARL |
He was killed whilst flying DH9, C1197 of No 44 Training Sqn, which collided with Camel, F6384 during a formation practice flight and is buried in Lincoln (Newport) Cemetery. |
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09-Jul |
Clk 3 |
GRACE, GEORGE CHARLES (196826) |
He died in the Military Hospital, Blandford from pneumonia whilst training at the RAF Depot, Blandford, (Blandford) and is buried in Nunhead (All Saints) Cemetery. |
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09-Jul |
Lt |
HAND, PERCIVAL ALEXANDER |
He was killed in action whilst flying in DH9, D1725 of No 107 Sqn, which was lost in combat and is buried in Longuenesse (St Omer) Souvenir Cemetery. |
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09-Jul |
Lt |
LAMB, HAROLD ALFRED |
He was killed in action whilst flying a DH9 of No 98 Sqn and is buried in Aire Communal Cemetery. |
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09-Jul |
Capt |
MADEN, FREDERICK |
He was killed whilst flying RE8, B8871 of No 13 Training Sqn, which collided with another aircraft of the same unit and is buried in Birmingham (Brandwood End) Cemetery. |
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09-Jul |
Maj |
McCUDDEN, JAMES THOMAS BYFORD VC, DSO and Bar, MC and Bar, MM |
He was killed whilst flying SE5A, C1126 of No 60 Sqn, which crashed as he took off to take over command of the squadron and is buried in Wavans British Cemetery. |
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09-Jul |
Flt Cdt |
NORD, HARRY ALEXANDER (128210) |
He was killed whilst flying DH6, B2782 of No 202 Training Depot Station, which stalled, dived into the ground and burst into flames, he is buried in Cranwell (St Andrew) Churchyard. |
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09-Jul |
2 Lt |
PELLOW, RICHARD CARTER |
He was killed whilst flying SE5A, C1775 of the CFS which collided with SE5A, D6083 of the same unit near Upavon and is buried in Biscovey (St Mary) Churchyard. |
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09-Jul |
2 Lt |
SMITH, JOHN HENRY |
He was killed whilst flying DH9, D470 of No 103 Sqn, which spun into the ground near the aerodrome and is buried in Aire Communal Cemetery. |
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09-Jul |
Sgt |
SMITH, TOM WALTER (100436) |
He was killed in action whilst flying as the observer Bristol F2B, B1113 of No 48 Sqn when a wing folded up during combat near Albert and is buried in Regina Trench Cemetery, Grandcourt. 1st Lt E D Shaw USAS was also killed. |
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09-Jul |
Flt Cdt |
WEMYSS-GORMAN, DUNDAS (100416) |
He died from injuries sustained on 8 Jun 1918 whilst flying Caudron GIII, N3095 of No 205 Training Depot Station, which collapsed on landing short of the airfield in a corn field and is buried in Vendome Town Cemetery. He appears to have been appointed 2 Lt on 19 Mar 1918 but it wasn't gazetted. |
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09-Jul |
2 Lt |
WINKS, JAMES GRANT |
He was killed whilst flying FE2b, A5524 of No 51 Sqn, which hit a tree during a landing practice and burst into flames on impact, he is buried in Glasgow (Lamb Hill) Cemetery. |
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10-Jul |
Sgt |
ALLEN, GEORGE SAMUEL (65566) |
He died in Lincoln County Hospital from pneumonia whilst serving as a Disciplinarian at RAF Cranwell and is buried in Hucknall Cemetery. |
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10-Jul |
Pte |
ALLSTON, FRANK (M4/122199) |
A driver (MT) in the Army Service Corps, he died in 23 Stationary Hospital from typhus whilst attached to No 30 Sqn and is buried in Baghdad (North Gate) War Cemetery. |
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10-Jul |
Lt |
ATKINSON, FRANK |
He died from erysipelas in German captivity as a POW having been captured whilst serving with No 62 Sqn and is buried in Niederzwehren Cemetery. |
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10-Jul |
Sgt |
BATE, CECIL FRANCIS (3697) |
He died in 54 CCS from lobar pneumonia whilst serving as a Clerk (Stores) with No 46 Sqn and is buried in Aire Communal Cemetery. |
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10-Jul |
Cdt |
CAMERON, CHARLES LOGIE (178158) |
He died in New End Hospital, Hampstead from pneumonia whilst serving at the Cadet Distribution Centre and is buried in Brookwood Military Cemetery. |
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10-Jul |
Lt |
DICKINSON, HERBERT MACKINTOSH |
He was killed in action whilst flying a Bristol F2B, C495 of No 22 Sqn, which failed to return from a fighter recce sortie and is buried in Pont-du-Hem Military Cemetery, La Gorgue. |
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10-Jul |
2AM |
GIBSON, RICHARD JOHN (406951) |
He was killed in action whilst serving as a Wireless Operator with No 10 Sqn and is buried in Hagle Dump Cemetery. |
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10-Jul |
1AM |
HARRISON, FRED (44544) |
He died in the Military, Chiseldon from pneumonia whilst serving as coppersmith with the Aeroplane Repair Section, No 28 Wing and is buried in Sheffield (City Road) Cemetery. |
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10-Jul |
3AM |
JAMES, WILLIAM (265161) |
He was training at the School of Photography when he accidentally drown after falling into a canal and is buried in Aldershot Military Cemetery. |
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10-Jul |
Flt Cdt |
MacILROY, THOMAS SHANKS |
He was killed whilst flying in BE2e, C7032 of No 126 Sqn, which side-slipped and dived into the ground after over-banking on a turn and is buried in Glasgow (Craigton) Cemetery. |
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10-Jul |
Lt |
McFAUL, LEONARD LAWRENCE |
He was killed in action whilst flying Camel, D6463 of No 80 Sqn, which failed to return from an offensive patrol and is buried in Camphin-en-Pevele Communal Cemetery. |
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10-Jul |
Lt |
McLELLAN, JARVIS OLDFIELD |
He died from injuries sustained on 8 Jul 1918 whilst flying in DH6, B3093 of No 256 Sqn, which crashed in attempting to avoid a chimney whilst taking off following repair from a forced landing site near Ashington and is buried in St John (Fernhill) Cemetery, Saint John County. |
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10-Jul |
Pte 2 |
POCOCK, JAMES (134833) |
He died in SA General Hospital, Abbeville from lobar pneumonia and cardiac failure whilst serving with No 8 Sqn and is buried in Abbeville Communal Cemetery Extension. |
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10-Jul |
2AM |
PRESCOTT, WILLIAM (119252) |
He died, cause unknown, whilst serving as a Driver with No 1 Mechanical Transport Depot and is buried in Leigh Cemetery. |
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10-Jul |
Boy |
READ, REGINALD ALBERT EDWARD (88949) |
He died in Lincoln County Hospital from pneumonia whilst serving at RAF Cranwell and is buried in Newhaven Cemetery. |
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10-Jul |
2 Lt |
REDMOND, HERBERT FREDERICK |
He died from wounds sustained whilst flying RE8, B4090 of No 53 Sqn the previous day and is buried in Longuenesse (St Omer) Souvenir Cemetery. |
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10-Jul |
Lt |
SCARAMANGA, JAMES JOHN |
He killed in action whilst flying Bristol F2B, C1003 of No 22 Sqn, when he was hit by ground fire during an offensive patrol and is buried in Aire Communal Cemetery. |
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10-Jul |
2 Lt |
TEETZEL, HARRY DUNCAN |
He died from injuries sustained the previous day whilst flying Camel, B5598 of No 60 Training Sqn, which stalled too low to recover and crashed after the engine had been choked, he is buried in Beverley (St Mary) Church Cemetery. |
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10-Jul |
Cpl |
WARREN, REGINALD CLIFFORD (7988) |
He died in 19 Field Ambulance from multiple shell wounds sustained whilst serving as a Wireless Operator with No 34 Sqn and is buried in Hagle Dump Cemetery. |
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11-Jul |
2 Lt |
ANKRETT, HERBERT HENRY |
He was killed in action whilst flying in DH9, C2182 of No 107 Sqn, which failed to return from a daylight bombing sortie, he is buried in Tournai Communal Cemetery Allied Extension. |
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11-Jul |
2 Lt |
AUSTIN, EDWARD VALENTINE |
He was killed in action whilst flying DH9, D1724 of No 98 Sqn, which was shot down by AA fire, he is buried in Sandpits British Cemetery, Fouquereuil. |
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11-Jul |
Lt |
COOK, JAMES DRUE |
He was killed in action whilst flying DH9, C2182 of No 107 Sqn, which failed to return from a bombing raid and is buried in Tournai Communal Cemetery Allied Extension. |
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11-Jul |
Pte 2 |
LYUS, REUBEN (135071) |
He died from an illness whilst serving as a Labourer with No 89 Wing and is buried in City of London and Tower Hamlets Cemetery. |
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11-Jul |
2AM |
NINNIS, RICHARD (121409) |
He died in the Military Hospital, Tidworth from bronchial pneumonia, whilst serving as a Batman with No 6 Training Depot Station and is buried in Burnley Cemetery. |
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11-Jul |
Pte 2 |
PHILLIPS, RICHARD HENRY (169358) |
He was died in Kingston Military Hospital from broncho-pneumonia whilst serving with No 1 MT Depot and is buried in or was cremated at Islington Cemetery and Crematorium. |
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11-Jul |
3AM |
RILEY, FRANK (136955) |
He died, cause unknown, whilst serving as a Labourer with No 1 Balloon Training Wing and is buried in St Helens Cemetery. |
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11-Jul |
Boy |
SKENE, ALLAN (261746) |
He was training at the RAF Depot, Blandford when he died from lobar pneumonia and is buried in Blandford Cemetery. |
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11-Jul |
2AM |
WHEELER, GEORGE GOODWIN (230775) |
He died in Bermondsey Military Hospital from influenza whilst serving as a Draughtsman at the Experimental Workshops in Battersea and is buried in Wantage Cemetery. |
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12-Jul |
2 Lt |
CALVERLEY, OSBERT LEVESON |
He was killed whilst flying DH6, C7258 of No 124 Sqn, which collided with another aircraft and is buried in Cambridge City Cemetery. |
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12-Jul |
Lt |
DELMAR-WILLIAMSON, GEORGE FREDERICK |
He was killed whilst flying as an instructor in RE8, C2236 of No 13 Training Sqn, which dived into the ground and burst into flames, along with Capt D R G Gabell and is buried in Leckhampton (St Peter) Churchyard. |
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12-Jul |
Capt |
GABELL, DOUGLAS RIDLEY CLUNES |
He was killed whilst flying RE8, C2236 of No 13 Training Sqn, which dived into the ground and burst into flames, along with Lt G F Delmar-Williamson and is buried in Swindon (St Lawrence) Churchyard. |
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12-Jul |
3AM |
HOLTON, ALBERT EDWARD (214517) |
He died in Lincoln County Hospital from pneumonia whilst serving as a Rigger (Airship) with the Airship Wing at RAF Cranwell and is buried in Woodgrange Park Cemetery, Eastham. |
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12-Jul |
Pte 1 |
HYDE, ALFRED (209333) |
He died in Plymouth from scarlet fever and pneumonia whilst serving as a Labourer at No 16 Balloon Base and is buried in Wilshamstead (or Wilstead) (All Saints) Churchyard. |
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12-Jul |
1AM |
KNIGHT, FREDRICK JOHN (220594) |
He died, cause unknown, whilst serving as a Driver with No 82 Wing and is buried in Larkfield (Holy Trinity) Churchyard. |
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12-Jul |
2 Lt |
LANIGAN, WILLIAM LEONARD |
He was killed whilst flying DH9, D2787 of No 202 Training Depot Station, which spun into the ground from 500 ft and is buried in Cranwell (St Andrew) Churchyard. |
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12-Jul |
1AM |
MILLS, WILLIAM JOSEPH LORD (75315) |
He died at King George Hospital, Stamford Street from influenza whilst serving as a Turner with No 4 Aircraft Repair Depot and is buried in Birmingham (Yardley) Cemetery. |
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12-Jul |
1AM |
MORGAN, PERCY JAMES (45361) |
A Turner, he was killed whilst flying in DH6, C7258 of No 124 Sqn, which collided with another aircraft and is buried in Penn Fields (St Philip) Churchyard. |
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12-Jul |
3AM |
O'KEEFFE, JOSEPH WILFRED (253852) |
He was killed/died, cause unknown, whilst serving as a Fitter (General) with No 49 TDS and is buried in Pleasington Priory (SS. Mary and John the Baptist) Roman Catholic Churchyard. |
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12-Jul |
Pte 1 |
PORTER, ROBERT (85584) |
He died in 2nd London General Hospital from pneumonia whilst serving as a Labourer with No 7 Stores Depot and is buried in East Ham (St Mary Magdalene) Churchyard. |
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12-Jul |
Flt Cdt |
THOMPSON, STANLEY PERCY (93141) |
He was killed whilst flying Camel, C8287 of No 205 Training Depot Station, which folded up in a dive during a practice attack on a ground target and is buried in Vendome Town Cemetery. |
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12-Jul |
2AM |
TUCKER, JOHN LESLIE (62075) |
He was killed in a motor cycling accident near Rendcombe whilst serving as a motor cyclist with No 21 Wing and is buried in Studley (St Mary) Roman Catholic Churchyard. |
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13-Jul |
Pte 1 |
ATKINSON, WALTER JAMES (238558) |
An aerial gunner, he was returning from a bombing raid in DH9, B9346 of No 211 Sqn, which came down in the sea. He was drowned but his body was washed ashore and is buried in Flushing (Vlissingen) Northern Cemetery. |
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13-Jul |
1AM |
BRINSMEAD, ALFRED ERNEST (237354) |
He was accidentally killed whilst serving as a Carpenter on HMS Inflexible, when he was struck by the propeller of a 1½ Strutter caused by the switch being set incorrectly and is buried in or was cremated at City of London Cemetery and Crematorium, Manor Park. |
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13-Jul |
Cdt |
BUCHANAN, IRWIN FRANK (153685) |
He was killed whilst flying a JN-4 of No 42 Wing and is buried in Detroit (Mount Olivet) Cemetery. |
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13-Jul |
Lt |
CHESTER, RONALD HENRY VENN |
He was killed whilst flying as an instructor in RE8, C2588 of No 1 Training Depot Station, which crashed following a mid-air collison and is buried in Harrow (St Mary) Lower Churchyard. Sgt J S Mosher USAS was also killed. |
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13-Jul |
2 Lt |
CHURCH, FREDERICK JAMES |
He was killed in action whilst flying SE5A, D6908 of No 74 Sqn, which failed to return from an offensive patrol and is buried in Bailleul Communal Cemetery Extension (Nord). |
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13-Jul |
Pte ? |
GIBSON, ROBERT (262485) |
He died in Fargoe Military Hospital from peritonitis whilst serving with No 118 Sqn and is buried in Forfar Cemetery. |
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13-Jul |
Lt |
GILMAN, WALTER |
He was returning from a bombing raid in DH9, B9346 of No 211 Sqn, which came down in the sea and is presumed to have drowned, he is commemorated on the Arras Flying Services Memorial. |
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13-Jul |
Lt |
GRAHAM, GEORGE WILSON |
He was killed in action whilst flying Camel, B6389 of No 204 Sqn which collided with D3386 of the same unit near Zeebrugge and is buried in Flushing (Vlissingen) Northern Cemetery. |
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13-Jul |
2 Lt |
HIGGINS, HAROLD |
He killed whilst flying in BE2c, 8422 of No 91 (Canadian) Training Sqn, which crashed in a flat spin and is buried in Cranwell (St Andrew) Churchyard. |
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13-Jul |
2 Lt |
HILL, ARNOLD WHITTIER |
He was killed whilst flying JN-4, C374 of the School of Special Flying (Canada) and is buried in Cambridge (Mount Auburn) Cemetery. |
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13-Jul |
2 Lt |
KERRUISH, EVAN FRANCIS |
He was killed whilst flying Bristol F2B, B8937 of No 1 Torpedo Training Squadron, which stalled and made a flat sin into the ground on take off from East Fortune and is buried in Catterick Cemetery. |
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13-Jul |
Lt |
MESHAM, JAMES HERBERT |
He was killed in action whilst flying Camel, D3386 of No 204 Sqn which collided with B6389 of the same unit near Zeebrugge and is buried in Flushing (Vlissingen) Northern Cemetery. |
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13-Jul |
Lt |
ROBERTSON, WILLIAM SCOTT |
He was killed in action whilst flying SE5A, C1818 of No 85 Sqn, which was last seen in combat near Armentieres and is buried in Cite Bonjean Military Cemetery, Armentieres. |
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13-Jul |
Flt Cdt |
RYAN, PHILLIP STEPHEN (360342) |
He was killed whilst flying BE2e, C7105 of No 1 School of Navigation and Bomb Dropping, which stalled and dived into the ground, he is buried in Durrington Cemetery. |
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13-Jul |
Cpl |
TURNER, JOSEPH EDWARD (50450) |
He died in Chester War Hospital from lobar pneumonia whilst serving as a Fitter (Aero Engine) with No 67 Training Sqn and is buried in City of London and Tower Hamlets Cemetery. |
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13-Jul |
2 Lt |
WALKER, HENRY HUNT |
He died from pneumonia whilst serving in Canada and is buried in Thunder Bay (Mountain View) Cemetery. |
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13-Jul |
Pte 2 |
WALTON, ISAAC GRAHAM (148129) |
He died in 8 Stationary Hospital from dysentery whilst serving as a Fabric Worker with No 3 Aircraft Depot and is buried in Perreuse Chateau Franco British National Cemetery. |
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13-Jul |
Cdt |
WHITE, GILBERT JAMES (153535) |
He was killed in an accident whilst flying a Curtis JN-4 and is buried in Delhi Cemetery, Norfolk County. |
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13-Jul |
Flt Cdt |
WYCHERLEY, GEORGE |
He died from injuries sustained the previous day whilst flying in DH6, C5482 of No 125 Sqn, which collided with another aircraft at 700 ft and is buried in Middlesbrough (Linthorpe) Cemetery. |
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14-Jul |
AC1 |
BIRKS, GEORGE ALLEN (7432) |
He has been discharged from the RFC on 19 Mar 1916 as being no longer physically fit for war service and probably died as a result of his war service, he is buried in Swindon (Radnor Street) Cemetery. |
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14-Jul |
2 Lt |
COBBIN, ARTHUR JOHN |
He died of wounds sustained on 23 Jun 1918 whilst flying in DH4, A7742 of No 57 Sqn, which failed to return from a bombing raid and is buried in Le Quesnoy Communal Cemetery. |
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14-Jul |
2AM |
ELLIS, JOHN (121275) |
He died from bronchial pneumonia whilst serving as a Fitter (Aero Engine) with No 103 Sqn and is buried in Longuenesse (St Omer) Souvenir Cemetery. |
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14-Jul |
2 Lt |
FOGGIN, GEORGE WILLIAM DUXFIELD |
He was killed in action whilst flying Bristol F2B, C950 of No 48 Sqn and is buried in Vignacourt British Cemetery. |
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14-Jul |
Lt |
FRANKLIN, LESLIE NANSEN |
He was killed in action whilst flying SE5A, D6064 of No 56 Sqn, which was seen to go down in flames near Croiscelles and is buried in Croisilles British Cemetery. |
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14-Jul |
Pte 1 |
LABHART, FREDERICK REGINALD (146100) |
He died, cause unknown, whilst serving as a motor cyclist with No 48 Wing and is buried in Brookwood Military Cemetery. |
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14-Jul |
Lt |
MOXEY, SYDNEY |
He was killed in action whilst flying RE8, C2444 of No 4 Sqn and is buried in Longuenesse (St Omer) Souvenir Cemetery. |
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14-Jul |
Lt |
PARTRIDGE, HENRY TRENEMAN |
He was killed in an accident whilst flying Bristol M1C, A5142 of the School of Aerial Fighting (Egypt) and is buried in Cairo War Memorial Cemetery. |
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14-Jul |
Capt |
SIMMS, ARTHUR LESLIE DSC |
He was killed whilst flying Fairey IIIA, N2851 of the Experimental Construction Department, Isle of Grain, which crashed on an overshoot and is buried in Stourbridge Cemetery. |
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14-Jul |
1AM |
STEWART, JOHN MONTGOMERY (80328) |
He died from pleurisy and nephritis whilst serving as a Rigger (Aero) with No 88 Sqn and is buried in Dunkirk Town Cemetery. |
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14-Jul |
Sgt |
TAYLOR, CHRISTOPHER CHARLES (217096) |
He was killed/died whilst serving at the Airship Station, RAF Cranwell and is buried in or was cremated at Islington Cemetery and Crematorium. |
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14-Jul |
2 Lt |
WESTON, JOHN EVERARD |
He was killed in action whilst flying in RE8, C2444 of No 4 Sqn and is buried in Longuenesse (St Omer) Souvenir Cemetery. |
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14-Jul |
Pte 2 |
WIGGLESWORTH, FREDERICK (127526) |
He died from pneumonia whilst serving as a Batman with No 28 Kite Balloon Section, No 18 Balloon Compny and is buried in Aubigny Communal Cemetery Extension. |
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15-Jul |
2 Lt |
ALLBUTT, HAROLD FREDERICK |
He died from wounds sustained whilst flying Bristol F2B, C1000 of No 88 Sqn and is buried in Dunkirk Town Cemetery. |
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15-Jul |
Lt |
ARMSTRONG, GEORGE POWELL |
He died from injuries sustained on 13 Jul 1918 whilst flying in BE2c, 8422 of No 91 (Canadian) Training Sqn, which crashed in a flat spin and is buried in Cranwell (St Andrew) Churchyard. |
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15-Jul |
2 Lt |
BABBITT, THOMAS EMERSON |
He was killed in action whilst flying Camel, D1778 of No 43 Sqn, which failed to return from a patrol, he is commemorated on the Arras Flying Services Memorial. |
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15-Jul |
2 Lt |
BREAKEY, HENRY LEOPOLD |
He was killed whilst flying DH4, A7827 of No 11 Training Sqn, which dived into the ground from a flat turn and is buried in Salisbury (London Road) Cemetery. |
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15-Jul |
3AM |
CARPENTER, DAVID JOHN (99640) |
He was killed in action whilst serving as a Labourer with No 20 Kite Balloon Section and is buried in La Targette British Cemetery, Neuville-St Vaast. |
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15-Jul |
3AM |
CLARK, SIDNEY WILFRED (161824) |
He died in 1st Eastern General Hospital, Cambridge from pneumonia whilst serving as a Fitter (MT) with No 5 (Eastern) Aeroplane Repair Depot and is buried in Biscot (Holt Trinity) Churchyard. |
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15-Jul |
2 Lt |
DAWSON, WILLIAM |
He was killed in action whilst flying Camel, D9627 of No 213 Sqn, which came down in the sea off Nieuport during a patroland is commemorated on the Arras Flying Services Memorial. |
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15-Jul |
1AM |
DUNBAR, JOHN (27376) |
He was accidentally killed whilst serving as a Fitter (General) with No 78 Sqn when he was struck by the propeller of Camel, B9249 and is buried in Duthil Parish Churchyard. |
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15-Jul |
2 Lt |
EALAND, ARTHUR NOEL |
He was a technical officer and died from wounds sustained whilst flying in Bristol F2B, C1000 No 88 Sqn, during a wireless telephony practice flight and is buried in Dunkirk Town Cemetery. |
|
15-Jul |
Cdt |
HITCHMOUGH, JOHN ERIC (178315) |
He died in Queens Hospital, Birmingham from cerebral spinal meningitis whilst serving with No 1 School of Aeronautics (Reading) and is buried in Handsworth (St Mary) Churchyard. |
|
15-Jul |
2 Lt |
HUMPHREYS, CECIL JAMES GASTON |
He was killed whilst flying Curtis JN-4, C776 of No 42 Wing and is buried in Deseronto Cemetery. |
|
15-Jul |
Boy |
KELLY, DONALD (157034) |
He died in the RN Hospital, Chatham from double pneumonia whilst serving with No 58 Wing (Eastchurch) and is buried in Exeter Higher Cemetery. |
|
15-Jul |
Lt |
LEWIS, MEREDITH BERNARD |
He was killed in action whilst flying Camel, D1945 of No 54 Sqn, which last seen over Paroy (sic) and is buried in La Ville-aux-Bois British Cemetery. |
|
15-Jul |
1AM |
McKIVETT, WILLIAM JOHN (236956) |
He died from injuries sustained whilst serving as a Fitter (Aero Engine) at RAF Cattewater when he fell from cliffs he was attempting to climb and is buried in Great Warley (Christ Church) Cemetery. |
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15-Jul |
3AM |
MOORE, ERNEST (252128) |
He died in the VAD Hospital, Ashington from pneumonia whilst serving as a Turner with No 49 Training Depot Station and is buried in Sheffield (Burngreave) Cemetery. |
|
15-Jul |
Cpl |
PERRY, CECIL (7679) |
He died in 55 General Hospital, Boulogne from pneumonia after being gassed whilst serving as a Wireless Operator with No 42 Sqn and is buried in Terlincthun British Cemetery, Wimille. |
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15-Jul |
Lt |
RAYNER, ALBERT STANLEY |
He died from injuries sustained whilst flying in DH9, D2955 of No 2 Aeroplane Supply Depot, which collided with another aircraft during a ferry flight and is buried in Huby-St Leu British Cemetery. |
|
15-Jul |
2AM |
SHARP, WILLIAM GORDON (407603) |
He died from heat stroke whilst serving as a Fitter (General) with the Aircraft Park (India) and is commemorated on the Karachi 1914-1918 War Memorial. |
|
15-Jul |
Sgt |
SMITH, HERBERT OLIVER (328) MM |
He died in captivity, cause unknown, having been reported missing in January 1918 whilst serving with No 20 Sqn and is buried in Hamburg Cemetery. |
|
15-Jul |
Pte 1 |
TRAPPLER, ALBERT EDWARD (66093) |
He died in 3 Canadian General Hospital from septicaemia (scalp) whilst serving as a Labourer with No 11 Kite Balloon Section and is buried in Terlincthun British Cemetery, Wimille. |
|
15-Jul |
2AM |
TROTTER, DONALD (405773) |
He died from cerebral malaria whilst serving as a Tinsmith with the Aircraft Park (India) and is commemorated on the Karachi 1914-1918 War Memorial. |
|
15-Jul |
Sgt |
WILLIAMS, PERCIVAL HENRY (4268) |
He was killed in action whilst flying Camel, D9401 of No 54 Sqn, which was last seen over Courthiézy and is buried in La Ville-aux-Bois British Cemetery. |
|
16-Jul |
2 Lt |
AITKEN, JAMES |
He was killed in action whilst flying DH9, B9335 of No 49 Sqn, which failed to return from an operation and is buried in Dormans French National Cemetery. |
|
16-Jul |
2 Lt |
ANKERS, JOHN |
He was killed in action whilst flying DH9, B7673 of No 218 Sqn, which was last seen between Blankenburg and Zeebrugge, he is commemorated on the Arras Flying Services Memorial. |
|
16-Jul |
Lt |
ASHFIELD, LIONEL ARTHUR DFC |
He was killed in action whilst flying DH4, A7868 of No 22 Sqn, which failed to return from a photo recce sortie and is buried in Ramscappelle Road Military Cemetery. |
|
16-Jul |
2 Lt |
AUSTER, NORMAN CONWAY LITTLEWOOD |
He was killed in action whilst flying DH9, D469 of No 27 Sqn, which failed to return from a bombing raid, he is buried in Dormans French National Cemetery. |
|
16-Jul |
1AM |
BARNES, ALBERT (114766) |
He was killed in action whilst serving as a Labourer with No 14 Kite Balloon Section and is buried in Berles New Military Cemetery. |
|
16-Jul |
Pte 2 |
BIGLEY, JOSEPH (133296) |
He died from injuries sustained whilst serving as a Batman at Lilbourne and is buried in Liverpool (Yew Tree) Roman Catholic Cemetery. |
|
16-Jul |
1AM |
BELFORD, HOWARD EUGENE (150460) |
He died from burns sustained whilst flying Curtis JN-4, C256 of No 43 Wing, which crashed and burst into flames and is buried in Toronto (Prospect) Cemetery. |
|
16-Jul |
Lt |
BULLOCK, GEOFFREY ERNEST |
He was killed whilst flying FE2b, A6569 of No 148 Sqn, which failed to return from a night bombing raid and is buried in Pernes British Cemetery. |
|
16-Jul |
Sgt |
COOK, FRANK (202387) |
He died in Deans Hospital, South Shields from double pneumonia and inflammation of the bowels whilst serving as a Rigger (Aero) at the Repair Base (South Shields) and is buried in South Shields (Harton) Cemetery. |
|
16-Jul |
2 Lt |
COWAN, ALBERT ARTHUR |
He was killed in a flying accident whilst flying a BE2e of No 197 Training Sqn and is buried in Cairo War Memorial Cemetery. |
|
16-Jul |
2 Lt |
CURRIE, WALTER HOWARD |
He was the observer to Lt E Blythe in DH4, D8392 of No 55 Sqn on a raid against Thionville. They were attacked by enemy fighters and Currie was wounded. Blythe left the formation to head for Allied lines but Currie died of his wounds. He is buried in Charmes Military Cemetery, Essegney. |
|
16-Jul |
Capt |
DELL CLARKE, GEORGE COURTENAY |
He was killed in action whilst flying SE5A, D5992 of No 60 Sqn, which failed to return from a patrol and is buried in Wavans British Cemetery. |
|
16-Jul |
2 Lt |
DUNCAN, ROBERT RONALD |
He was killed whilst flying Avro 504, D5854 of No 41 Training Depot Station, which collided with another Avro of the same unit near St Albans and is buried in Knockando Parish Churchyard. |
|
16-Jul |
Lt |
ENGLISH, MAURICE GRAHAM |
He was killed in action whilst flying DH4, A7868 of No 22 Sqn, which failed to return from a photo recce sortie and is buried in Ramscappelle Road Military Cemetery. |
|
16-Jul |
Flt Cdt |
GRAHAM, VERNON WILLIAM (360277/304489) |
He was killed whilst flying an Avro 504 of No 41 Training Depot Station, which collided with Avro 504, D5854 of the same unit near St Albans and is buried in St Albans Cemetery. |
|
16-Jul |
Lt |
GREENWELL, JOHN EDWARD |
He was killed whilst Short 184, N2804 of No 408 Flt, which collided with a house near the seashore and is buried in Stanley New Cemetery. |
|
16-Jul |
Lt |
HEWENS, FREDERICK ARMSTRONG |
He was killed whilst flying Bristol in F2B, B1259 of No 45 Training Depot Station and is buried in Hayes (St Mary) Churchyard, Hayes and Harlington. |
|
16-Jul |
3AM |
KNIGHT, GEORGE THOMAS (68432) |
He died from injuries sustained in a shooting accident whilst serving as a Batman with No 1 Air Acceptance Park and is buried in Southampton (Hollybrook) Cemetery. |
|
16-Jul |
Lt |
MACKIE, JAMES MATTHEW DCM |
He was killed in action whilst flying in DH4, D8380 of No 25 Sqn, which failed to return from a photo-recce sortie and is commemorated on the Arras Flying Services Memorial. |
|
16-Jul |
2 Lt |
MALLETT, RAY |
He was killed whilst flying Camel, B7456 of No 3 Training Depot Station, which dived into the ground after the port wing collapsed in the air and is buried in Stockbridge Cemetery. |
|
16-Jul |
Pte 1 |
MARSTON, JOSEPH HENRY (95164) |
He died, cause unknown, whilst serving as a Cook at the School of Technical Training and is buried in Tring Cemetery. |
|
16-Jul |
Lt |
McGREGOR, DONALD MALLOCK |
He was killed whilst flying in Bristol F2B, B1259 of No 45 Training Depot Station, which dived into the ground after stalling in a turn following an engine failure and is buried in Edinburgh (Grange) Cemetery. |
|
16-Jul |
Sgt |
MELBOURNE, SIDNEY WILLIAM (54494) |
He was killed in action whilst flying as the observer in DH9, B9335 of No 49 Sqn, which failed to return from an operation and is buried in Dormans French National Cemetery. |
|
16-Jul |
2AM |
METHAM, CLIVE (239166) |
A Tinsmith, he was killed whilst flying in Felixstowe F2A, N4538 of RAF Felixstowe, which crashed in a heavy landing and is buried in Hull Western Cemetery. |
|
16-Jul |
Capt |
MORTON, EDWARD BASIL GOWAN |
He was killed in action whilst flying DH9, D1717 of No 98 Sqn, which last seen spinning into a wood near Soilly and is commemorated on the Arras Flying Services Memorial. |
|
16-Jul |
Lt |
PAUSCH, ARTHUR WALTER |
He died from injuries sustained whilst flying Camel, C1700 of No 2 Aircraft Supply Depot during a ferry flight and is buried in Huby-St Leu British Cemetery. |
|
16-Jul |
Lt |
PEACOCK, JOHN THOMAS |
He was killed in action by a gun shot wound in the head whilst flying in DH9, D457 of No 49 Sqn and is buried in Melun North Cemetery. |
|
16-Jul |
Lt |
PHIPSON, HORACE GILBERT STANLEY |
He was killed in action whilst flying DH9, D469 of No 27 Sqn, which failed to return from a low level bombing sortie and is buried in Dormans French National Cemetery. |
|
16-Jul |
2 Lt |
ROGERS, ARTHUR FORBES |
He was killed whilst flying Bristol F2B, C9854 of No 1 (Observers) School of Air Gunnery, which dived into the ground from a steep turn, bursting into flames on impact and is buried in Shorncliffe Military Cemetery. |
|
16-Jul |
Lt |
SHAW, FRANK AUBREY MC |
He was killed in action whilst flyingin DH9, D1717 of No 98 Sqn, which last seen spinning into a wood near Soilly and is commemorated on the Arras Flying Services Memorial. |
|
16-Jul |
Flt Cdt |
SMITH, WALTON KIMBALL (110990) |
He was killed whilst flying Bristol F2B, C9854 of No 1 (Observers) School of Air Gunnery, which dived into the ground from a steep turn, bursting into flames on impact and is buried Milwaukee (Forest Home) Cemetery. |
|
16-Jul |
2AM |
SNELL, THOMAS AUSTIN (234880) |
A Wireless Operator, he was killed whilst flying in Felixstowe F2A, N4538 of RAF Felixstowe, which crashed in a heavy landing and is buried in St Budeaux Churchyard Extension, Plymouth. |
|
16-Jul |
Lt |
SPENCE, JAMES HAMILTON |
He was killed whilst flying Camel, D6511 of No 54 Sqn, which was seen to go down in flames near Courtigy and is commemorated on the Arras Flying Services Memorial. |
|
16-Jul |
2 Lt |
TAIT, WILFRED BURT |
He was killed whilst flying Curtis JN-4, C256 of No 43 Wing (Leaside, Ont.), which crashed and burst into flames and is buried in Toronto (Mount Pleasant) Cemetery. |
|
16-Jul |
Maj |
VAUCOUR, AWDRY MORRIS MC and Bar, DFC |
The Commanding Officer of No 45 Sqn, he was killed in action when he was shot down in error by an Italian Hanriot HD1 whilst he was flying Camel, D8102 and is buried in Montecchio Precalcino Communal Cemetery Extension. |
|
16-Jul |
2 Lt |
WAITE, LAWRENCE PHELPS |
He was killed whilst flying Sopwith Pup, D4159 of No 4 Training Depot Station, which spun into the ground and is buried in Eastham (St Mary) Churchyard. |
|
16-Jul |
Capt |
WATERLOW, ERIC MC, DFC |
He was killed in action whilst flying DH4, D8380 of No 25 Sqn, which failed to return from a photo-recce sortie and is commemorated on the Arras Flying Services Memorial. |
|
16-Jul |
Lt |
WHITELOCK, CHARLES RAILTON |
He was the pilot of DH4, D8373 of No 55 Sqn tasked with a raid against railway targets at Tionville and is buried in However, he failed to clear a parked DH9 and ripped off his undercarriage and one of his 112 lb bombs, which exploded under his aircraft, killing him and severely wounding his observer. He is buried in Charmes Military Cemetery, Essegney. |
|
16-Jul |
Cdt |
WOOD, HARVEY CECIL |
He died from pneumonia whilst serving at No 2 Officer's Technical Training Wing and is buried in Hastings Cemetery, Sussex. |
|
17-Jul |
2 Lt |
BERRY, CHARLES FRANK |
He was killed in action whilst flying FK8, D5088 of No 10 Sqn, which failed to return from a night reconnaissance and is buried in Esquelbecq Military Cemetery. |
|
17-Jul |
Pte II |
BERRY, ROBERT PEARSON (265345) |
He died, cause unknown, whilst serving at the RAF Depot, Blandford (Blandford) and is buried in Tayport Cemetery. |
|
17-Jul |
Sgt |
BISHOP, JOHN DUDLEY (100069) |
He was killed whilst flying Pup, 9901 of the Pool of Pilots, which collided with B5992 of the same unit near Manston and is buried in Minster (Thanet) Cemetery. |
|
17-Jul |
Flt Cdt |
BUCKLEY, HAROLD (85960) |
He was killed whilst flying RE8, D4724 of No 53 Training Sqn, which spun into the ground and is buried in Warley Congregational Cemetery. |
|
17-Jul |
3AM |
CADDICK, JOSEPH WARWICK (44559) |
He accidentally drowned whilst serving as a Coppersmith with No 72 Sqn and is buried in Baghdad (North Gate) War Cemetery. |
|
17-Jul |
Lt |
CARVER, ROBIN CRESWELL |
He was killed whilst flying Avro 504, D4436 of the RAF Medical Flight, which collided with another aircraft in the air and is buried in Bandon Hill Cemetery. |
|
17-Jul |
2 Lt |
DOWSETT, HENRY GEORGE |
He was killed whilst flying Camel, F2198 of No 3 Training Depot Station, which caught fire in the air and is buried in Hanwell Cemetery. |
|
17-Jul |
2 Lt |
FORBES, NEVILLE JOHN |
He was killed in action whilst flying FK8, D5088 of No 10 Sqn, which failed to return from a night recce and is buried in Esquelbecq Military Cemetery. |
|
17-Jul |
2 Lt |
GLENDINNING, STANLEY HILL |
He was killed whilst flying a Curtis JN-4 of the School of Aerial Gunnery (Canada) and is buried in Sunderland Cemetery, Ontario County. |
|
17-Jul |
Flt Cdt |
GODWIN, ARTHUR WILLIAM WILTSHIRE |
He was killed whilst flying Camel, B5731 of No 56 Training Depot Station, which collapsed in the air and is buried in Melksham Church Cemetery. |
|
17-Jul |
Lt |
HALL, HENRY GLAZE |
He was killed in action whilst flying in FK8, B3357 of No 17 Sqn, which was lost in battle and is commemorated on the Doiran Memorial. |
|
17-Jul |
Sgt |
MULLEN, CHARLES (111904) |
Serving as a Rigger (Aero) at No 2 Aircraft Acceptance Park, he was killed whilst flying in Avro 504, D4436 of the RAF Medical Flight, which collided with another aircraft in the air and is buried in Langfield Roman Catholic Churchyard. |
|
17-Jul |
Lt |
PARSONS, EDWARD MOULTON |
He was killed whilst flying Camel, F1411 of No 50 Training Depot Station, which spun into the ground and is buried in Bristol (Canford) Cemetery. |
|
17-Jul |
Capt |
PENROSE-WELSTED, SAMUEL RICHARD |
He was killed in action whilst leading his flight in FK8, B3357 of No 17 Sqn, which was lost in battle and is commemorated on the Doiran Memorial. |
|
17-Jul |
Sgt |
SAYERS, EDWARD HARPER (12315) |
He was killed whilst flying Pup, 9901 of the Pool of Pilots, which collided with B5992 of the same unit near Manston and is buried in Willesden New Cemetery. |
|
17-Jul |
Flt Cdt |
SMITH, JOSEPH LAWRENCE |
He was killed whilst flying FE2b, A5748 of No 192 (Night) Training Sqn, which spun into the ground after stalling at low level and is buried in Newmarket Cemetery. |
|
17-Jul |
2AM |
STAINTHORPE, WALTER (106734) |
He died in the War Hospital, Bradford from pneumonia whilst serving as a Fitter (Aero Engine) at the School of Aerial Gunnery (Eastchurch) and is buried in Bradford (North Bierley) Cemetery. |
|
17-Jul |
Capt |
THOMPSON, CLAUDE ROBERT JAMES |
He was killed whilst flying Camel, B7820 of No 63 Training Sqn, which spun into the ground after getting into a stall during a turn on a target and is buried in Dartford (Watling Street) Cemetery. |
|
17-Jul |
Flt Sgt |
WATERS, ALFRED (126745) |
He died from pneumonia whilst serving as a Disciplinarian at the School of Technical Training and is buried in Failsworth Cemetery. |
|
18-Jul |
Lt |
ANDERSON, WILLIAM ALWIN |
He was killed in action whilst flying SE5A, F6060 of No 32 Sqn and is commemorated on the Arras Flying Services Memorial. |
|
18-Jul |
AM2 |
BANNISTER, ERNEST ALBERT |
A Driver (Motor Boat) he was killed in an accident whilst flying in Airco DH6, B3087 of No 252 Sqn, when it spun into the ground and caught fire at Seaton Carew, he is buried in Hartlepool (Stranton) Cemetery. |
|
18-Jul |
Capt |
DANBY, CHARLES DAVID MC |
He was killed in an accident whilst flying Airco DH6, B3087 of No 252 Sqn, when it spun into the ground and caught fire at Seaton Carew and is buried in Hartlepool (Stranton) Cemetery. |
|
18-Jul |
Lt |
DICKIE, CECIL BARRON |
He was killed in action whilst flying in DH9, D5684 of No 107 Sqn, which failed to return from a bombing raid and is commemorated on the Arras Flying Services Memorial. |
|
18-Jul |
Capt |
DUBBER, ROY EDWARD |
He was killed in action whilst flying in DH9, D5684 of No 107 Sqn, which failed to return from a bombing raid and is commemorated on the Arras Flying Services Memorial. |
|
18-Jul |
2 Lt |
FARRALL, JAMES GARNEY MARSHALL |
He was killed in action whilst flying in Short 184, N2937 of No 406 Flt, which was shot down by enemy seaplanes and is commemorated on the Hollybrook Memorial, Southampton.. |
|
18-Jul |
2 Lt |
GUNTHER, HARRY HALL |
He was killed whilst flying Camel, B7760 of No 63 Training Sqn, which Crashed near Cobham Woods, Kent and is buried in Dartford (Watling Street) Cemetery. |
|
18-Jul |
3AM |
KILBY, JOHN (263441) |
He died, cause unknown, whilst serving with No 1 Training Depot Station and is buried in Caterham and Warlingham (Caterham) Burial Ground. |
|
18-Jul |
Lt |
MOLLET, FREDERICK NORMAN |
He was killed in action whilst flying DH9, C6252 of No 107 Sqn, which failed to return from a bombing raid and is buried in Vailly British Cemetery. |
|
18-Jul |
2 Lt |
PEGRAM, JACK ARTHUR HORTON |
He was killed whilst flying Short 184, N2927 of No 406 Flt, which landed on the sea near a hostile machine and presumably destroyed each other, he is commemorated on the Hollybrook Memorial, Southampton. |
|
18-Jul |
1AM |
POMEROY, [C D] WILLIAM (18306) |
A Fitter (Eng), he died in Reading War Hospital from pneumonia whilst serving with No 1 School of Aeronautics and is buried in Worthing (Broadwater) Cemetery. |
|
18-Jul |
2 Lt |
RAWLINGS, BENJAMIN MM |
He was killed in action whilst flying in DH9, C6252 of No 107 Sqn, which failed to return from a bombing raid and is buried in Vailly British Cemetery. |
|
18-Jul |
Lt |
SCUDAMORE, WILLIAM SAMUEL KEMP |
He was killed in action whilst flying Camel, E1404 of No 208 Sqn, which is believed to have come down out of control near Merville during a wireless patrol and is buried in ANZAC Cemetery, Sailly-sur-la-Lys. |
|
18-Jul |
3AM |
SHAW, GEORGE HENRY (263459) |
He was serving at No 7 Stores Distribution Park and died in Sutton Veny Military Hospital from influenza and bronchitis aggravated by active service, he is buried in Birmingham (Brandwood End) Cemetery |
|
18-Jul |
2 Lt |
THROWER, LEONARD ALBERT |
He was killed whilst flying in Short 184, N2927 of No 406 Flt, which landed on the sea near a hostile machine and presumably destroyed each other, he is commemorated on the Hollybrook Memorial, Southampton. |
|
18-Jul |
Cpl |
UNSWORTH, WILLIAM ALEXANDER (106108) |
He died in 1 South African General Hospital, Abbeville from influenza and bronchitis whilst serving as a Labourer with No 19 Kite Balloon Section and is buried in Abbeville Communal Cemetery Extension. |
|
18-Jul |
Lt |
VOWLES, JOSEPH ALBERT EDWARD |
He was killed in action whilst flying Short 184, N2937 of No 406 Flt, which was shot down by enemy seaplanes and is commemorated on the Hollybrook Memorial, Southampton.. |
|
18-Jul |
Lt |
WILSON, HAMISH BLACKLOCK BOWES |
He died in captivity from wounds sustained on 15 May 1918 whilst flying DH9, C6103 of No 98 Sqn, which had been last seen leaving the formation and is buried in Hamburg Cemetery. |
|
19-Jul |
1AM |
ANDREWS, ARTHUR WILLIAM (2446) |
He died in the Station Hospital, Risalpur from pyrexia whilst serving as a Fitter (General) with No 31 Sqn and is commemorated on the Delhi Memorial (India Gate). |
|
19-Jul |
Lt |
COLLINGWOOD, RICHARD MILNE |
He was killed whilst flying as an instructor in Avro 504J, B8585 of No 204 Training Depot Station, which collided with a Farman during the approach to land and is buried in Leysdown (St Clement) Churchyard. |
|
19-Jul |
1AM |
FODEN, HENRY RIDEWOOD (204924) |
He died in 2 Stationary Hospital, Dunkirk from injuries sustained whilst serving as a Fitter (Aero Engine) with No 213 Sqn when he was struck by the propeller of Camel, D8147 and is buried in Dunkirk Town Cemetery. |
|
19-Jul |
2 Lt |
FORD, NORMAN STANLEY |
He was killed whilst flying SE5A, D3556 of the Central Flying School, which dived into the ground after stalling on a climbing turn and is buried in Upavon Cemetery. |
|
19-Jul |
2 Lt |
GRADY, JAMES FRASER |
He was killed whilst flying Shorthorn, N5063 of the Aerial Gunnery and Bombing School (Eastchurch), which collided with an Avro during a climb and is buried in Rochester (Strood) Cemetery. |
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19-Jul |
Lt |
GRIFFITH, DONOVAN BALDWIN |
He was killed in action whilst flying Camel, C193 of No 209 Sqn, which failed to return from an offensive patrol and is buried in Villers-Bretonneux Military Cemetery. |
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19-Jul |
Lt |
IRVINE, VAN REUSSELAER VAN TASSEL |
He was killed in action whilst flying Camel, F6150 of No 43 Sqn, which failed to return from an offensive patrol and is commemorated on the Arras Flying Services Memorial. |
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19-Jul |
1AM |
KELSEY, GERALD HEWETT (206827) |
He died in Bermondsey Military Hospital from pneumonia whilst serving as a Storeman at Wormwood Scrubs and is buried in Brookwood Military Cemetery. |
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19-Jul |
2 Lt |
MARRIOTT, GEOFFREY |
He died from injuries sustained the previous day whilst flying Camel, E1448 of No 32 Training Sqn, which crashed as the result of its undercarriage catching on telegraph wires and is buried in Sunninghill (St Michael) Churchyard Extension. |
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19-Jul |
Boy |
SAMPSON, LEONARD HENRY GEORGE (245931) |
Training as a Wireless Operator, he was killed whilst flying in Shorthorn, N5063 of the Aerial Gunnery and Bombing School (Eastchurch), which collided with an Avro during a climb and is buried in Hampstead Cemetery. |
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19-Jul |
Pte 1 |
STRICKLAND, FREDERICK CHARLES (122973) |
He died, cause unknown, whilst serving as a Labourer at No 9 Aircraft Repair Depot and is buried in Redcar Cemetery. |
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19-Jul |
Lt |
SWANNELL, CHARLES EDGAR MM |
He was killed whilst flying Avro 504J, B8585 of No 204 Training Depot Station, which collided with a Farman during the approach to land and is buried in Hastings Cemetery, Sussex. |
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19-Jul |
Lt |
TRAPP, DONOVAN JOSEPH |
He was killed in action whilst flying SE5A, E5940 of No 85 Sqn, which was last seen over Merville during an offensive patrol and is buried in ANZAC Cemetery, Sailly-sur-la-Lys. |
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19-Jul |
Lt |
YEULETT, WALTER ALBERT DFC |
He was drowned whilst flying a Camel of HMS Furious after it came down in the sea and is buried in Norre Havrvig Churchyard. |
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20-Jul |
Sgt |
BAKER, WILLIAM EDWARD (92312) |
He was the observer to Sgt F E Nash in DH4, A7876 of No 55 Sqn. Their aircraft was badly damaged in a fight near the target at Obendorf and the pilot was forced to land the aircraft behind enemy lines. Nash was wounded and Baker was killed during this action and is buried in Niederezwehren Cemetery. |
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20-Jul |
Pte 2 |
BANKS, ALFRED (267317) |
He was training at the RAF Depot, Blandford when he was found dead in a coppice at Blandford, having committed suicide and is buried in Blandford Cemetery. |
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20-Jul |
Lt |
BUTLER, REGINALD ARTHUR |
Butler was the observer to Lt C Young in DH4, D9275 of No 55 Sqn. Their aircraft was set on fire by enemy fighters during a raid on Obendorf. Lt Butler jumped from the aircraft in preference to being burnt to death. He is buried in Niederezwehren Cemetery. |
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20-Jul |
2 Lt |
CARSON, SAMUEL EDWARD |
He was killed in action whilst flying DH9, C6200 of No 103 Sqn, which crashed in a slow spin as a result of the wings crumpling up after being attacked by enemy aircraft and is buried in Strand Military Cemetery. |
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20-Jul |
Pte 1 |
CLOWES, BASIL DOUGLAS (86399) |
He died in a Norfolk War Hospital, Norwich, cause unknown, whilst serving as a Labourer with No 2 Balloon Training Wing and is buried in Manchester (Philips Park) Cemetery. |
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20-Jul |
Pte 1 |
COOK, ALFRED FRANCIS (135913) |
He died at Cambridge General Hospital from pulmonary tuberulosis whilst serving as a Labourer with No 26 Wing and is buried in Thatcham Cemetery. |
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20-Jul |
2 Lt |
DODDS, SIDNEY JAMES ALLAN |
He was killed whilst flying SE5A, B8358 of the CFS, when he collided with Avro 504A, C696, also belonging to the CFS, whilst undertaking a practice attack on the ranges. He is buried in Upavon Cemetery. |
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20-Jul |
Boy Mech |
FENNER, WILLIAM GEORGE (149967) |
He died in the War Hospital, St Albans from pneumonia whilst serving with No 41 Training Depot Station and is buried in St Albans Cemetery. |
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20-Jul |
2 Lt |
HAWKINS, TREVOR EMLYN OCKWELL |
He was killed in action whilst flying in DH9, C6200 of No 103 Sqn, which was seen to go down in a flat spin after it collapsed in the air following an attack by enemy aircraft and is buried in Strand Military Cemetery. |
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20-Jul |
Pte 2 |
HUNT, ALFRED (189386) |
He died in Bladford Military Hospital from lobar pneumonia whilst serving at the Record Office and is buried in Witley (Milford) Cemetery. |
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20-Jul |
Lt |
KIRKLAND, JAMES TWEEDDALE |
He was killed whilst flying DH4, B7865 of No 57 Sqn, which was last seen returning from a bombing raid over Bapaume and is buried in Lebucquiere Communal Cemetery Extension. |
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20-Jul |
Lt |
LOTT, CHARLES WILFRED |
He was killed, cause unknown, whilst serving at RAF Kalafrana and is buried in Pieta Military Cemetery. |
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20-Jul |
Pte 2 |
NICHOLSON, WILLIAM (409099) |
He died in Northorpe Hospital, Stamford whilst serving with No 1 Training Depot Station and is buried in Hull Western Cemetery. |
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20-Jul |
Lt |
PERRIS, NOEL FELIX |
He was killed whilst flying SE5A, C1809 of No 143 Sqn, which collided with C1831 of the same unit during an air defence patrol and is buried in Detling (St Martin) Churchyard. |
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20-Jul |
2 Lt |
POLLOCK, JAMES FERGUSON |
He was the observer to Lt A S Keep in DH4 , A7427 of No 55 Sqn on raid against the Mauser works at Oberndorf. After dropping their bombs, they were attacked by enemy fighters and battled their way towards the Allied lines. On reaching the lines, Lt Keep left the formation to land at a French hospital but on landing, Pollock was found to have already died of his wounds. He is buried in Charmes Military Cemetery, Essegney. |
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20-Jul |
Capt |
QUINAN, BARRINGTON CHADWICK |
He died from pneumonia whilst serving in the UK and is buried in Cathcart Cemetery. |
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20-Jul |
Flt Cdt |
SIMPSON, JOSEPH |
He was killed whilst flying DH6, C7354 of No 12 Training Depot Station, which dived vertically into the ground from cloud and is buried in Figheldean (St Michael) Churchyard. |
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20-Jul |
2 Lt |
STENT, HAROLD RODOLPH |
He was killed in action whilst serving on the Western Front and is buried in Marfaux British Cemetery. |
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20-Jul |
Lt |
TALBOT, WILLIAM CAITHNESS |
He was killed whilst flying Avro 504A, C696 of the CFS, when he collided with SE5A, B8358, also belonging to the CFS, whilst undertaking a practice attack on the ranges. He is buried in Upavon Cemetery. |
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20-Jul |
2 Lt |
WRIGHT, THOMAS |
He was killed whilst flying SE5A, C1831 of No 143 Sqn, which collided with C1809 of the same unit during an air defence patrol and is buried in Fleetwood Borough Cemetery |
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20-Jul |
Lt |
YOUNG, CHRISTOPHER |
He was killed in action whilst flying DH4, D9275 of No 55 Sqn. The aircraft was set on fire by enemy fighters during a raid on Obendorf and he is buried in Niederezwehren Cemetery. |
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21-Jul |
3AM |
BACHE, ALFRED GEORGE (196918) |
He died in Blandford Military Hospital whilst serving as a Fitter (Aero Engine) at the RAF Depot, Blandford and is buried in Birmingham (Yardley) Cemetery. |
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21-Jul |
Lt |
BEACHCROFT, WILLIAM FORTESCUE |
He was killed whilst flying as a passenger in Bristol F2B, C4788 of No 44 Training Depot Station, which spun into the ground from 5,000 ft and is buried in Ascot (All Saints) Churchyard Extension. |
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21-Jul |
Cdt |
BEET, GEORGE WILLIAM ASHLEY (92489) |
He was killed whilst flying in FE2b, D9907 of No 8 Training Depot Station, which spun into the ground from 400 ft as it turn in towards the aerodrome and is buried in Harrow (Wealdstone) Cemetery. |
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21-Jul |
Lt |
BINCKES, REGINALD |
He died from wounds sustained whilst flying in HP O/400, C9646 of No 214 Sqn and is buried in Les Baraques Military Cemetery, Sangatte. |
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21-Jul |
Lt |
BRAGG, ERIC LOWE |
He was killed whilst flying a DH4 of No 224 Sqn, which failed to return from an operation and is commemorated on the Doiran Memorial. |
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21-Jul |
Lt |
CUFFE, RICHARD THOMAS |
He was killed in action whilst flying Camel, F2103 of No 54 Sqn, which was lost in combat and is buried in Coulommiers Communal Cemetery. |
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21-Jul |
Lt |
DOUGALL, WILLIAM MC |
He was killed in action whilst flying Camel, F2160 of No 54 Sqn, which failed to return from an offensive patrol and is buried in Jonchery-sur-Vesle British Cemetery. |
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21-Jul |
2 Lt |
ENGLISH, JOSEPH PATRICK FITZGERALD |
He was killed whilst flying Sopwith Dolphin, C4138 of No 4 Training Depot Station, which spun into the ground from a turn and is buried in Hooton (St Mary of the Angels) Roman Catholic Churchyard. |
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21-Jul |
2 Lt |
FISHER, BERTRAM |
He was killed in action whilst flying Camel, B2490 of No 54 Sqn, which failed to return from an offensive patrol and is commemorated on the Arras Flying Services Memorial. |
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21-Jul |
Maj |
FREEMAN, RUSSELL HERBERT MC |
He was reported missing (Camel, D1918 of No 73 Sqn) having been last seen flying in the direction of Belleau and is presumed to have been killed that night. He is buried in Raperie British Cemetery, Villemontoire. |
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21-Jul |
Capt |
FRONEMAN, EVERIL EDWIN |
He was killed whilst flying Bristol F2B, C4788 of No 44 Training Depot Station, which spun into the ground from about 5,000 ft and is buried in Ascot (All Saints) Churchyard Extension. |
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21-Jul |
Pte 2 |
GRAY, GEORGE THOMAS (163237) |
He died, cause unknown, whilst serving as an Assistant Armourer at the Armament School and is buried in Oadby Cemetery. |
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21-Jul |
2AM |
HARRIS, FREDERICK (50281) |
He died in the VAD Hospital, West Hartlepool from influenza, softening of the brain and cerebral haemorrhage whilst serving as a motor cyclist with No 36 Sqn and is buried in Christ Church (Holy Trinity) Churchyard. |
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21-Jul |
2 Lt |
HUNT, GEORGE EDE |
He killed whilst flying in DH9, C6125 of No 1 School of Navigation and Bomb Dropping, which turned over during a forced landing following an engine failure and is buried in Coatham (Christ Church) Churchyard. |
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21-Jul |
Lt |
LINDNER, PHILIP EDWARD |
He was killed in action whilst flying in a DH4 of No 224 Sqn, which failed to return from a sortie and is buried in Salonika (Lembet Road) Military Cemetery. |
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21-Jul |
Cpl |
PRINGLE, DAVID (9224) |
He died in the War Hospital, Huddersfield from tuberculosis of the lung having been returned to the UK from No 21 Balloon Section, with whom he was serving as a Telephone Operator and is buried in Liverpool (Anfield) Cemetery. |
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21-Jul |
Lt |
SCOVIL, EARLE MARKEE MM |
He was killed whilst flying FE2b, D9907 of No 8 Training Depot Station, which spun into the ground from a turn at about 400 ft and is buried in St Stephen Rural Cemetery, Charlotte County. |
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21-Jul |
2 Lt |
WILSON, DAVID |
He died from injuries sustained the previous day whilst flying SE5A, C1799 of No 143 Sqn, which spun into the ground probably due to a stall in a turn and is buried in Cadder Cemetery. |
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22-Jul |
Lt Col |
ARDEN, JOHN HENRY MORRIS DSO |
He was the CO of No 3 Cadet Wing, at Aboukir and died from self inflicted wounds after shooting himself with a service revolver, he is buried in Alexandria (Hadra) War Memorial Cemetery. |
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22-Jul |
2 Lt |
BELLEY, FRANCOIS JOSEPH MC, AFC |
He was killed whilst flying SE5A, D398 of No 2 Fighting School, which crashed after stalling and burst into flames, he is buried in Marske-in-Cleveland (St Germain) Churchyard. |
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22-Jul |
Lt |
BINNIE, WILLIAM HAROLD |
He was killed in action whilst flying a DH9 of No 206 Sqn, which was lost in battle and is buried in Longuenesse (St. Omer) Souvenir Cemetery. |
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22-Jul |
2 Lt |
CLARKE, JOHN KINGHAM |
He was killed in action whilst flying in DH9, C1213 of No 103 Sqn, which failed to return from a bombing raid and is buried in Cabaret-Rouge British Cemetery, Souchez. |
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22-Jul |
2 Lt |
FEURER, SYDNEY MOSS |
He was killed whilst flying DH9, D490 of No 27 Sqn, which is believed to have been brought down in flames near Mont Notre Dame and is buried in Vailly British Cemetery. |
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22-Jul |
2 Lt |
FRASER, MURDO |
He died from natural causes whilst serving with No 68 Sqn and is buried in Elgin New Cemetery. |
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22-Jul |
2 Lt |
HART, FREDERICK WILLIAM |
He was killed whilst flying RE8, A3809 of No 194 Training Sqn, cause unknown and is buried in Alexandria (Hadra) War Memorial Cemetery. |
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22-Jul |
2 Lt |
HOUSTON, CYRIL THOMAS |
He was killed in action whilst flying DH9, C1213 of No 103 Sqn, which failed to return from a bombing raid and is buried in Cabaret-Rouge British Cemetery, Souchez. |
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22-Jul |
Cpl |
JORDAN, LOWRY (129799) MM |
He died, cause unknown, in 5 Northern General Hospital, Leicester whilst serving as a Disciplinarian at the RAF Depot, Blandford and is buried in Ballygowen Presbyterian Churchyard. |
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22-Jul |
Maj |
LOWCOCK, REGINALD JOHN |
He was killed whilst flying Bristol F2B, C861 of the Artillery and Infantry Co-operation School and is buried in Figheldean (St Michael) Churchyard. |
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22-Jul |
Lt |
MacVICKER, JOHN EVERARD CHURCHILL |
He was killed in action whilst flying SE5A, D6183 of No 60 Sqn on the Western Front when his patrol was attacked by a superior number of enemy aircraft. He is buried in Sauchy-Cauchy Communal Cemetery Extension. |
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22-Jul |
Capt |
MELLINGS, HAROLD THOMAS DSC and Bar, DFC |
He was killed in action whilst flying Camel, F5914 of No 210 Sqn, which failed to return from a sortie and is buried in Ramscappelle Road Military Cemetery. |
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22-Jul |
Lt |
ROY, INDRA LAL DFC |
He was killed in action whilst flying SE5A, B180 of No 40 Sqn, which was last seen falling in flames during a combat and is buried in Estevelles Communal Cemetery. |
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22-Jul |
Lt |
RUDGE, ARTHUR EDGAR |
He was killed in aerial combat whilst flying Camel, D9624 of No 203 Sqn and is buried in Courrieres Communal Cemetery. |
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22-Jul |
Lt |
SMITH, FREDERICK CHARLES DSC |
He was killed whilst flying a DH9 of No 62 Wing in the Aegean and is buried in Lancashire Landing Cemetery. |
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22-Jul |
2 Lt |
STECKLEY, HAROLD BRODIE |
He was killed whilst flying as the observer in DH9, D490 of No 27 Sqn, which is believed to have been brought down in flames near Mont Notre Dame and is buried in Vailly British Cemetery. |
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22-Jul |
Lt |
STEEL, LEONARD GEORGE |
He was killed whilst flying a DH9 of No 62 Wing and is buried in Lancashire Landing Cemetery. |
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22-Jul |
2 Lt |
STRINGFELLOW, JAMES HERBERT |
He died from injuries sustained on 15 Jul 1918 whilst flying DH9, C2223 of No 2 Aeroplane Supply Depot and is buried in Huby-St Leu British Cemetery. |
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23-Jul |
Flt Sgt |
ALLSOPP, FRANK (11172) |
A Rigger (Aero) he was killed whilst in flying DH9, C1321 of No 9 Training Depot Station which broke up when it pulled out of a dive and is buried in Birmingham (Witton) Cemetery. |
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23-Jul |
Clk 3 |
ANDERSON, JAMES (267350) |
He died in Blandford Military Hospital from a perforated gastric ulcer whilst serving as a Clerk (Stores) at the RAF Depot, Blandford and is buried in Glasgow (Craigton) Cemetery. |
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23-Jul |
2 Lt |
ASHTON, GEORGE GILBERT |
He was killed in action whilst flying in FK8, D5108 of No 8 Sqn, which failed to return from an operation, he is buried in Heath Cemetery, Harbonnieres. |
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23-Jul |
Pte 2 |
BEDFORD, HERBERT STEPHEN FRANK MAFEKING (199716) |
He died in 1st Southern General Hospital, Edgbaston from cerebro spinal meningitis whilst serving with No 14 Aircraft Acceptance Park and is buried in Fareham Cemetery. His RAF records show him as F H Bedford. |
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23-Jul |
Lt |
BROWN, MALCOLM CONTON |
He was killed whilst flying Dolphin, D3700 of No 90 Sqn, which lost a wing on being pulled out of dive too sharpely and is commemorated on the Brookwood (United Kingdom 1914-1918) Memorial. |
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23-Jul |
Lt |
COLERIDGE, COLIN GOSS MBE |
He was killed in an aircraft accident at Deseronto in Canada whilst flying Curtis JN-4, C226 of No 43 Wing and is buried in Deseronto Cemetery. He was awarded the MBE for saving a life whilst stationed in Fort Worth, Texas. |
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23-Jul |
1AM |
COOPER, WILLIAM JAMES (207125) |
He died in 79 General Hospital, Taranto from malaria and cardiac failure whilst serving as a Labourer with No 66 Wing and is buried in Taranto Town Cemetery Extension. |
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23-Jul |
Pte 2 |
DAVIES, THOMAS GEORGE (199295) |
He died in Park Isolation Hospital, Reading from cerebra spinal meningitis whilst training as Rigger (Aero) at the School of Technical Training and is buried in Worthen (All Saints) Churchyard. |
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23-Jul |
2 Lt |
DELAY, ALADDIN RICHARD |
He was killed whilst flying Camel, B5595 of No 1 Training Sqn, cause unknown and was cremated at Woking (St John's) Crematorium. |
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23-Jul |
Cdt |
DOBBIE, ROBERT STEWART |
He was shot in the head whilst flying in a DH9 of No 49 Sqn and died from his wounds, he is buried in St Martin-D'Ablois (Ablois-St Martin) Communal Cemetery. |
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23-Jul |
Lt |
FERNALD, VAN DYKE |
He was brought down and captured whilst flying Bristol F2B, C4762 of No 139 Sqn and died later that day as a result of his wounds. He his buried in Tezze British Cemetery. |
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23-Jul |
Lt |
FOX, BENSON CHARLES |
He was killed whilst flying Dolphin, C8128 of No 34 Training Depot Station, which spun into the ground from a turn and is buried in Lincoln (Newport) Cemetery. |
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23-Jul |
Sgt |
FROW, HERBERT GEORGE (317422) |
He was killed in action whilst flying in Bristol F2B, C4759 of No 139 Sqn, which was last seen over Trento at 16,000 ft and is buried in Mattarello Communal Cemetery. |
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23-Jul |
Lt |
SLADE, ROBERT BISHOP |
He was killed whilst flying DH9, C1321 of No 9 Training Depot Station which broke up when it pulled out of a dive and is buried in Aston Upthope (All Saints) Churchyard. |
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23-Jul |
Lt |
VORSTER, WILLIAM LENNOX |
He was killed in action whilst flying Bristol F2B, C4759 of No 139 Sqn, which was last seen over Trento at 16,000 ft and is buried in Mattarello Communal Cemetery. |
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23-Jul |
Lt |
WALKER, HUBERT WILLIAM |
He was killed in action whilst flying FK8, D5108 of No 8 Sqn, which came down on the Allied side of the lines and is buried in Heath Cemetery, Harbonnierres. |
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23-Jul |
2 Lt |
WATKINS, WILLIAM |
He was killed in action whilst flying Bristol F2B, C4762 of No 139 Sqn, which was last seen west of Belluno (sic) flying east and is buried in Tezze British Cemetery. |
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24-Jul |
Lt |
BALL, HENRY JAMES |
He died from injuries sustained the previous day whilst flying an Avro 504 of No 22 Training Sqn and is buried in Alexandria (Hadra) War Memorial Cemetery. |
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24-Jul |
Lt |
BARNETT, JOHN IVOR ARTHUR ROSSINGTON |
He was killed whilst flying Camel, C6735 of the Fleet Practice Station, RAF Turnhouse, which spun into the ground after the engine was choked and is buried in Edinburgh (Seafield) Cemetery. |
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24-Jul |
Capt |
BURGE, PHILIP SCOTT MC, MM |
He was killed whilst flying SE5A, D6900 of No 64 Sqn, which was shot down by an enemy aircraft near Seclin and is buried in Dud Corner Cemetery, Loos. |
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24-Jul |
1AM |
CAPES, ALFRED (213323) |
A Carpenter, he was killed whilst flying in DH9, B7608 of No 55 Training Depot Station, which broke up in a near vertical dive and is buried in Minster (Thanet) Cemetery. |
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24-Jul |
2 Lt |
CASH, FREDERICK ALFRED |
He was killed whilst flying Sopwith Pup 9946 of the School of Aerial Gunnery at Eastchurch, which spun into the ground from 2,000 ft and is buried in Prestonkirk Parish Churchyard.. |
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24-Jul |
Flt Cdt |
GARDEN, DUNCAN (110331) |
He was killed whilst flying RE8, A3479 of No 33 Training Depot Station, which possibly broke up in the air and is buried in Forres (Cluny Hill) Cemetery. |
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24-Jul |
Flt Cdt |
JENNINGS, ROBERT |
He was killed whilst flying DH6, C6602 of No 1 Training Depot Station which collided with C3506 of the same unit near Stamford and is buried in North Ormesby (St Joseph's) Roman Catholic Cemetery. |
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24-Jul |
Capt |
MACLEOD, MALCOLM MACKAY |
He was killed whilst flying DH6, C6602 of No 1 Training Depot Station which collided with C3506 of the same unit near Stamford and is buried in Stamford Cemetery. |
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24-Jul |
2 Lt |
MILES, WILLIAM NORMAN |
He was killed whilst flying DH6, C3506 of No 1 Training Depot Station which collided with C6602 of the same unit near Stamford and is buried in Norwich (The Rosary) Cemetery. |
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24-Jul |
2 Lt |
RAYMOND, GEORGE VAIL |
He was killed whilst flying Camel, F6156 of No 73 Sqn, which spun into the ground and is buried in Coulommiers Communal Cemetery. |
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24-Jul |
2 Lt |
ROBINSON, CYRIL EVANS |
He was killed whilst flying DH9, C6340 of No 27 Sqn, which was lost on this date and is buried in Coulommiers Communal Cemetery. |
|
24-Jul |
Sgt |
SHUKER, WALTER JOHN (100435) |
He was killed in action whilst flying as the observer in Bristol F2B, D7902 of No 48 Sqn, which was last seen going down in flames and is buried in Delville Wood Cemetery, Longueval. |
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24-Jul |
2AM |
SMITH, SIDNEY AUSTIN GOODLAND (102945) |
He died in an Italian hospital from natural causes whilst serving as Wireless Operator with No 34 Sqn and is buried in Tezze British Cemetery. |
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24-Jul |
1AM |
STRANGE, FREDERICK GERALD (8552) |
He died in Ranelagh Road Hospital, Ipswich from acute double pneumonia whilst serving as a Motor Cyclist with No 75 Sqn and is buried in Cheltenham Cemetery. |
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24-Jul |
2 Lt |
TELFER, WILLIAM HOUSTON |
He was killed whilst flying as the observer in DH9, C6340 of No 27 Sqn, which was lost on this date and is buried in Coulommiers Communal Cemetery. |
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24-Jul |
Pte 1 |
TOWILL, ADOLPHUS CHARLES (238602) |
He died at Vendome from broncho-pneumonia whilst serving as a Labourer with No 205 Training Depot Station and is buried in Vendome Town Cemetery. |
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24-Jul |
2 Lt |
WADDY, SIDNEY NORMAN |
He was killed in action whilst flying Bristol F2B, D7902 of No 48 Sqn, which was last seen going down in flames and is buried in Delville Wood Cemetery, Longueval. |
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24-Jul |
Flt Cdt |
WHITLEY, THOMAS TURNER (321403) |
He was killed whilst flying DH9, B7608 of No 55 Training Depot Station, which broke up in a near vertical dive and is buried in Bingley Cemetery. |
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25-Jul |
2 Lt |
ARMSTRONG, WILLIAM AUSTIN |
He was killed in action whilst flying Camel, D1794 of No 73 Sqn, which was last seen in combat over Furniers and is commemorated on the Arras Flying Services Memorial. |
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25-Jul |
Col |
AUSTIN-SPARKS, RALPH HAROLD |
Serving at HQ Midland Area, he was killed whilst flying Bristol F2B, B8917 of No 1 School of Special Flying, which spun into the ground after stalling in a turn, he is buried in Clifton-on-Dunmore (St Mary) Additional Churchyard. |
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25-Jul |
2 Lt |
BYRNE, CHARLES JOSEPH |
He was killed in action whilst flying DH9, C6121 of No 206 Sqn, which was lost in battle and is commemorated on the Arras Flying Services Memorial. |
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25-Jul |
2 Lt |
CARRUTHERS, GORDON KINRAID |
He was killed in action whilst flying DH9, B7583 of No 98 Sqn, cause unknown and is buried in Coulommiers Communal Cemetery. |
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25-Jul |
Pte 1 |
CLAYDON, HAROLD ALFRED (235086) |
He was killed in action (drowned) whilst flying as the observer in DH9, B7677 of No 218 Sqn, which was last seen over Nieuport, his body being washed ashore at Wissant, he is buried in Les Baraques Military Cemetery, Sangatte. |
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25-Jul |
2 Lt |
DUNBAR, JOHN DAVID |
He was killed whilst flying Dolphin, E4437 of No 1 Fighting School, which folded up in the air as it dived on a raft target and is buried in Girvan (Doune) Cemetery. |
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25-Jul |
2AM |
FORBES, WILLIAM MURRAY (136704) |
He died from wounds sustained in France (Delville Wood) whilst serving as a Labourer with No 5 Aircraft Repair Depot and is buried in Logie Cemetery. Strangely, his records are annotated that he was discharged in September 1918? |
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25-Jul |
Lt |
FOWLER, CECIL JAMES |
He was killed whilst flying SPAD VIII, A9151 of No 30 Training Depot Station, which failed to recover from a low level spin and is buried in Hanwell Cemetery. |
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25-Jul |
Flt Cdt |
HASKEW, CLEMENT CHARLES |
He was killed whilst flying as the observer in FE2b, A6596 of No 1 School of Navigation and Bomb Dropping and is buried in Burton-upon-Trent Cemetery. |
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25-Jul |
2 Lt |
HERON, FRANCIS TURRETIN |
He was killed in action whilst flying DH9, C6121 of No 206 Sqn, which was last seen near Gheluwe and is commemorated on the Arras Flying Services Memorial. |
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25-Jul |
Lt |
HOWARD, MURRAY LEO |
He was died from wounds sustained whilst flying SE5A, C6475 of No 64 Sqn and is buried in Pernes British Cemetery. |
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25-Jul |
Pte |
JONES, H (28467) |
He was attached to the RAF from 1st Bn King's (Liverpool) Regiment and was killed/died whilst serving in Egypt and is buried in Alexandria (Hadra) War Memorial Cemetery. |
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25-Jul |
Lt |
LEWIS, RICHARD FRANCIS |
He was killed in action whilst flying Camel, B9398 of No 73 Sqn, which was last seen in combat over Freines and is commemorated on the Arras Flying Services Memorial. |
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25-Jul |
Sgt |
MALPAS, DONALD (100024) |
He was killed whilst flying as the observer in Bristol F2B, C976 of No 20 Sqn, which was shot down by enemy fighters and is buried in Dadizeele New British Cemetery. |
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25-Jul |
2 Lt |
McSWEENEY, GEORGE BAMPSFIELD |
He was killed whilst flying FE2b, A6596 of No 1 School of Navigation and Bomb Dropping and is buried in Durrington Cemetery. |
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25-Jul |
2 Lt |
MEFF, WILLIAM |
He was killed whilst flying Camel, E1420 of No 54 Training Depot Station, which spun into the ground from a flat turn and is buried in Aberdeen (Allenvale) Cemetery. |
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25-Jul |
Lt |
MEREDITH, ROBERT ELLABY |
He was killed in action whilst flying Camel, D1870 of No 43 Sqn, which failed to return from an offensive patrol and is buried in Vailly British Cemetery. |
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25-Jul |
Lt |
NAISH, JASPER PAULL |
He was killed in a flying accident whilst flying Camel, B6479 of No 209 Sqn and is buried in Longuenesse (St Omer) Souvenir Cemetery. |
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25-Jul |
Sgt |
PARTRIDGE, HENRY MEARS (317264) |
He died in Flushing Hospital from wounds sustained whilst flying DH9, D2781 of No 211 Sqn, which made a forced landing after being hit by AA fire and is buried in Flushing (Vlissingen) Northern Cemetery. |
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25-Jul |
Lt |
SHEARER, FREDERICK JAMES |
He was probably killed whilst flying Bristol F2B, C976 of No 20 Sqn, which was shot down by enemy fighters near Menin and is buried in Dadizeele New British Cemetery. |
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25-Jul |
Lt |
SIDDALL, JOSEPH HENRY |
He was killed in action whilst flying Camel, D9636 of No 209 Sqn, was last seen in combat near Houthem and is commemorated on the Arras Flying Services Memorial. |
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25-Jul |
3AM |
THOMAS, GORDON (125692) |
He died from enteritis whilst serving as a Driver with HQ, No 20 Training Wing and is buried in Alexandria (Hadra) War Memorial Cemetery. |
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26-Jul |
Lt |
CARTWRIGHT, JOSEPH HAROLD |
He was killed whilst flying Dolphin, C4065 of No 34 Training Depot Station, which nose dived into the ground after catching fire in the air and is buried in Cradley Heath (St Luke) Churchyard. |
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26-Jul |
2 Lt |
JUPP, LAURENCE BORRIE |
He was killed whilst flying RE8, A4418 of No 34 Sqn, which spun into the ground near the aerodrome during a fighting practice with another aircraft of the same unit and is buried in Montecchio Precalcino Communal Cemetery Extension. |
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26-Jul |
Maj |
MANNOCK, EDWARD VC, DSO and 2 Bars, MC and Bar |
He was killed whilst flying SE5A, E1295 of No 85 Sqn, which was shot down by ground fire and is commemorated on the Arras Flying Services Memorial. By the end of World War One he the highest scoring commonwealth fighter pilot. |
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26-Jul |
Flt Cdt |
McADAM, GEORGE WALLACE served as GEORGE RUPLE WALLACE |
He was killed whilst flying DH6, B3042 of No 8 Training Depot Station, which dived into the ground and burst into flames after stalling at 200 ft, he is buried in Warlingham (All Saints) Churchyard. |
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26-Jul |
2 Lt |
MORLEY, EDWARD LIONEL |
He was killed whilst flying Curtis JN-4, C6196 of No 42 Wing (Deseronto) and is buried in London (Woodland) Cemetery. |
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26-Jul |
3AM |
PENDLETON, GEORGE CECIL BADEN (248997) |
A Rigger (Airship) he was accidentally killed whilst working on Airship NS10 at RAF Kingsnorth when he suffocated from hydrogen gas and is buried in Liverpool (Everton) Cemetery. |
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26-Jul |
Boy |
ROBERTS, PERCIVAL FREDERICK (158551) |
He died from shock before reaching Fargoe Hospital following an accident whilst he was flying in DH6, B3042 of No 8 Training Depot Station, which dived into the ground and burst into flames after stalling at 200 ft, he is buried in Nottingham Church Cemetery. |
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26-Jul |
2 Lt |
TAYLOR, JAMES |
He was killed in action whilst flying RE8, A4418 of No 34 Sqn, which spun into the ground and is buried in Montecchio Precalcino Communal Cemetery Extension. |
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26-Jul |
Cdt |
WHITE, EDWARD ALFRED |
He was killed whilst flying in FE2b, A5575 of No 200 (Night) Training Sqn, which spun into the ground after stalling in a turn at 200 ft and is buried in Hillingdon and Uxbridge Cemetery. |
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27-Jul |
Flt Cdt |
BROWN, CHARLES DAVID (91115) |
He was killed whilst flying Avro 504, 6182? of No 63 Training Sqn, which collided with another aircraft during an ait-to-air fighting practice and is buried in Barking (Rippleside) Cemetery. |
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27-Jul |
Lt |
BROWN, CHARLES FENWICK |
He died of wounds received on 25 Jul 1918 whilst flying Camel, D9585 of No 203 Sqn, which was seen to go down under control near La Bassee and is buried in Rue-Petillon Military Cemetery, Fleurbaix. |
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27-Jul |
Cpl |
CLARK, HERBERT THOMAS (62900) |
He died from pneumonia whilst serving as a Clerk (General) at HQ, No 12 Group and is buried in Croydon (Mitcham Road) Cemetery. |
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27-Jul |
Lt |
CLEMENCE, LIONEL THEODORE |
He had been serving at Felixstowe but relinguished his commission a few days before died from an illness contracted whilst on active service and is buried in Penponds (Holt Trinity) Churchyard. |
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27-Jul |
2 Lt |
DAVIDSON, REUBEN JOHN |
He was killed whilst flying RE8, E152 of No 36 Training Depot Station, which collided with B5029 of the same unit near Yatesbury and is buried in Yatesbury (All Saints) Churchyard. |
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27-Jul |
Cdt |
DUNBAR, TALBOT CLYDE (153765) |
He died from injuries sustained on 23 Jul 1918 whilst flying a Curtis JN-4, of the School of Aerial Gunnery (Canada) and is buried in Toronto (Mount Pleasant) Cemetery. |
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27-Jul |
3AM |
EGAN, JOHN JOSEPH (109158) |
He died in 8 Canadian Stationary Hospital from lobar pneumonia whilst serving as a Driver with No 6 Aircraft Park and is buried in Charmes Military Cemetery, Essegney. |
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27-Jul |
2 Lt |
GORMAN, ROBERT EMMETT |
He was killed whilst flying RE8, B5029 of No 36 Training Depot Station, which collided with E152 of the same unit near Yatesbury and is buried in Yatesbury (All Saints) Churchyard. |
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27-Jul |
Lt |
LIPSETT, GEORGE ARTHUR |
He was killed in action whilst flying Dolphin, E4447 of No 91 Sqn, which crashed and burst into flames after the starboard wings floded up in the air and is buried in Chichester Cemetery. |
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27-Jul |
Sgt |
WATERHOUSE, ALLEN NAYLOR (2440) |
He died in 10 Australian Field Ambulance from injuries accidentaly sustained whilst serving as Driver with No 16 Balloon Company and is buried in St Pierre Cemetery, Amiens. |
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28-Jul |
2 Lt |
ALDER, THOMAS GORDON EDGCOMBE |
He was killed whilst flying Camel, C1646 of No 3 Training Depot Station, when the lower wing broke away due to a defective main spar, he is buried in Gloucester Old Cemetery. |
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28-Jul |
Cdt |
ALLARDICE, HARRY FRANK (153797) |
He was killed in an aircraft accident whilst serving at a Canadian Training School (Deseronto, No 42 Wing) and is buried in Ottawa (Beechwood) Cemetery. |
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28-Jul |
2 Lt |
BARRON, LESLIE |
He was killed whilst flying RE8, D4876 of No 1 Training Depot Station, which spun in from a flat turn and is buried in Folkestone Old Cemetery. |
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28-Jul |
Capt |
BAYETTO, TONE HIPPOLYTE |
He was killed whilst flying Dolphin, E4449 of No 29 Training Depot Station when a wing folded during aerobatics and is buried in Ruislip (St Martin) Churchyard Extension. |
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28-Jul |
Lt |
BELLAMY, HAROLD EDWARD |
He was killed whilst flying Avro 504, E1744 of No 46 Training Depot Station, which dived into the ground after stalling on take off and is buried in Stockport Borough Cemetery. |
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28-Jul |
Cdt |
BROWN, CLARENCE EDWIN (100546) |
He was killed whilst flying BE2e, A1391 of No 9 Training Depot Station which failed to recover from a spin and is buried in Shawbury (St Mary's) Churchyard. |
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28-Jul |
2 Lt |
GALBRAITH, JOHN GERSHIN |
He died from wounds sustained whilst flying RE8, C5075 of No 13 Sqn and is buried in Aubigny Communal Cemetery Extension. |
|
28-Jul |
Sgt |
NOBLE, FRANK ROBERT (43315) |
He was killed accidentally, no further details, whilst serving as a mechanic with No 67 (or 57) Sqn and is buried in Huby-St Leu British Cemetery. |
|
28-Jul |
2 Lt |
RIDOUT, ALLAN GIBBS |
He was killed whilst flying Camel, B5582 of "B" Sqn, Central Flying School, which failed to recover from a spin and is buried in Upavon Cemetery. |
|
28-Jul |
2AM |
SCUDDER, PERCY (39036) |
He died from arteriosclerosis whilst serving as a Labourer with the Independent Force and is buried in St Sever Cemetery Extension, Rouen. |
|
28-Jul |
2 Lt |
SHEPERD, JOHN ARNOLD |
He was killed whilst flying Avro 504K, D8832 of No 53 Training Sqn, which dived into the ground after stalling in a turn with the engine off and is buried in Sheffield (Burngreave) Cemetery. |
|
28-Jul |
Sgt |
TENCH, GEOFFREY HAROLD (407064) |
He was killed in action whilst flying as the observer in DH4, B2065 of No 18 Sqn, which was seen to go down under control and land behind enemy lines, he is commemorated on the Arras Flying Services Memorial. |
|
29-Jul |
Cpl |
BATTEY, JAMES ROBERT (47762) |
He died, cause unknown, whilst serving as a Storeman with No 4 Aircraft Repair Depot and is buried in Woodgrange Park Cemetery, East Ham. |
|
29-Jul |
Sgt (Cdt) |
BEAN, ARNOLD (100446) |
He was killed whilst flying Avro 504J, D7660 of No 54 Training Depot Station, which collided with Camel, F2104 of the same unit and is buried in Norton-in-the-Moor (St Bartholomew) Churchyard. |
|
29-Jul |
Capt |
BELL, CHARLES GORDON |
A member of No 41 Sqn, he was killed whilst flying an unknown aircraft of an unknown unit on a test flight at Villacoubley and is buried in Les Gonards Cemetery, Versaille. |
|
29-Jul |
2 Lt |
BELL, LAURIE |
He was killed whilst flying Camel, F2104 of No 54 Training Depot Station, which collided with Avro 504J, D7660 of the same unit and is buried in Bournemouth East Cemetery. |
|
29-Jul |
2 Lt |
CAIRNS, ALBANY FRANCIS |
He died from burns sustained whilst flying as the observer in Bristol F2B, B1331 of No 39 Sqn, which caught fire in the air and is buried in Normanton Cemetery, Yorkshire. |
|
29-Jul |
2 Lt |
COTTON, ERNEST |
He was killed in action whilst flying Camel, D9498 of No 73 Sqn, which was last seen over Fismes and is commemorated on the Arras Flying Services Memorial. |
|
29-Jul |
2 Lt |
COX, WILLIAM JOHN |
He was killed whilst flying Dolphin, C3803 of No 91 Sqn, which stalled and spun into the ground and is buried in Toronto (Mount Pleasant) Cemetery. |
|
29-Jul |
Pte |
CROOME, JAMES CHARLES (22324 Sussex Reg) |
He was attached to the RAF from the 2/6th Battalion, Royal Sussex Regiment and died whilst serving in India and is commemorated on the Delhi Memorial (India Gate). |
|
29-Jul |
2 Lt |
CROSS, ARTHUR MOULTER |
He was killed whilst flying RE8, C2385 of No 20 Training Sqn, which spun into the ground and is buried in Blackpool Cemetery. |
|
29-Jul |
Lt |
DULIN, WILLIAM WALTER MOTTS |
He was killed whilst flying FE2b, B1878 of the Central Despatch Pool of Pilots, cause unknown and is buried in Terlincthun British Cemetery, Wimille. |
|
29-Jul |
2 Lt |
EVANS, DAVID REES |
He was killed whilst flying DH9, D5611 of No 123 Sqn, which spun into the ground from 700 ft and is buried in Middlesbrough (Linthorpe) Cemetery, |
|
29-Jul |
Flt Cdt |
FESSER, CHARLES FREDERIC (360262) |
He was killed whilst flying DH9, C1256 of No 44 Training Sqn, when the top wing collapsed and is buried in Lincoln (Newport) Cemetery. |
|
29-Jul |
2 Lt |
FORREST, ARTHUR CECIL |
He was killed whilst flying Camel, C139 of No 201 Sqn, which was lost in battle and is buried in Pernes British Cemetery. |
|
29-Jul |
2 Lt |
FREEMAN, JOSEPH ARTHUR |
He was killed whilst flying RE8, C2397 of No 9 Training Depot Station which spun into the ground and burst into flames at Shawbury and is buried in Luton General Cemetery. |
|
29-Jul |
2AM |
FROST, GEORGE FREDERICK (315097) |
He was killed whilst flying in DH9, D3118 of No 55 Training Depot Station, which spun into the ground from 500 ft after stalling in a turn and is buried in Wellington General Cemetery, Shropshire. |
|
29-Jul |
Lt |
HAWKINS, REGINALD |
He was killed in action whilst flying Dolphin, C4187 of No 79 Sqn, which was lost in battle and is buried in Longuenesse (St Omer) Souvenir Cemetery. |
|
29-Jul |
Sgt |
PACEY, JOSEPH WOODLEY (220614) |
He was killed in action whilst flying as the Observer in DH9, B7668 of No 206 Sqn, which failed to return from a sortie and is commemorated on the Arras Flying Services Memorial. Lt G Cheston USAS was also killed. |
|
29-Jul |
2 Lt |
ROSS, JAMES STEWART |
A member of No 119 Sqn, he was killed whilst flying DH9, D5611 of No 123 Sqn, which spun into the ground from 700 ft and is buried in Aberdeen (Springbank) Cemetery. |
|
29-Jul |
Capt |
THOMAS, OWEN VINCENT |
He died from burns sustained whilst flying Bristol F2B, B1331 of No 39 Sqn, which caught fire in the air and is buried in Coopersale (St Alban) Churchyard. |
|
29-Jul |
2 Lt |
TODD, JOHN |
He was killed whilst flying RE8, B5132 of No 9 Training Sqn, which dived into the ground after stalling in a turn and is buried in Southport (St Cuthbert) Churchyard. |
|
30-Jul |
Capt |
BARLOW, ROBIN TUDOR |
He was killed in action whilst serving as a flight commander with No 52 Sqn and was flying RE8, E2 when he was brought down over the lines on a bombing raid to Martinpuich. He is buried in Gordon Dump Cemetery, Ovillers-la Boisselle. |
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30-Jul |
2 Lt |
BATTY, HORACE WALTER |
He was the observer to Lt P Dietz USAS in DH9, D7223 of No 99 Sqn. Their aircraft was attacked after bombing railway targets at Lahr and their aircraft was seen to break up and fall to earth. He is buried in Plaine French National Cemetery. |
|
30-Jul |
Maj |
BRISLEY, CUTHBERT EVERARD |
He was killed whilst flying Avro 504K, D6361 of No 13 Training Depot Station when he slipped from the aircraft at the top of a loop and is buried in Market Drayton Cemetery. |
|
30-Jul |
2 Lt |
BURTON, STANLEY GEORGE HAROLD EDGAR |
He was the observer to Lt G Martin in DH9, C6219 of No 99 Sqn. Their aircraft was attacked after bombing railway targets at Lahr and 2 Lt Burton was seriously injured and the aircraft damaged. However, Lt Martin was able to land on the Allied side of the lines, but Burton had already died from his wounds. He is buried in Charmes Military Cemetery, Essegney. |
|
30-Jul |
Cdt (Cpl) |
CARRADINE, WILLIAM GEORGE (5348) |
He had been a Turner but was training to be a pilot when he was killed flying Camel, B3901 of the Central Flying School, which spun into the ground after stalling and is buried in Cradley (St Peter) Churchyard. |
|
30-Jul |
2AM |
CLARK, SIDNEY ARTHUR (144815) |
He accidentally drowned whilst serving as a Labourer with No 35 Training Depot Station and is buried in Portsmouth (Eastney or Highland Road) Cemetery. |
|
30-Jul |
1AM |
COLEMAN, ARTHUR JOHN (16259) |
He died, cause unknown, whilst serving as a Driver with No 75 Sqn and is buried in Crowborough Burial Ground. |
|
30-Jul |
Sgt |
COWELL, JOHN (78171) |
He was killed in action whilst flying Bristol F2B, E2471 of No 20 Sqn, which was shot down by enemy fighters and is buried in Klein-Vierstraat British Cemetery. |
|
30-Jul |
2 Lt |
EASTON, PHILIP REGINALD |
He was killed whilst flying Sopwith Dolphin, D3670 of No 4 Training Depot Station, which spun into the ground after stalling and is buried in Cheshunt Burial Ground. |
|
30-Jul |
Flt Cdt |
FISHER, OSCAR (240260) |
He was killed whilst flying O/400, C9875 of No 8 Training Depot Station, which flew into the ground and burst into flames during a solo flight and is buried in Grimsby (Scartho Road) Cemetery. |
|
30-Jul |
Maj |
FOGGIN, CYRIL EDGAR |
He was serving with No 41 Sqn and was killed in a motor car accident in France, along with Capt O J F Scholte of No 60 Sqn, he is buried in St Riquier British Cemetery. |
|
30-Jul |
2 Lt |
HATCHER, HAROLD BLAKE |
He died from injuries sustained the previous day whilst flying Avro 504J, D7660 of No 54 Training Depot Station, which collided with Camel, F2104 of the same unit and is buried in Taunton (St Mary's) Cemetery. |
|
30-Jul |
Cpl |
HILL, CHARLES WILLIAM (2767) |
A Painter, he was killed in action whilst flying as an observer in Bristol F2B, E2471 of No 20 Sqn, which was shot down by enemy fighters and is buried in Klein-Vierstraat British Cemetery. |
|
30-Jul |
2 Lt |
JAQUES, HARRY MOFFAT |
He was killed in action whilst flying Camel, D9450 of No 43 Sqn and is buried in Coulommiers Communal Cemetery. |
|
30-Jul |
2 Lt |
KELLY, JOHN |
He was killed in action whilst flying in RE8, C5056 of No 52 Sqn, which was shot in flames near Auchan Villars during a bombing raid and is buried in Varennes Military Cemetery.. |
|
30-Jul |
Lt |
KING, KENNETH VIVIAN |
He was killed in action whilst flying RE8, C5056 of No 52 Sqn, which was shot down in flames near Auchan Villars and is buried in Varennes Military Cemetery. |
|
30-Jul |
Capt |
LUGARD, EDWARD MARCH |
He was killed whilst flying BE2d, A1816 of No 37 Training Sqn, which dived into the ground after stalling in a climbing turn and is buried in Kensal Green (All Souls') Cemetery. |
|
30-Jul |
Pte 2 |
LYTHGOE, FRED (155338) |
He was killed whilst flying in Avro 504K, D6361 of No 13 Training Depot when his pilot slipped from the aircraft at the top of a loop and is buried in Atherton Cemetery. |
|
30-Jul |
2 Lt |
OGILVY, DAVID PEARSON |
He was killed in action whilst flying RE8, C2237 of No 52 Sqn, which was lost in combat and is buried in Varennes Military Cemetery. |
|
30-Jul |
Lt |
ROBERTS, STANLEY THOMAS CADDWALLADER |
He was killed in action whilst flying in RE8, C2237 of No 52 Sqn, which was lost in combat and is buried in Varennes Military Cemetery. |
|
30-Jul |
Capt |
SCHOLTE, OWEN JOHN FREDERICK MC |
He was serving with No 60 Sqn and was killed in a motor car accident in France, along with Maj C E Foggin of No 41 Sqn, he is is buried in St Riquier British Cemetery. |
|
30-Jul |
2 Lt |
SCOTT, HAROLD GEORGE |
He was killed in action whilst flying as the observer in RE8, E2 of No 52 Sqn, piloted by Capt R T Tudor, which was brought down over the lines on a bombing raid to Martinpuich. He is commemorated on the Arras Flying Services Memorial. |
|
30-Jul |
Lt |
SYMONS, KEITH WILLIAM ALLARDYCE |
He was killed in action whilst flying Camel, D9480 of No 73 Sqn, which was last seen over Fère-en-Tardenois and is commemorated on the Arras Flying Services Memorial. |
|
30-Jul |
1AM |
TAYLOR, BERTIE ALFRED (23436) |
He died in 59 CCS from wounds sustained two days earlier, probably during a bombing raid, whilst serving with No 57 Sqn and is buried in Huby-St Leu British Cemetery. |
|
31-Jul |
2 Lt |
BOYT, HORACE GEORGE RICHARD |
He was killed whilst flying Camel, B8226 of No 3 Fighting School, which crashed whilst attempting a forced landing on unsuitable ground and is buried in Stanhoe (All Saints) Churchyard. |
|
31-Jul |
3AM |
COOPER, RONALD RICHARD NELSON (240882) |
He was killed in action whilst flying in Felixstowe F2A, N4305 of RAF Great Yarmouth, which was shot down by enemy seaplanes and is commemorated on the Hollybrook Memorial, Southampton. |
|
31-Jul |
Sgt |
CORMACK, JOHN DON (317109) |
He was killed whilst flying as an observer in a Bristol Fighter of No 20 Sqn, which was shot down by an enemy fighter and is buried in Hagle Dump Cemetery. His pilot was 1 Lt George Zellers of the USAS, who was also killed. |
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31-Jul |
2 Lt |
DENNIS, LEONARD VICTOR |
He was the pilot of DH9, D1032 of No 99 Sqn on a raid against railway targets at Saarbrucken. They were attacked by enemy fighters on the return journey, their aircraft being seen to break up in the air. He is buried in Sarralbe Military Cemetery. |
|
31-Jul |
3AM |
DINGLEY, WILLIAM HARRY DOUGLAS (240986) |
He was killed in action whilst flying as the Engineer in Felixstowe F2A, N4305 of RAF Great Yarmouth, which was shot down by enemy seaplanes and is commemorated on the Hollybrook Memorial, Southampton. |
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31-Jul |
Lt |
DOIDGE, ERNEST LANCELOT |
He was flying DH9, C6145 of No 99 Sqn with Lt H T Melville as his observer on a raid against railway targets at Saarbrucken. After leaving the target they were attacked and were seen to descend under control, but they must have been pursued by the fighters as both of them were killed. He is buried in Sarralbe Military Cemetery. |
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31-Jul |
3AM |
GATE, WILLIAM JAMES (112130) |
He died, cause unknown, whilst serving as a Labourer at No 4 Aeroplane Supply Depot and is buried in Les Baraques Military Cemetery, Sangatte. |
|
31-Jul |
Lt |
GORDON, ERSKINE W. |
He was killed in action whilst flying DH9, D5688 of No 98 Sqn and is buried in Coulommiers Communal Cemetery. |
|
31-Jul |
Lt |
JORDAN, CHARLES HENRY |
He died from injuries sustained whilst flying BE12, C3235 of No 39 Sqn, which crashed after catching fire in the air and is buried in North Weald Bassett (St Andrew) Churchyard. |
|
31-Jul |
Capt |
LEAKE, ERIC GILBERT |
He died from wounds sustained on 24 Jul 1918 whilst flying in an RE8 of No 59 Sqn, which was hit by AA fire and is buried in Bagneux British Cemetery, Gezaincourt. |
|
31-Jul |
Capt |
McELROY, GEORGE EDWARD HENRY MC and 2 Bars, DFC and Bar |
He was killed in action whilst flying SE5A, E1310 of No 40 Sqn, which failed to return from an offensive patrol and is buried in Laventie Military Cemetery, La Gorgue. |
|
31-Jul |
Lt |
McHARG, LORNE HUNTER |
He was killed in action whilst flying Camel, B7479 of No 54 Sqn, which was lost in combat and is buried in Coulommiers Communal Cemetery. |
|
31-Jul |
2 Lt |
McLEISH, GORDON |
He was killed whilst flying Camel, E9973 of No 51 Training Depot Station, which crashed out of control during a height test, possibly after he fainted through lack of oxygen and is buried in Dundee (Balgay) Cemetery. |
|
31-Jul |
Lt |
MELVILLE, HARRY TAYLOR |
He was the observer to Lt E L Doidge in DH9, C6145 of No 99 Sqn on a raid against railway targets at Saarbrucken. After leaving the target they were attacked and were seen to descend under control, but they must have been pursued by the fighters as both of them were killed. He is buried in Sarralbe Military Cemetery. |
|
31-Jul |
2 Lt |
MORRISON, JOHN LINDSAY |
He was killed whilst flying Camel, C7388 of No 29 Training Depot Station, which spun into the ground and is buried in East Boldre (St Paul) Churchyard. |
|
31-Jul |
Lt |
RANNEY, KENNETH ALEXANDER |
He was killed whilst flying FE2b, C2308 of No 53 Sqn during a night flight and is buried in Thiennes British Cemetery. |
|
31-Jul |
2 Lt |
SAYERS, LESLIE FREDERICK CECIL |
He was killed in action whilst flying in DH9, D5688 of No 98 Sqn and is buried in Coulommiers Communal Cemetery. |
|
31-Jul |
Pte 2 |
SCOTT, PERCY ASHTON (240836) |
He died from wounds sustained whilst serving with No 203 Sqn and is buried in Aubigny Communal Cemetery Extension. |
|
31-Jul |
1AM |
SHIRLEY, JOHN EDWARD (217731) |
He died in Norfolk and Norwich Hospital, cause unknown, whilst serving as a Labourer at the Airship Construction Station at Pulham and is buried in Chichester Cemetery. |
|
31-Jul |
2 Lt |
SMITH, HAROLD SPENCER |
He was killed whilst flying as the observer in FE2b, C2308 of No 53 Sqn during a night flight and is buried in Thiennes British Cemetery. |
|
31-Jul |
2 Lt |
STAGG, LESLIE WILLIAM GILBERT |
He was the observer to 2 Lt T M Ritchie in DH9, C6149 of No 99 Sqn on a raid against Saarbrucken. They were attacked before reaching their target and brought down, Ritchie managed to crash land and was captured by Stagg had been killed in the preceding action. He is buried in Sarralbe Military Cemetery. |
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31-Jul |
Capt |
TURNER, ROBERT |
He was killed whilst flying Caudron GIII, 6265 of No 212 Training Depot Station, which collided with another aircraft during take off and is buried in Vendome Town Cemetery. |
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31-Jul |
2AM |
WOMACK, GEORGE |
He was killed whilst serving as a Rigger (Aero) with No 51 Training Depot Station when he was struck by the propeller of Avro 504, D7057 and is buried in Leeds (Hunslet Old) Cemetery. |
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31-Jul |
2 Lt |
WOOLLEY, FREDERICK WILLIAM |
He was the observer to Lt L V Dennis in DH9, D1032 of No 99 Sqn on a raid against railway targets at Saarbrucken. They were attacked by enemy fighters on the return journey, their aircraft being seen to break up in the air. He is buried in Sarralbe Military Cemetery. |
Casualties
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Casualties Aug 1918
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