Air of Authority - A History of RAF Organisation
Date |
Rank |
Name |
Details |
01-Aug |
2AM |
ADKINSON, EDWARD KIDDLE (245168) |
A Fitter (General), he was killed in action whilst flying in Coastal Airship No XXV from Longside Airship Station, which was lost on a patrol over the North Sea and is commemorated on the Hollybrook Memorial, Southampton. |
01-Aug |
Pte 1 |
BRIGHT, CHARLES HERBERT (224351) |
He died from tetanus whilst serving as a Labourer with No 64 Wing and is buried in Port Said War Memorial Cemetery. |
01-Aug |
1AM |
ELMES, LEONARD ARTHUR (402648) |
He died from wounds sustained whilst serving as a Motor Cyclist with No 5 Sqn during an air raid on Le Hameau and is buried in Aubigny Communal Cemetery Extension. |
01-Aug |
Cpl |
FAIERS, LOUIS GRAY (207889) |
A Rigger (Airship) he was killed in action whilst flying in Coastal Airship No XXV from Longside Airship Staion, which was lost on a patrol over the North Sea and is commemorated on the Hollybrook Memorial, Southampton. |
01-Aug |
Lt |
FARQUHAR, JOHN |
He died in captivity from wounds sustained the previous day whilst flying Camel, D8182 of No 204 Sqn, which was last seen in combat near Roulars and is buried in Tyne Cot Cemetery. |
01-Aug |
3AM |
FEAR, ERNEST JOHN (83321) |
He was killed in action whilst serving as an Instrument Repairer with No 5 Sqn during an air raid on Le Hameau and is buried in Aubigny Communal Cemetery Extension. |
01-Aug |
Flt Cdt |
FINNEY, GEORGE (25444) |
He was killed whilst flying as the observer in Bristol F2B, C4798 of No 1 (Observers) School of Aerial Gunnery which collided with another F2B, A7262 of the same unit and is buried in Kennington Cemetery. |
01-Aug |
Lt |
GOODALE, WALTER HENRY |
He was killed in action whilst flying in DH9, D2900 of No 98 Sqn, which was last seen diving towards the lines and is buried in Chambieres French National Cemetery, Metz. 2 Lt L C Prentice USAS was also killed. |
01-Aug |
AM2
|
GROVES, ARTHUR CHARLES [GROVES] (205781) |
A Wireless Operator, he was killed in action whilst flying in Coastal Airship No XXV from Longside Airship Station, which was lost on a patrol over the North Sea and is commemorated on the Hollybrook Memorial, Southampton. |
01-Aug |
Pte 1 |
HEIGHES, SAMUEL FREDERICK (19483) |
He was killed in action whilst serving as a Motor Cyclist with No 5 Sqn during an air raid on Le Hameau and is buried in Aubigny Communal Cemetery Extension. |
01-Aug |
3AM |
HINES, GEORGE HENRY (55393) |
He was killed in action whilst serving as a Driver with No 5 Sqn during an air raid on Le Hameau and is buried in Aubigny Communal Cemetery Extension. |
01-Aug |
Capt |
HOPPERTON, HARRY ROBERT |
He was killed in action whilst flying in Coastal Airship No XXV from Longside Airship Station, which was lost on a patrol over the North Sea and is commemorated on the Hollybrook Memorial, Southampton. |
01-Aug |
Sgt |
HOSKINS, FRANK THOMAS (99727) |
He was killed whilst flying Bristol F2B, A7262 of No 1 (Observers) School of Aerial Gunnery which collided with C4798 of the same unit. He is buried in Bristol (Greenbank) Cemetery. |
01-Aug |
Pte 2 |
HOWARD, WILLIAM (125246) |
He was killed in action whilst serving as a Labourer with No 5 Sqn during an air raid on Le Hameau and is buried in Aubigny Communal Cemetery Extension. |
01-Aug |
Lt |
JOHN, WILBUR ARNOLD |
He was killed in action serving as a observer in DH9, D2855 of No 206 Sqn, which was last seen over Menin and is buried in Hooge Crater Cemetery. |
01-Aug |
2AM |
JONES, DAVID (39432) |
He died at home from heart failure following acute gastritis whilst serving as a Driver (MT) with No 3 Air Ammunition Column and is buried in Pontypridd (Glyntaff) Cemetery. |
01-Aug |
Capt |
MATHEWS, JOHN WALDRON |
He was killed in action whilst flying DH9, D2855 of No 206 Sqn, which was last seen over Menin and is buried in Hooge Crater Cemetery. |
01-Aug |
2 Lt |
MORBEY, JOHN SAMUEL |
He was killed whilst flying as the observer in Bristol F2B, A7262 of No 1 (Observers) School of Aerial Gunnery which collided with C4798 of the same unit. He is buried in the City of London Cemetery and Crematorium, Manor Park. |
01-Aug |
Lt |
OLMSTEAD, GEORGE TAIT |
He was killed in action whilst serving with No 64 Sqn during an air raid on Le Hameau and is buried in Aubigny Communal Cemetery Extension. |
01-Aug |
Cdt |
POOLE, HAROLD WALTER ALFRED (175287) |
He died at Hastings Sanitorium from cerebro spinal meningitis whilst serving at No 1 Cadet Wing and is buried in Hastings Cemetery, Sussex. |
01-Aug |
1AM |
PORTER, GEORGE ROBERT (16578) |
He was killed in action whilst serving as a Driver with No 5 Sqn during an air raid on Le Hameau and is buried in Aubigny Communal Cemetery Extension. |
01-Aug |
1AM |
RAYNER, CHARLES WILLIAM (16654) |
He was killed in action whilst serving as a Driver with No 5 Sqn during an air raid on Le Hameau and is buried in Aubigny Communal Cemetery Extension. |
01-Aug |
2 Lt |
RICHARDS, HENRY STOKES |
He was killed whilst flying Bristol F2B, C4798 of No 1 (Observers) School of Aerial Gunnery which collided with A7262 of the same unit. He is buried in Shorncliffe Military Cemetery. |
01-Aug |
Sgt |
SLATER, GEORGE WILLIAM |
A member of the 52nd Bn Cheshire Regiment attached to the RAF, he died from wounds sustained on 25 Jul 1918 whilst flying in DH9, D7224 of No 98 Sqn and is buried in Coulommiers Communal Cemetery. |
01-Aug |
Pte 1 |
SMITH, JAMES WILLIAM (314845) |
He died from wounds sustained during a bombing raid whilst serving as a Batman with No 203 Sqn and is buried in Aubigny Communal Cemetery Extension. |
01-Aug |
Capt |
TANNER, JOHN CHAMPAIN |
He was killed whilst flying Avro 504K, D2020 of No 56 Training Depot Station, which stalled in a turn following an engine failure and is buried in Eversley (St Mary) Churchyard Extension. |
02-Aug |
Pte 2 |
ABBOTT, MARTIN (167685) |
He died, cause unknown, whilst serving as a Labourer with No 2 Aircraft Acceptance Park and is buried in Hendon Cemetery. |
02-Aug |
2 Lt |
BUTLER, WILLIAM AMOS NORRIS |
He was killed whilst flying RE8, D1551 of No 10 Training Depot Station, which crashed and burst into flames after stalling near the ground and is buried in East Harling Cemetery. |
02-Aug |
2 Lt |
CANNON, FREDERICK WILLIAM |
He died from injuries sustained on 29 Jul 1918 whilst flying Camel, D9493 of No 189 (Night) Training Sqn, which dived into the ground in a turn after the engine was choked and is buried in Enfield (Lavender Hill) Cemetery. |
02-Aug |
2AM |
CLARKE, ERNEST SIDNEY (129468) |
He died in the General Military Hospital, Edmonton from inflammation of the stomach whilst serving as Storeman at the Equipment Officers School of Instruction and is buried in Tottenham Cemetery. |
02-Aug |
Surgeon |
FINLAISON, HILTON EVANS BEAR |
An GP in civilian life, he died from pleurisy whilst serving at the (ex RNAS) Training Depot, Letchworth and is buried in Kensal Green (All Souls') Cemetery. |
02-Aug |
Pte 2 |
JONES, JOHN (138746) |
He died in 13 Canadian Hospital, Hastings from chronic nephritis whilst serving as a Labourer with No 5 Cadet Wing and is buried in Liverpool (West Derby) Cemetery. |
02-Aug |
2 Lt |
NUTCOMBE, THOMAS ARTHUR |
He was killed whilst flying in FE2b, A6558 of No 101 Sqn, which crashed on a test flight and is buried in Crouy British Cemetery, Crouy-sur-Somme. |
02-Aug |
Pte 1 |
PEARCE, JOSEPH (108475) |
He is believed to have drowned whilst serving as a Motor Cyclist with No 31 Wing and is commemorated on the Basra Memorial. |
02-Aug |
Sgt |
POOLEY, THOMAS (315051) |
A Rigger (LA), he was killed in an accident whilst working on an airship at RAF Longside, when he was thrown from a Bailey Ladder, which slipped and is buried in Wandsworth (Streatham) Cemetery. |
02-Aug |
Lt |
SMALL, JAMES BRUCE |
He was killed whilst flying FE2b, A6558 of No 101 Sqn, which crashed on a test flight and is buried in Crouy British Cemetery, Crouy-sur-Somme. |
02-Aug |
Flt Cdt |
SNEDDON, FREDERICK EDWARD KENNETH |
He was killed in an accident whilst flying an RE8 (B6609?) of No 57 Training Sqn and is buried in Ismailia War Memorial Cemetery. |
02-Aug |
Lt |
WILLIAMS, CHARLES HENRY |
He was killed whilst flying Camel, B2435 of No 63 Training Sqn, which spun into Dartford Creek after attempting to avoid a collision during a diving attack on a ground target and is buried in Dartford (Watling Street) Cemetery. |
03-Aug |
Sgt |
BROWN, FRANK BERNARD (44921) |
He was killed whilst flying DH6, C9337 of No 37 Training Depot Station, which flew into a hill in fog during a practice flight and is buried in Hove Old Cemetery. |
03-Aug |
Lt |
GANT, ROBERT WILFRED |
He died from Landry's paralysis following pneumonia whilst serving with the Malta Garrison and is buried in Pieta Military Cemetery. |
03-Aug |
2AM |
RUGG, LEONARD (F/10406) |
He had been invalided out of the RNAS in December 1917 suffering from hemiplegia whilst serving with HMS Daedalus and is buried in St Pancras Cemetery. |
03-Aug |
Lt |
SAWYER, ROBERT HENRY |
He died from pneumonia whilst on leave in the UK from No100 Sqn and is buried in South Ealing Cemetery. |
03-Aug |
Lt |
TODMAN, CHARLES VINCENT |
He was killed in action whilst flying in RE8, C2518 of No 16 Sqn, which was shot down by enemy aircraft and is buried in Aubigny Communal Cemetery Extension. |
03-Aug |
Lt |
WALKER, JAMES PERCIVAL |
He was killed whilst flying Camel, N6636 of RAF Scapa, which crashed after hitting an air pocket at low level with insufficient height to recover and is buried in Loughton Burial Ground. |
03-Aug |
Lt |
WEST, PERCY CHARLES |
He was killed in action whilst flying RE8, C2518 of No 16 Sqn, which was shot down by enemy aircraft and is buried in Aubigny Communal Cemetery Extension. |
03-Aug |
Sgt |
YOUNG, WILLIAM HARRY (94460) |
He died from bronchial pneumonia whilst serving as a Carpenter at the Engine Repair Shops and is buried in St Sever Cemetery Extension, Rouen. |
04-Aug |
Lt |
BARKER, CECIL NORMAN |
He died from burns whilst serving at No 2 Aircraft Supply Depot and is buried in Huby-St. Leu British Cemetery. |
04-Aug |
2 Lt |
BRINKWORTH, WILFRED HENRY |
He was killed in action whilst in flying O/400, D4567 of No 215 Sqn, which failed to return from a night bombing raid and is commemorated on the Arras Flying Services Memorial. |
04-Aug |
3AM |
FOULKES, ARTHUR WILLIAM (120917) |
He was accidentally drowned whilst serving as a Wireless Mechanic with No 101 Sqn and is buried in Mont Huon Military Cemetery, Le Treport. |
04-Aug |
2 Lt |
GRIMWADE, SIDNEY ARTHUR |
He was killed whilst flying Camel, E1419 of No 54 Training Depot Station, which crashed, reason unknown and is buried in Stoke-on-Trent (Hartshill) Cemetery. |
04-Aug |
Lt |
HAMMOND, HENRY LLOYD |
He was killed in action whilst in flying O/400, D4567 of No 215 Sqn, which failed to return from a night bombing raid and is commemorated on the Arras Flying Services Memorial. |
04-Aug |
Sgt (Act) |
HOGAN, JACK (9315) |
A Motor Cyclist. he was killed whilst flying in Avro 504, D7649 of No 29 Training Depot Station, which collided with another aircraft and is buried in East Boldre (St Paul) Churchyard. |
04-Aug |
2 Lt |
MacKENZIE, DOUGLAS FRASER |
He was killed whilst flying SPAD VIII, A9154 of No 41 Training Depot Station, which stalled in a low level turn, hit the ground and burst into flames, he is buried in Iver Heath (St Margaret) Churchyard. |
04-Aug |
2 Lt |
McEVOY, EDWARD |
He died from injuries sustained the previous day whilst flying RE8, C2678 of No 36 Training Depot Station, which stalled in a turn following an engine failure and is buried in Bradford (Bowling) Cemetery. |
04-Aug |
Lt |
OGILVY-RAMSAY, MAX |
He died from gun shot wounds sustained whilst serving with No 139 Sqn and is buried in Montecchio Precalcino Communal Cemetery Extension. |
04-Aug |
Sgt |
PHEBY, HENRY THOMAS (220141) |
He was killed in action whilst flying as the observer in O/400, D4567 of No 215 Sqn, which failed to return from a night bombing raid and is commemorated on the Arras Flying Services Memorial. |
05-Aug |
Lt |
BENITZ, FRANK ALYN |
He was flying Bristol Fighter, C4698 of No 33 Sqn and was killed when he crashed making an emergency landing at Atwick following a night anti-zeppelin patrol. He is buried in Gainsborough General Cemetery. |
05-Aug |
2 Lt |
EASTON, GEORGE CYRIL |
He was killed in action whilst flying Camel, C6354 of No 66 Sqn, which was last seen over Mansue (sic) at 13,000 ft and is buried in Tezze British Cemetery. |
05-Aug |
Lt |
HODSON, GEORGE FREDERICK |
He was killed whilst flying Camel, N6620 of No 273 Sqn during an anti-Zeppelin patrol and failed to return, he is commemorated on the Hollybrook Memorial, Southampton. |
05-Aug |
Capt |
JARDINE, DOUGLAS GRAEME BURNESS |
He was killed whilst flying DH9, D5802 of RAF Great Yarmouth during an anti-Zeppelin patrol and is buried in Vederso Churchyard. |
05-Aug |
2 Lt |
MEIKLE, ALLEN JOHN BRIAN |
He was killed whilst flying Sopwith Dolphin, D3698 of No 4 Training Depot Station when he took off too steeply and stalled at 250 ft. He is buried in Charlton Abbots (St Martin) Churchyard. |
05-Aug |
Lt |
MUNDAY, EDWARD RICHARD |
He was killed whilst flying DH9, D5802 of RAF Great Yarmouth which failed to return from an anti-Zeppelin patrol and is commemorated on the Hollybrook Memorial, Southampton. |
05-Aug |
Cdt |
TURNER, ARCHIBALD LATIMER (34044) |
He died from peritonitis whilst serving at No 8 Cadet Wing and is buried in Hastings Cemetery, Sussex. |
05-Aug |
Sgt |
WINTERTON, CHARLES (65816) |
He died in the Central Military Hospital, Aylesbury from pneumonia whilst serving as a Disciplinarian at the School of Technical Training (Halton) and is buried in Aylesbury Cemetery. |
06-Aug |
2 Lt |
BERRY, ERNEST ALFRED |
He died a Hospital in Bournemouth whilst serving as an Administration Officer at the School of Photography from an unknown disease and is buried in Eastbourne (Ocklynge) Cemetery |
06-Aug |
Cpl (Act) |
CANNON, SYDNEY EWART (20190) |
He had been serving with No 4 Kite Balloon Section when he was discharged as physically unfit for war service on 26 Feb 1917, later dying from phthisis and is buried in Luton Church Burial Ground. |
06-Aug |
2 Lt |
FLEET, JOHN GEORGE |
He was killed whilst flying Camel, D9435 of No 3 Sqn, which failed to return from a sortie and is buried in Bagneux British Cemetery, Gezaincourt. |
06-Aug |
Lt |
GREEN, MERLE LIVINGSTONE |
He was killed in action whilst flying Camel, D8248 of No 65 Sqn, which collided with F6069 of the same unit near Cardonnette and is buried in Vignacourt British Cemetery. |
06-Aug |
Sgt |
HOOD, ERNEST CHARLES (206053) |
He died in the RN Hospital, Shotley from burns sustained the previous day, possibly at No 40 Training Depot Station, Harlaxton whilst serving as a Rigger (Airship) with No 12 Balloon Base. He was seriously injured in an explosion whilst he was making a smoke bomb for an anti-gas exercise and is buried in Wrotham (St George) Churchyard Extension. |
06-Aug |
Lt |
KESTERTON, THOMAS FREDERICK |
He was killed whilst flying Camel, B7300 of No 204 Training Depot Station, which spun into the ground from a flat turn and is buried in Leysdown (St Clement) Churchyard. |
06-Aug |
Cdt |
MILWARD, JOHN |
He was killed whilst flying DH6, C7253 of No 35 Training Depot Station, which spun into the ground after stalling and is buried in Alton (St John) Roman Catholic Churchyard. |
06-Aug |
2 Lt |
PAGET, FREDRICK JAMES |
He died from wounds sustained whilst flying in a DH9 of No 206 Sqn and is buried in Longuenesse (St Omer) Souvenir Cemetery. |
06-Aug |
Lt |
PORTER, EVERARD MARSDEN |
He drowned whilst flying Sopwith Baby, N2075 of Suda Bay Seaplane Base and is buried in Suda Bay War Cemetery. |
06-Aug |
2 Lt |
ROSCOE, JAMES FRANCK |
He was injured whilst flying Sopwith Pup, B7513 of No 4 TDS when he was hit by fire from another aircraft during a target practice and crashed. He later died from his injuries and is buried in Eastham (St Mary) Churchyard. |
06-Aug |
2 Lt |
SMITH, SYDNEY ARNOLD |
He was killed in action whilst flying Camel, F6069 of No 65 Sqn, which collided with D8248 of the same unit near Cardonnette and is buried in Vignacourt British Cemetery. |
06-Aug |
Lt |
STREET, BROOKS HENRY |
He was killed whilst flying RE8, C2616 of No 34 Sqn, which crashed on the aerodrome and burst into flames, he is buried in Montecchio Precalcino Communal Cemetery Extension. |
06-Aug |
Sgt |
URQUHART, WILLIAM MORRISON (52132) |
He was killed whilst flying Camel, E7139 of No 3 Training Depot Station, which failed to recover after control was lost in a glide near the ground and is buried in Forfar Cemetery. |
07-Aug |
Lt |
ADAM, MATTHEW |
He was killed whilst flying RE8, D4740 of No 15 Sqn, which was lost during a corps recce sortie and is buried in Fienvillers British Cemetery. |
07-Aug |
2 Lt |
BROCK, FREDERICK ALBERT |
He was killed in action whilst flying DH9, C6289 of No 206 Sqn, which failed to return from a bombing raid and is commemorated on the Arras Flying Services Memorial. |
07-Aug |
2 Lt |
CLOETE, MOWBRAY NORSE |
He was killed whilst flying Camel, F2017 of No 188 (Night) Training Sqn, reason not apparent and is buried in Kensal Green (All Souls') Cemetery. |
07-Aug |
Cdt |
COOK, FRANCIS RUSSELL (153929) |
He was killed when he fell from Curtis JN-4, 189 in Canada and is buried in Clanwilliam United Church Cemetery. |
07-Aug |
Cpl |
CULLIMORE, CHARLES HULBERT (223930) |
A Disciplinarian, he was killed in action whilst flying in DH9, C6289 of No 206 Sqn during the Zeebrugge raid and is commemorated on the Arras Flying Services Memorial. |
07-Aug |
2AM |
DUTCHMAN, CHARLES HENRY (91448) |
He died in Shorncliffe Military Hospital following an epileptic seizure whilst serving as a Clerk (General) with No 8 Aircraft Acceptance Park and is buried in Shorncliffe Military Cemetery. |
07-Aug |
2 Lt |
GILLESPIE, ROBERT HOLMES |
He was killed whilst flying RE8, D4740 of No 15 Sqn, which failed to return from a corps recce sortie and is buried in Fienvillers British Cemetery. |
07-Aug |
2 Lt |
GOODBURN, REGINALD INMAN |
He was killed whilst flying RE8, C2394 of No 53 Training Depot Station, which dived into the ground and caught fire after stalling in a flat turn, he is buried in Stretford Cemetery. |
07-Aug |
Lt |
HUNTER, ALFRED JAMES |
He was killed whilst flying FE2b, D9090 of No 101 Sqn, which crashed on take off for a bombing raid and is buried in Crouy British Cemetery, Crouy-sur-Somme |
07-Aug |
2 Lt |
ISAAC, WALLACE ALEXANDER |
He was killed whilst flying RE8, C2307 of No 4 Sqn, which failed to return from a recce sortie and is buried in Longuenesse (St Omer) Souvenir Cemetery. |
07-Aug |
1AM |
JONES, JAMES MONTAGUE (91196) |
He died in 3rd Southern General Hospital from shock as a result of burns sustained when a Workshop lorry caught fire whilst serving as a Turner with No 89 Sqn and is buried in Malmesbury Moravian Chapelyard. |
07-Aug |
2AM |
KIRKHAM, [KIRKHAM] ALBERT (32408) |
He was serving as a Rigger (Aero) with No 16 Sqn and was injured whilst working as part of a flare party when he was struck by an aircraft landing, dying from his injuries and is buried in Aubigny Communal Cemetery Extension. |
07-Aug |
2 Lt |
METCALFE, NEVILLE |
He was killed whilst flying Camel, D6683 of No 189 (Night) Training Sqn, which spun into the ground from a vertical right hand turn and is buried in Hornchurch (St Andrew) Churchyard. |
07-Aug |
2AM |
NASH, WINSTON CHURCHILL (276085) |
He died, cause unknown, whilst trianing at the RAF Depot, Blandford (Blandford) and is buried in Stroud Old Cemetery. |
07-Aug |
Pte 2 |
RICHARDS, SIDNEY FRANCIS (245437) |
He died in the RN Hospital, Stonehouse from cerebro spinal meningitis whilst serving as a Labourer with No 238 Sqn at RAF Prawle Point and is buried in Ford Park Cemetery (Formerly Plymouth Old Cemetery) (Pennycomequick). |
07-Aug |
Lt |
SPROSON, WILLIAM WILSON |
He was killed whilst flying in FE2b, D9090 of No 101 Sqn, which crashed on take off for a bombing raid and is buried in Crouy British Cemetery, Crouy-sur-Somme |
07-Aug |
Lt |
TAYLER, JOHN ALLINGHAM CHURCHILL |
He was killed whilst flying Camel, B7202 of No 213 Sqn during a practice flight and is buried in Dunkirk Town Cemetery. |
07-Aug |
2 Lt |
WEIR, CECIL GIBSON |
He was killed whilst flying in RE8, C2307 of No 4 Sqn, which failed to return from a recce sortie and is buried in Longuenesse (St Omer) Souvenir Cemetery. |
08-Aug |
Capt |
ARNOLD, PETER FORRESTER |
He was the officer i/c Pay Duties at HQ 20th Wing and died in hospital from natural causes (pneumonia) whilst serving in Egypt and is buried in Alexandria (Hadra) War Memorial Cemetery. |
08-Aug |
Lt |
ARUNDEL, PHILIP WALTER RIVERS |
He was killed in action whilst flying Camel, D9456 of No 43 Sqn, which failed to return from a sortie and is commemorated on the Arras Flying Services Memorial. |
08-Aug |
Capt |
BROOKES, ERIC GUY DFC |
He was killed in action whilst flying Camel, D8119 of No 65 Sqn, which was last seen near Harbonnieres and is buried in Heath Cemetery, Harbonnieres. |
08-Aug |
Lt |
BROOKES, WILLIAM LESLIE |
He was killed in action whilst flying Camel, D9644 of No 209 Sqn, which was last seen over Guillancourt and is buried in Caix British Cemetery. |
08-Aug |
2 Lt |
DONCASTER, ELLIS LYNN |
He was killed in action whilst flying in DH9, D5668 of No 107 Sqn, which failed to return from a bombing raid and is commemorated on the Arras Flying Services Memorial. |
08-Aug |
2 Lt |
FAULKS, HERBERT C |
He died from wounds sustained whilst flying in FK8, D5110 of No 8 Sqn, which was probably shot down by enemy fighters and is buried in Fouilloy Communal Cemetery, Somme. |
08-Aug |
Lt |
GAUKROGER, JAMES KENNETH |
He was killed in action whilst flying DH9, D5668 of No 107 Sqn, which failed to return from a bombing raid and is commemorated on the Arras Flying Services Memorial. |
08-Aug |
Flt Cdt |
GIBBS, DAVID |
He died from injuries sustained on 5 Aug 1918 whilst flying Avro 504, D6223 of No 38 Training Depot Station, which crashed about 10 miles from Doncaster and is buried in Rugby (Clifton Road) Cemetery. |
08-Aug |
Capt |
GONNE, MICHAEL EDWARD MC |
He was killed in action whilst flying Camel, D6575 of No 54 Sqn, which failed to return from a bombing raid and is buried in Heath Cemetery, Harbonnierres. |
08-Aug |
2 Lt |
GOOSEY, HARRY |
He was killed whilst flying in RE8, B5131 of No 5 Training Depot Station, which spun into the ground from 200 ft and burst into flames, he is buried in Wellington (Doddington Road) Cemetery. |
08-Aug |
Lt |
GRAY, VICTOR SAMUEL |
He was killed in action whilst flying in Bristol F2B, D8061 of No 48 Sqn, which was last seen diving down on the enemy side of the lines and is commemorated on the Arras Flying Services Memorial. |
08-Aug |
Lt |
HALL, JAMES GRANTLEY |
He was killed in action whilst flying SE5A, B151 of No 60 Sqn, which was last seen near Fouchecourt and is buried in Somme American Cemetery, Bony. |
08-Aug |
Lt |
HAMILTON, ALEXANDER |
He was killed in action whilst flying Camel, D6655 of No 3 Sqn, which was last seen in combat over Proyart and is commemorated on the Arras Flying Services Memorial. |
08-Aug |
2 Lt |
HARTLEY, WALTER NOEL |
He was killed in action whilst flying in DH9, D7231 of No 49 Sqn, which was seen to go down in flames and is commemorated on the Arras Flying Services Memorial. |
08-Aug |
Lt |
HELMER, ELTON WILLIAMS |
He was killed in action whilst flying Dolphin, C8073 of No 23 Sqn, which is believed to have crashed near Caix and is buried in Caix British Cemetery. |
08-Aug |
2 Lt |
HUDSON, HAROLD EDGAR |
He was killed in action whilst flying Camel, B2396 of No 80 Sqn, which failed to return from an offensive patrol and is buried in Heath Cemetery, Harbonnierres. |
08-Aug |
Cpl (Act Sgt) |
MAY, JOSEPH LEONARD |
He was killed in action whilst flying as the aerial gunner in DH9, C2203 of No 98 Sqn, which failed to return from a day bombing raid and is buried in Cambrai East Military Cemetery. |
08-Aug |
Lt |
McCALLUM, JOHN MERVIN |
He was killed whilst flying Camel, C3304 of the Central Despatch Pool of Pilots during a ferry flight from the UK and is buried in Huby-St Leu British Cemetery. |
08-Aug |
2 Lt |
McCUTCHEON, BERNARD JOHN |
He was killed in action whilst flying Bristol F2B, D8061 of No 48 Sqn, which was last seen diving down on the enemy side of the lines and is commemorated on the Arras Flying Services Memorial. |
08-Aug |
Capt |
MILLS, KENNETH CHARLES |
He was killed in action whilst flying SE5A, D6962 of No 1 Sqn, which failed to return from a bombing raid and is commemorated on the Arras Flying Services Memorial. |
08-Aug |
Lt |
MUIRDEN, NORMAN HADLEY |
He died from wounds sustained on 25 Jun 1918 whilst flying Bristol F2B, C4719 of No 48 Sqn, which was last seen entering combat with its formation and is buried in Premont British Cemetery. |
08-Aug |
Lt |
OERTLING, LEWIS JOHN FRANCIS |
He died of wounds at a regimental aid post sustained whilst RE8, D6747 of No 5 Sqn. He is buried in Vignacourt British Cemetery. |
08-Aug |
Lt |
ORR, ROBERT SETON SCOTT |
He was killed in action whilst flying Camel, D9645 of No 201 Sqn, which was shot down and is buried in Heath Cemetery, Harbonnierres. |
08-Aug |
Pte 2 |
PATERSON, JOHN (116705) |
He died, cause unknown, whilst serving as a Driver with No 75 Sqn and is buried in Tillicoultry Cemetery. |
08-Aug |
Pte 1 |
PEDEN, WILLIAM EDWARD HUGHES (67992) |
He died in the Central Military Hospital, Eastbourne from an abdominal tumour whilst serving as a Batman at the RAF Depot, Blandford and is buried in Whitburn Cemetery. |
08-Aug |
2 Lt |
PLANT, CHARLES ROBERT |
He was killed whilst flying RE8, B5131 of No 5 Training Depot Station, which spun into the ground from 2000 ft and burst into flames, he is buried in Wellington (Doddington Road) Cemetery. |
08-Aug |
1AM |
PORTER, CHARLES (37514) |
He was found dead from self inflicted injuries whilst serving as a Fitter (MT) with No 45 Training Depot Station and is buried in Oxford (Botley) Cemetery. |
08-Aug |
Lt |
RAMSAY, GEORGE STRACHAN |
He was killed in action whilst flying DH9, D7231 of No 49 Sqn, which was seen to go down in flames and is commemorated on the Arras Flying Services Memorial. |
08-Aug |
2AM |
ROBINSON, CHARLES WILLIAM SYDNEY (17412) |
He died from wounds (compound fracture of the leg) sustained on 26 Jul 1918 whilst serving at No 1 Aircraft Depot and is buried in Perreuse Chateau Franco British National Cemetery. |
08-Aug |
Lt |
ROSS, JOHN |
He was killed in action whilst flying DH9, C2169 of No 49 Sqn and is buried in Roye New British Cemetery. |
08-Aug |
Lt |
SAMPSON, AMYAS TERRELL |
He was killed in action whilst flying Camel, C8225 of No 3 Sqn, which was last seen over Viller-Brettoneaux and is commemorated on the Arras Flying Services Memorial. |
08-Aug |
Lt |
SOTHERON-ESTCOURT, ARTHUR CHARLES MC |
He was killed in action whilst flying as an observer in RE8, F5908 of No 5 Sqn during a morning patrol over the lines. He is buried in Caix British Cemetery. |
08-Aug |
2 Lt |
THOMPSON, LEONARD |
He was killed in action whilst flying Camel, D9619 of No 209 Sqn, which failed to return from an offensive patrol and is buried in Heath Cemetery, Harbonnierres. |
08-Aug |
Capt |
YOUNG, WILLIAM BARRIE |
He was killed whilst flying Camel, E9975 of No 62 Training Sqn, which spun into the ground and is buried in Earlston Parish Churchyard. |
09-Aug |
2 Lt |
BAIRD, ROBERT OLIVER |
He was killed in action whilst flying in DH9, D1722 of No 107 Sqn, which failed to return from a bombing raid and is buried in Assevillers New British Cemetery. |
09-Aug |
2 Lt |
BARRE, GERALD BENEDICT |
He was killed in action whilst flying in RE8, E4 of No 6 Sqn, which failed to return from a contact patrol and is commemorated on the Arras Flying Services Memorial. |
09-Aug |
2 Lt |
BUTTERWORTH, HOWARD |
He was killed in action whilst flying DH9, D1722 of No 107 Sqn, which failed to return from a bombing raid and is buried in Assevillers New British Cemetery. |
09-Aug |
Capt |
CARSON, JAMES ARTHUR BALFOUR |
A member of the Royal Army Medical Corps seconded to the RAF and died whilst serving in Egypt, he is buried in Cairo War Memorial Cemetery. |
09-Aug |
2 Lt |
COOPER, LAWRENCE GEORGE |
He was killed in action whilst flying DH9, E633 of No 107 Sqn, which failed to return from a bombing raid and is commemorated on the Arras Flying Services Memorial. |
09-Aug |
Capt |
DORE, WILLIAM HENRY |
He was killed in action whilst flying DH9, D5666 of No 107 Sqn, which was seen to go down in flames and is commemorated on the Arras Flying Services Memorial. |
09-Aug |
2 Lt |
EMTAGE, JOHN EDMUND |
He was killed in action whilst flying DH9, E621 of No 107 Sqn, which failed to return from a day bombing raid and is commemorated on the Arras Flying Services Memorial. |
09-Aug |
2 Lt |
GUTHRIE, ARTHUR CALDERWOOD |
He was killed in action whilst flying in RE8, C2648 of No 42 Sqn during a recce sortie and is buried in Aire Communal Cemetery. |
09-Aug |
1AM |
HASLER, SAMUEL (7736) |
He was killed in action whilst serving as a Fitter (General) with No 6 Kite Balloon Section, No 15 Balloon Company and is buried in Crucifix Corner Cemetery, Villers-Bretonneux. |
09-Aug |
Lt |
HAWLEY, ARTHUR CHARLES RICHARD |
He was killed in action whilst flying Camel, F2167 of No 54 Sqn, which was last seen over Estrees and is commemorated on the Arras Flying Services Memorial. |
09-Aug |
Cpl |
JOBSON, GEORGE HERBERT (269404) |
He died in Blandford Military Hospital from lobar pneumonia whilst training at the RAF Depot, Blandford and is buried in Liverpool (West Derby) Cemetery. |
09-Aug |
2 Lt |
JONES, JOSEPH WESSON |
He was killed in action whilst flying in FK8, B4175 of No 8 Sqn, which failed to return from a bombing raid and is buried in Heath Cemetery, Harbonnierres. |
09-Aug |
2 Lt |
LAWRENCE, PERCY |
He was killed in action whilst flying FK8, B4175 of No 8 Sqn, which failed to return from a bombing raid and is buried in Heath Cemetery, Harbonnierres. |
09-Aug |
2 Lt |
LOFTS, WILFRED |
He was killed in action whilst flying RE8, C2648 of No 42 Sqn during a recce sortie and is buried in Aire Communal Cemetery. |
09-Aug |
Lt |
MARTIN, FREDERICK WILLIAM HERBERT |
He was killed in action whilst flying SE5A, E1362 of No 41 Sqn, which was last seen in combat near Estaires and is commemorated on the Arras Flying Services Memorial. |
09-Aug |
2 Lt |
MAY, THOMAS RADCLIFFE AGNEW |
He was killed whilst flying Camel, B7221 of No 4 Aircraft Supply Depot only two days after arriving at the front. He is buried in Les Baraques Military Cemetery, Sangatte. |
09-Aug |
Capt |
MAYO, ALEXANDER JOHN |
He was killed in action whilst flying DH9, F6066 of No 107 Sqn, which failed to return from a day bombing raid and is buried in Heath Cemetery, Harbonnierres. |
09-Aug |
Pte 1 |
McCLUSKEY, JOHN (406471) |
He was killed in action whilst serving as a Labourer with No 48 Kite Balloon Section and is buried in Chocques Military Cemetery. |
09-Aug |
Lt |
MISENER, MILBURN SMITH |
He was killed in action whilst flying Camel, D3393 of No 201 Sqn, when he was shot down in combat and is commemorated on the Arras Flying Services Memorial. |
09-Aug |
2 Lt |
MUSGROVE, HAROLD STONE |
He was killed in action whilst flying in DH4, D8416 of No 57 Sqn, which failed to return from a photographic sortie and is commemorated on the Arras Flying Services Memorial. |
09-Aug |
Lt |
NASH, THOMAS STUART |
He died from wounds received the previous day, whilst flying Camel, B5587 of No 80 Sqn during an offensive patrol and is buried in Vignacourt British Cemetery. |
09-Aug |
Lt |
ORR, JOHN RICHARD |
He was killed in action whilst flying Camel, D9429 of No 80 Sqn, which last seen crashing from a flat spin near Étinehem and is buried in Beacon Cemetery, Sailly-Laurette. |
09-Aug |
Lt |
PERRING, CHARLES RICHARD |
He died from injuries sustained the previous day whilst test flying DH9, D2919 of No 2 Aircraft Acceptance Park at Hendon and is buried in Hampstead Cemetery. |
09-Aug |
Lt |
PITT PITTS, WALTER JOHN |
He was killed in action whilst flying DH4, D84167 of No 57 Sqn, which failed to return from a photographic sortie and is buried in Bancourt British Cemetery. |
09-Aug |
Lt |
RYLANDS, PETER WOLFERSTAN |
He drowned whilst flying Camel, F2205 of No 29 Training Depot Station, which dived into the sea during a firing practice. He is buried in Langton Matravers Church Cemetery. |
09-Aug |
Pte 1 |
SHEPHERD, WILLIAM GEORGE (224982) |
He was killed whilst serving asa Motor Cyclist with No 204 Sqn in an accidental bomb explosion and is buried in Dunkirk Town Cemetery. |
09-Aug |
Lt |
STONE, RICHARD |
He was killed in action whilst flying Camel, D6250 of No 201 Sqn, when he was shot down in combat with Ernst Udet and is buried in Heath Cemetery, Harbonnierres. |
09-Aug |
Chf Mech |
TAMBLING, WILFRED CECIL (200479) |
He was killed whilst serving as a Rigger (Aero) with No 204 Sqn in an accidental bomb explosion and is buried in Dunkirk Town Cemetery. |
09-Aug |
2 Lt |
WALLACE, JOHN EWING |
He was killed in action whilst flying in DH9, D5666 of No 107 Sqn, which was seen to go down in flames and is commemorated on the Arras Flying Services Memorial. |
09-Aug |
Flt Cdt |
WHITE, GEORGE WILLIAM (37196) |
He was killed whilst flying either DH6, C2035 or RE8, A5422 of No 16 Training Depot Station and is buried in Alexandria (Hadra) War Memorial Cemetery. |
09-Aug |
2 Lt |
WICKETT, ROYSTON CLEMENT |
He was killed in action whilst flying RE8, E4 of No 6 Sqn, which failed to return from a contact patrol and is commemorated on the Arras Flying Services Memorial. |
09-Aug |
2 Lt |
WILLIS, PHILIP MM |
He was killed in action whilst flying in DH9, E621 of No 107 Sqn, which failed to return from a day bombing raid and is commemorated on the Arras Flying Services Memorial. |
09-Aug |
2 Lt |
WINTER, ROBERT RICHARD CHARLES |
He was killed in action whilst flying Camel, F6152 of No 54 Sqn, which was last seen over Estrees and is buried in Heath Cemetery, Harbonnierres. |
09-Aug |
Pte 2 |
WRIGHT, ARTHUR HASTINGS (266844) |
He died, cause unknown, whilst serving as a Labourerwith No 8 Training Depot Station and is buried in Figheldean (St Michael) Churchyard. CWGC shows his death as 8 Aug whilst his records state 9 Aug? |
10-Aug |
2 Lt |
ALLEN, HERBERT |
He was killed in action whilst flying SE5A, E1286 of No 56 Sqn, which was last seen in combat over Chamlnes and is commemorated on the Arras Flying Services Memorial. |
10-Aug |
Capt |
BOGER, WILLIAM OTWAY DFC |
He was killed in action whilst flying SE5A, D429 of No 56 Sqn, which was last seen in combat near Marphelft (sic) and is commemorated on the Arras Flying Services Memorial. |
10-Aug |
Flt Cdt |
CUNNINGHAM, RONALD (100453) |
He was killed whilst flying RE8, D6742 of No 35 Training Depot Station (Thetford), which spun into the ground from a turn and is buried in Luton General Cemetery. His service records state he was killed on 16 Aug 1918? |
10-Aug |
Lt |
DAWSON, STEPHEN ARTHUR |
He was killed in action whilst flying Camel, D1783 of No 73 Sqn, which was last seen going down under control near Chuignolles (sic) and is commemorated on the Arras Flying Services Memorial. |
10-Aug |
Flt Cdt |
GARDNER, FRANK ALBERT (119621) |
He was killed whilst flying RE8, D4765 of No 1 Training Depot Station, when the wings folded back in the air and is buried in Pulborough (St Mary) Churchyard. AM1 R B McNeil USAS was also killed. |
10-Aug |
2 Lt |
GOW, JOHN ECKFORD |
He died from wounds sustained on 31 Jul 1918 whilst flying Camel, D3394 of No 204 Sqn, which was last seen in a fight over Roulers and is buried in Harlebeke New British Cemetery. |
10-Aug |
2 Lt |
GRANT, CHARLES FREDERICK |
He was killed in action whilst flying RE8, C5069 of No 5 Sqn, which failed to return from an artillery observation patrol and is commemorated on the Arras Flying Services Memorial. |
10-Aug |
Lt |
HAINES, ALFRED JOHN |
He was killed whilst flying Camel, D9412 of No 45 Sqn, which was it by AA fire, falling behind Allied lines and is buried in Montecchio Precalcino Communal Cemetery Extension. |
10-Aug |
Pte |
HOLBREY, KEARTON (21131) |
He died in Connaughton Hospital from meningitis whilst serving as a Labourer with No 6 Stores Depot (Ascot) and is buried in Bradford (Undercliffe) Cemetery. |
10-Aug |
Sgt |
IVINS, FREDERICK JOSEPH (1458) |
Originally a Driver (MT), he was killed whilst flying BE2e, C6915 of No 59 Training Depot Station, when the wing extensions collapsed in an engine on dive, he is buried in Saltley (St Saviour) Churchyard. |
10-Aug |
Capt |
MACDONALD, RODERICK OSWALD CORDEROY MC |
He was killed whilst flying Camel, E9970 of No 53 Training Depot Station, which was engaged in photographic work. He is buried in Dover (St James's) Cemetery. |
10-Aug |
Lt |
MACFARLANE, PETER |
He was killed in action whilst flying SE5A, C8838 of No 32 Sqn, which was last seen over Peronne during an offensive patrol and is commemorated on the Arras Flying Services Memorial. |
10-Aug |
Sgt Maj |
MACKAY, GEORGE (1782) |
He died in 31 Stationary Hospital, Baghdad from a gun shot wound to the chest sustained on 27 Jul 1918 whilst serving as a Technical NCO with the Aircraft Acceptance Park (Iraq) and is buried in Baghdad (North Gate) War Cemetery. |
10-Aug |
2 Lt |
McGIBBON, JOHN |
He was killed whilst flying DH6, C6841 of No 25 Training Depot Station, which dived inverted into the ground and is buried in Old Monkland Cemetery. |
10-Aug |
Lt |
McINTOSH, VICTOR BROWN |
He was killed in action whilst flying Camel, B7399 of No 3 Sqn, which was last seen in combat with 20 enemy aircraft and is commemorated on the Arras Flying Services Memorial. |
10-Aug |
2 Lt |
MITCHELL, JAMES KINNAIRD |
He was killed in action whilst flying in DH4, D9278 of No 57 Sqn, which was lost in combat and is buried in Wavans British Cemetery. |
10-Aug |
Lt |
MUNRO, JOHN WILLIAM |
He was killed whilst flying Curtiss JN-4, C1366 of No 44 Wing (Borden Camp) and is buried in Puslinch (Crown) Cemetery. |
10-Aug |
Lt |
PAXTON, GERALD ARTHUR |
He was killed in action whilst flying FK8, C3597 of No 17 Sqn, when a 'hung-up' bomb exploded on landing and is buried in Sarigol Military Cemetery, Kriston. |
10-Aug |
2 Lt |
PRAGNELL, SIDNEY RALPH |
He was killed whilst flying Camel, C27 of No 4 Fighting School, which spun into the ground after stalling in a low level turn and is buried in Sherborne Cemetery. |
10-Aug |
2 Lt |
REEMAN, ARTHUR CLIFFORD |
He died from multiple fractures sustained whilst flying in DH4, N5993 of No 202 Sqn, which crashed and is buried in Dunkirk Town Cemetery. |
10-Aug |
Cpl |
SEWARD, NORMAN WILLIAM (148590) |
He was killed in action whilst flying as the aerial gunner in FK8, C3597 of No 17 Sqn, when a 'hung-up' bomb exploded on landing and is buried in Sarigol Military Cemetery, Kriston. |
10-Aug |
Lt |
THOMPSON, ARTHUR REETHANI |
He was killed in action whilst flying RE8, B5893 of No 6 Sqn and is buried in Villers-Bretonneux Military Cemetery. |
10-Aug |
2 Lt |
WEBBER, WILLIAM HAROLD |
He was killed in action whilst flying in RE8, C5069 of No 5 Sqn, which failed to return from an artillery observation patrol and is commemorated on the Arras Flying Services Memorial. |
11-Aug |
Lt |
BAILEY, ERIC HENRY PLATT |
He was killed in action whilst flying DH9, C2199 of No 206 Sqn, which failed to return from a sortie, he is buried in Linselles Communal Cemetery. |
11-Aug |
2 Lt |
BAKER, ARTHUR WILLIAM |
He was killed whilst flying as the observer in RE8, C2265 of No 53 Sqn whilst on an artillery spotting flight, when it was hit by AA fire, he is buried in Meteren Military Cemetery. |
11-Aug |
2 Lt |
BRANDON, EDGAR |
He was killed in action whilst flying as an observer in an RE8 of No 9 Sqn, which wsa hit by machine gun fire from the ground and is buried in Villers-Bretonneux Military Cemetery. |
11-Aug |
Lt |
CATHLES, GEORGE KINLOCH |
A member of No 24 Kite Balloon Section, he was attached to No 144 Sqn and was killed whilst flying in a DH9 of that unit, which spun into the ground after stalling in a turn he is buried in Port Said War Memorial Cemetery. |
11-Aug |
2 Lt |
CRYAN, JOHN SCARISBRICK |
He was killed in action whilst flying in DH9, C1207 of No 218 Sqn, which failed to return from a sortie and is buried in Zeebrugge Churchyard. |
11-Aug |
Lt |
DOBELL, GEORGE LISLE |
He was killed whilst flying RE8, C2265 of No 53 Sqn whilst on an artillery spotting flight, when it was hit by AA fire, he is buried in Meteren Military Cemetery. |
11-Aug |
2 Lt |
EDGELL, EDWARD HENRY |
He was killed in action whilst flying DH9, D3079 of No 98 Sqn, which failed to return from a day bombing raid and is commemorated on the Arras Flying Services Memorial. |
11-Aug |
Lt |
FAWDRY, HARRY |
He was killed in action whilst flying DH9, C1207 of No 218 Sqn, which failed to return from a sortie and is buried in Zeebrugge Churchyard. |
11-Aug |
Lt |
FRASER, ALISTAIR HAY |
He died from injuries (burns and shock) whilst flying SE5A, D8446 of No 41 Sqn, which crashed on take off for a offensive patrol and is buried in Wavans British Cemetery. |
11-Aug |
2 Lt |
GEARY, BLIAN CHARLES |
He was killed in action whilst flying DH9, D3079 of No 98 Sqn, which failed to return from a sortie and is commemorated on the Arras Flying Services Memorial. |
11-Aug |
Lt |
GREGORY, MILES SELLS |
He was killed in action whilst flying Dolphin, D7876 of No 19 Sqn, which was last seen in combat near Albert and is commemorated on the Arras Flying Services Memorial. |
11-Aug |
2 Lt |
HATHAWAY, IRA WILLIAM |
He was killed whilst flying FE2b, D9130 of No 12 Training Depot Station, which stalled and crashed whilst attempting to regain the aerodrome following an engine failure and is buried in Figheldean (St Michael) Churchyard. |
11-Aug |
2AM |
HODGES, EDWIN (165215) |
He had been discharged on 30 Jul 1918 whilst serving at No 1 School of Aerial Gunnery, presumably dying as a result and is buried in Neath (Llantwit) Cemetery. |
11-Aug |
Capt |
IRVING, GORDON BUDD DFC |
He was killed in action whilst flying Dolphin, E4432 of No 19 Sqn, which is believed to have been shot down inflames during a combat near Albert and is commemorated on the Arras Flying Services Memorial. |
11-Aug |
2 Lt |
KNOWLE, HARRY |
He died from wounds sustained whilst flying in a Bristol F2B of No 48 Sqn during a fighter recce sortie and is buried in Vignacourt British Cemetery. |
11-Aug |
Lt |
LATTO, EDWARD CAMPBELL |
He was killed whilst flying in RE8, A4178 of Artillery and Infantry Co-operation School, which spun into the ground and burst into flames, he is buried in Dunoon Cemetery |
11-Aug |
Lt |
MANLEY, FRANCIS CYRIL CHURCHILL |
He was killed in an accident whilst serving with No 188 (Night Training) Sqn, when he was struck by an aircraft and is buried in Haltemprice (Hessle) Cemetery. |
11-Aug |
Lt |
MILNE, ROBERT |
He was killed in action whilst flying in DH9, C2199 of No 206 Sqn, which failed to return from a long reconnaissance and is buried in Linselles Communal Cemetery. |
11-Aug |
Lt |
MORANGE, LEONARD SOWERSBY |
He was killed whilst flying Avro 504, E1719 of No 51 Training Depot Station, which collided with another aircraft and is buried in Shotwick (St Michael) Churchyard. |
11-Aug |
Flt Cdt |
OUGHTIBRIDGE, ROBERT (110656) |
He was killed whilst flying Avro 504, E1719 of No 51 Training Depot Station, which collided with another aircraft and is buried in Leeds (Lawns Wood) Cemetery. |
11-Aug |
Lt |
PETTITT, MALCOLM SAUNDERS |
He was killed whilst flying Avro 504K, E2932 of No 4 Training Depot Station, which spun into the ground after colliding with Pup, D4106. He is buried in Orpington (All Saints) Churchyard. |
11-Aug |
2 Lt |
ROBINSON, RALPH WALKER |
He died from injuries sustained on 25 Jul 1918 whilst flying DH9, B7677 of No 218 Sqn, which was last seen over Nieuport, and is buried in Bergen-op-Zoom War Cemetery. |
11-Aug |
2 Lt |
SHEARD, HENRY WIGGLESWORTH |
He was killed in action (gun shot wounds to neck and chest) whilst flying FK8, D5076 of No 10 Sqn and is buried in Esquelbecq Military Cemetery. |
11-Aug |
Lt |
WALD, ALEXANDER MC |
He was killed whilst flying FE2b, C9793 of No 36 Sqn, which failed to recover from a spin and is buried in Newcastle-upon-Tyne (St Andrew's and Jesmond) Cemetery. |
11-Aug |
2 Lt |
WEST, SIDNEY JOHN |
He died from a leg wound sustained the previous day whilst flying in RE8, D4844 of No 9 Sqn and is buried in Daours Communal Cemetery Extension. |
12-Aug |
3AM |
BRADBURY, HARRY (135908) |
He died in 19 General Hospital, Alexandria from typhoid whilst serving as a Driver (Petrol) with No 16 Training Depot Station in Egypt and is buried in Alexandria (Hadra) War Memorial Cemetery. |
12-Aug |
2 Lt |
CANGIAMILA, JOSEPH |
He was killed whilst flying Camel, D6676 of No 32 Training Depot Station, which broke up in the air and is buried in Montrose (Sleepyhillock) Cemetery. |
12-Aug |
Lt |
CORT, ARCHIBALD BERNARD |
He was killed in action whilst flying Bristol F2B, E2468 of No 62 Sqn, which was seen to go down in flame near Perrone and is buried in Hem Farm Military Cemetery, Hem-Monacu. |
12-Aug |
Lt |
DOUGLAS, FREDERICK WILLIAM |
He was killed in action whilst flying SE5A, C9134 of No 41 Sqn and is commemorated on the Arras Flying Services Memorial. |
12-Aug |
3AM |
EGAN, JOHN CHARLES (405211) |
He died from wounds sustained whilst serving as a Wireless Operator with No 35 Sqn, No 2 Wing and is buried in Fouilloy Communal Cemetery, Somme. |
12-Aug |
Lt |
GORDON, JOHN AARON |
He was killed in action whilst flying SE5A, E3949 of No 41 Sqn, which was last seen near Moricourt being chased by a number of enemy aircraft and is buried in Assevillers New British Cemetery. |
12-Aug |
Pte 2 |
HILL, JOHN BADEN (189541) |
He died in Fulham Military Hospital from tuberculosis and meningitis whilst serving with No 2 Aircraft Acceptance Park and is buried in Fulham Palace Road Cemetery. |
12-Aug |
Lt |
HILL, RICHARD ALEXANDER CAWTHORNE/GATHRONE? |
He was killed in action whilst commanding 'A' Flight of No 204 Sqn flying Camel, D6624, which was last seen in combat and is commemorated on the Arras Flying Services Memorial. |
12-Aug |
Capt |
HIND, IVAN FRANK |
He was killed in action whilst flying SE5A, E3984 of No 40 Sqn, which failed to return from an offensive patrol and is buried in Peronne Communal Cemetery Extension. |
12-Aug |
2 Lt |
HOPTON, HERBERT WILLIAM |
He died from wounds sustained on 10 Aug 1918 whilst flying in DH4, D8412 of No 205 Sqn and is buried in Pont-Remy British Cemetery. |
12-Aug |
Lt |
KERR, ROY WESLEY |
He was killed whilst flying Dolphin, D3773 of No 2 Fighting School, which failed to recover after turning on its back and falling to the ground, he is buried in Marske-in-Cleveland (St Germain) Churchyard. |
12-Aug |
2 Lt |
LEED, DAVID |
He was killed in action whilst flying Camel, D7471 of No 209 Sqn, which was last seen in combat near Peronne and is commemorated on the Arras Flying Services Memorial. |
12-Aug |
2 Lt |
MACALLISTER, GEORGE WESLEY |
He was killed whilst flying Camel, C8329 of No 2 Training Depot Statio, which failed to recover from a spin and is buried in Edinburgh (Comely Bank) Cemetery. |
12-Aug |
Lt |
MARTIN, THOMAS CRANSTON |
He was killed in action whilst flying SE5A, D6895 of No 85 Sqn, which failed to return from a high altitude patrol and is commemorated on the Arras Flying Services Memorial. |
12-Aug |
2 Lt |
MITCHELL, JAMES NORMAN |
He was killed in action whilst flying Bristol F2B, E2468 of No 62 Sqn, which was seen to go down in flame near Perrone and is buried in Hem Farm Military Cemetery, Hem-Monacu. |
12-Aug |
Lt |
MOORE, RAYMOND |
He was killed in action whilst flying Camel, C8331 of No 46 Sqn, which was last seen diving on enemy aircraft and is commemorated on the Arras Flying Services Memorial. |
12-Aug |
2 Lt |
MORRISON, CYRIL OSIRIS |
He was killed whilst flying a GAC Flying Boat of No 209 Training Depot Station, which dived into the sea with the engine on during a gliding approach and is buried in Haslar Royal Naval Cemetery. |
12-Aug |
Flt Cdt |
RAWLINGS, CLAUDE JOHN HOWARD |
He was killed whilst flying RE8, B or D6713 of No 125 Sqn, which nose dived into the ground. He was approaching the end of his pilot training and is buried in Bath Abbey Cemetery. |
12-Aug |
Lt |
ROBINSON, ARNOLD DERHAM |
He died from wounds sustained on 8 Aug 1918 whilst flying RE8, F5908 of No 5 Sqn, which failed to return from a sortie and is buried in Caix British Cemetery. |
12-Aug |
2 Lt |
STEWART, EARLE RICHARD DFC |
He was the observer to Lt C A Bridgeland in DH4, B3957 of No 55 Sqn on a raid against targets in Frankfurt. After leaving the target they were attacked by enemy fighters but managed to get back to base. However, Stewart was found to be dead having been hit by machine gun fire. He was buried in Charmes Military Cemetery, Essegney and his DFC was gazetted on 21 Sep 1918. |
12-Aug |
2 Lt |
WALKER, KENNETH MACKENZIE |
He was killed in action whilst flying Camel, D9657 of No 209 Sqn, which was last seen in combat near Peronne and is commemorated on the Arras Flying Services Memorial. |
12-Aug |
Flt Cdt |
WATSON, PERCY FREDERICK (100286) |
He died from injuries sustained whilst flying in a Bristol F2B of No 36 Sqn, which failed to recover from a spin during a night flight at Hylton and is buried in Rugby (Clifton Road) Cemetery. |
13-Aug |
Lt |
ANDERSON, JOHN REGINALD |
He was killed in action whilst flying SE5A, D6979 of No 60 Sqn and is buried in Rosieres Communal Cemetery Extension. |
13-Aug |
Lt |
ANGUS, ROY WILLIAM FREDRICK |
He was killed whilst flying FE2b, B7843 of No 148 Sqn, which crashed during a test flight and is buried in Pernes British Cemetery. |
13-Aug |
Lt |
BEAUFORT, FRANCIS HENRY |
He was piloting DH9, D2881 of No 104 Sqn on a raid against railway workshops at Thionville and after successfully dropping their bombs, they returned towards the Allied lines. They were attacked by fighters on the return journey, but it was an anti-aircraft exploding below them that caused their aircraft to fold up and fall onto another machine, killing all four airmen. He is buried in Perreuse Chateau Franco British National Cemetery. |
13-Aug |
Maj |
BOOKER, CHARLES DAWSON DSC |
He died from wounds received in action whilst serving as commanding officer of No 201 Sqn, flying Camel, D9642 and is buried in Vignacourt British Cemetery. |
13-Aug |
2 Lt |
BRYANT, HAROLD OSBORNE |
He was the observer to Lt F H Beaumont flying DH9, D2881 of No 104 Sqn on a raid against railway workshops at Thionville and after successfully dropping their bombs, they returned towards the Allied lines. They were attacked by fighters on the return journey, but it was an anti-aircraft exploding below them that caused their aircraft to fold up and fall onto another machine, killing all four airmen. He is buried in Perreuse Chateau Franco British National Cemetery. |
13-Aug |
2 Lt |
CLARKE, EDWIN CEDRIC |
Pilot of DH9, D3088 of No 104 Sqn, he was hit by AA fire over the target and died of his wounds after crashing. He is buried in Antilly Churchyard. |
13-Aug |
Flt Cdt |
DONEY, CHESTER ARTHUR (117228) |
He was killed whilst flying Caudron GIII, 6261 of No 212 Training Depot Station, which stalled at 60 ft on landing, dived into the ground and over-turned, he is buried in Vendome Town Cemetery. |
13-Aug |
Lt |
DRABBLE, CHARLES FREDERICK |
He was killed in action whilst flying DH4, A7907 of No 18 Sqn, which was last seen in combat near Albert during a day bombing raid and is buried in Flesquiers Hill British Cemetery. |
13-Aug |
Lt |
DRISCOLL, DERMOT O'NEIL |
He died from injuries (septic pneumonia from shock of burns) sustained on 26 Jul 1918 whilst flying in Bristol F2B, B1179 of No 2 Fighting School, which side-slipped into the ground and burst into flames following a stal on an overshoot and is buried in Richmond Cemetery, Surrey. |
13-Aug |
Lt |
FATTORINI, THOMAS |
He was killed in action whilst flying DH4, A7573 of No 205 Sqn, which failed to return from an offensive patrol and is buried in Bouchoir New British Cemetery. |
13-Aug |
Lt |
HORTON, ROBERT EDMUND |
He was an observer and died of injuries sustained whilst flying in Wight 'Converted' Seaplane, 9859 of No 243 Sqn during a patrol from Cherbourg Air Station following the break up of the leading edge of the tailplane. He is buried in Tourlaville Communal Cemetery and Extension. |
13-Aug |
Lt |
JOHNSON, CHARLES SEYMOUR |
He was killed in action whilst flying DH9, D5590 of No 206 Sqn, which failed to return from a bombing raid and is buried in Bailleul Communal Cemetery Extension (Nord). |
13-Aug |
1AM |
KING, GEORGE WALTER (62639) |
A Rigger (Aero), he was killed whilst flying in FE2b, B7843 of No 148 Sqn, which crashed from 500 ft during a test flight and is buried in Pernes British Cemetery. |
13-Aug |
Lt |
LANCE, WILLIAM GEORGE |
He was killed in action whilst flying Dolphin, C3902 of No 19 Sqn, which collided with D3762 of the same unit near Allonville and is buried in Vignacourt British Cemetery. |
13-Aug |
Sgt |
LEWIS, SIDNEY EDWARD (317179) |
He was the Observer to Lt E P Critchley in DH4, F5700 of No 55 Sqn on a raid against Buhl aerodrome. On the return journey, the formation was attacked by enemy fighters, with Sgt Lewis being killed and his pilot wounded. He is buried in Charmes Military Cemetery, Essegney. |
13-Aug |
2 Lt |
LEYDEN, HERRICK PETER GLADSTONE |
He was the pilot of DH9, D7229 of No 104 Sqn on a raid against railway workshops at Thionville. On the return journey AA fire hit the aircraft of 2 Lt F H Beaufort and his aircraft folded up and fell onto that of Leyden with both aircraft plummeting to the ground killing all four occupants. He is buried in Perreuse Chateau Franco British National Cemetery. |
13-Aug |
Sgt |
MANNING, FREDERICK GEORGE (225858) |
He was killed in action whilst flying as the observer in DH4, D8429 of No 205 Sqn and is buried in Vignacourt British Cemetery. |
13-Aug |
Lt |
MOSSOP, CHARLES STANLEY |
He was killed whilst flying Wight 'Converted' Seaplane, 9859 of No 243 Sqn following the break up of the leading edge of the tailplane and is buried in Tourlaville Communal Cemetery and Extension. |
13-Aug |
2 Lt |
PARKES, SAMUEL JAMES |
He was killed in action whilst flying in DH4, A7573 of No 205 Sqn, which failed to return from an offensive patrol and is buried in Bouchoir New British Cemetery. |
13-Aug |
Flt Cdt |
PARR, DONALD ALBERT |
He was killed whilst flying Avro 504, D4464 of No 2 Training Depot Station and is buried in Edinburgh (Comely Bank) Cemetery. |
13-Aug |
Lt |
PIERCE, PERCY JOHN EMERSON |
He was killed in action whilst flying Dolphin, D3762 of No 19 Sqn, which collided with C3902 of the same unit near Allonville and is buried in Vignacourt British Cemetery. |
13-Aug |
Pte 1 |
PYE, ROBERT ARTHUR (113523) |
He was killed in action whilst serving as a Labourer with No 10 Balloon Company and is buried in Duisans British Cemetery, Etrun. |
13-Aug |
2 Lt |
RAWLEY, ROBERT WILLIAM |
He was killed in action whilst flying in DH4, A7907 of No 18 Sqn, which was last seen in combat near Albert during a day bombing raid and is buried in Flesquiers Hill British Cemetery. |
13-Aug |
2 Lt |
REYNOLDS, FRANCIS WILLIAM POUNSETT |
He died from injuries sustained the previous day whilst flying Bristol F2B of No 36 Sqn, which failed to recover from a spin during a night flight and is buried in Brompton Cemetery. |
13-Aug |
Pte 2 |
SANDERS, GEORGE (96375) |
He was killed in a fire at the Main Stores in Newcastle whilst serving as a Labourer with No 2 Stores Distribution Park and is buried in Wistaston (St Mary) Churchyard. |
13-Aug |
2 Lt |
SANGSTER, ALBERT BURNETT |
He was killed in action whilst flying in DH9, D5590 of No 206 Sqn, which failed to return from a bombing raid and is buried in Bailleul Communal Cemetery Extension (Nord). |
13-Aug |
Sgt |
WINDRIDGE, ALAN LACEY (212112) |
He was the observer to 2 Lt H P G Leyden in DH9, D7229 of No 104 Sqn on a raid against railway workshops at Thionville. On the return journey AA fire hit the aircraft of 2 Lt F H Beaufort and his aircraft folded up and fell onto that of Leyden and Windridge with both aircraft plummeting to the ground killing all four occupants. He is buried in Perreuse Chateau Franco British National Cemetery. |
13-Aug |
Lt |
WYKES, CHARLES EDGAR |
He was killed in a fire at the Main Stores in Newcastle whilst serving with No 2 Stores Depot and is buried in Hemel Hempstead (Heath Lane) Cemetery. |
14-Aug |
Lt |
AGNEW, JOSEPH PAUL MC |
He was killed whilst flying Camel, C170 of No 42 Training Sqn, which spun into the ground from 800 ft and is buried in Ashford Cemetery, Kent. |
14-Aug |
2 Lt |
ANDREWS, JOHN GIBSON |
He was killed whilst flying DH9, D2861 of No 49 Sqn which was shot down in flames and broke up, he is buried in Ruyaulcourt Military Cemetery. |
14-Aug |
2AM |
ATKINSON, HERBERT (85926) |
He died from injuries sustained in a fire at the Main Stores in Newcastle the previous day whilst serving as a Driver with No 2 Stores Distribution Park and is buried in Bridlington Cemetery. His service records have not yet been located. |
14-Aug |
Cpl |
BENCE, STEWART JAMES (224846) |
He was killed in action whilst flying as the aerial gunner in DH9, B7614 of No 211 Sqn, which was shot down by an enemy aircraft and is buried in Hoostade Belgian Military Cemetery. |
14-Aug |
2 Lt |
CALVERT, ERNEST |
He died from a bullet wound to the head sustained the previous day whilst flying in a DH9 of No 206 Sqn and is buried in Longuenesse (St Omer) Souvenir Cemetery. |
14-Aug |
2 Lt |
CAVE, EDMUND JASPER SHALCRASS |
He was killed in action, showing another pilot over the lines, whilst flying in FK8, B4160 of No 8 Sqn, which was shot down in flames and is buried in Heath Cemetery, Harbonnieres. |
14-Aug |
2 Lt |
CHURCHILL, JOHN |
He was killed whilst flying DH9, D2861 of No 49 Sqn, which was seen to break up as it went down in flames and is buried in Ruyaulcourt Military Cemetery. |
14-Aug |
2 Lt |
CROUCH, JAMES EDWARD |
He was killed in action whilst flying Camel, D6631 of No 46 Sqn, which was seen to go down in flames during combat and is commemorated on the Arras Flying Services Memorial. |
14-Aug |
Lt |
DAVID, CHARLES FREDERICK |
He was killed in action whilst flying O/400, D4574 of No 97 Sqn and is buried in Charmes Military Cemetery, Essegney. |
14-Aug |
2 Lt |
DICKSON, JOHN HETHERINGTON |
He was killed whilst flying DH9, D1702 of No 27 Sqn, which collided with DH9, E634 of the same unit and is buried in Wanquetin Communal Cemetery Extension. |
14-Aug |
Sgt |
DYKE, WILLIAM GEORGE (121180) DCM, DFM |
An observer, he died in Graylingwell War Hospital, Chichester from wounds sustained on 28 Jul 1918 whilst serving with No 18 Sqn. His aircraft had been attacked by eight enemy aircraft with him being mortally wounded and is buried in Nuneaton (Attleborough) Cemetery. |
14-Aug |
2AM |
EASTWELL, JOHN THOMAS (20133) |
He died, cause unknown, in the Station Hospital at Risalpur whilst serving asa Motor Cyclist with No 31 Sqn and is buried in Nowshera Military Cemetery as well as being commemorated on Delhi Memorial (India Gate). |
14-Aug |
2AM |
FISHER, HENRY WALTER (50475) |
He was died in 10 CCS from wounds (compound fracture of tibia and fibia) sustained whilst serving as a Labourer with No 36 Kite Balloon Section and is buried in Croix-Rouge Military Cemetery, Quaedypre. |
14-Aug |
Capt |
GOULD, HERBERT RUSKA MC |
He was killed whilst flying DH4, A7903 of No 18 Sqn, which failed to return from an offensive patrol and is commemorated on the Arras Flying Services Memorial. |
14-Aug |
2 Lt |
HALL, ASHLEY |
He was killed in an accident whilst flying as the observer to Lt H W Savage in RE8, C2459 of 21 Sqn and is buried in Lapugnoy Military Cemetery. |
14-Aug |
Sgt |
HAMMOND, JOHN HARVEY (121816) |
He was killed in action whilst flying DH4, A7856 of No 18 Sqn and is commemorated on the Arras Flying Services Memorial. Lt J Kearney USAS was also killed. His service records shown the name Henry John? |
14-Aug |
Lt |
HEWAT, RICHARD ALEXANDER |
He was killed in action whilst flying Dolphin, E4434 of No 87 Sqn, which failed to return from an offensive patrol and is commemorated on the Arras Flying Services Memorial. |
14-Aug |
Lt |
JINMAN, EWART WILLIAM FRED |
He was killed whilst flying as the observer in DH4, A7903 of No 18 Sqn, which failed to return from an offensive patrol and is commemorated on the Arras Flying Services Memorial. |
14-Aug |
Lt |
JOHNSTONE, JOHN RITCHIE |
He was killed whilst flying DH6, B3021 of No 244 Sqn over the Irish Sea, probably due to an engine failure and is commemorated on the Hollybrook Memorial, Southampton. |
14-Aug |
2 Lt |
LEE, JOHN VARLEY |
He was killed whilst flying as the observer in DH9, E634 of No 27 Sqn, which collided with DH9, D1702 of the same unit and is buried in Wanquetin Communal Cemetery Extension. |
14-Aug |
2 Lt |
MEEK, JOHN FREELE |
He was killed whilst flying Camel, B7263 of No 4 Fighting School, which spun into the ground whilst diving on a ground target and is buried in Freiston (St James) Churchyard. |
14-Aug |
2 Lt |
MILLAR, ARTHUR FREDERICK |
He was killed whilst flying DH9, E634 of No 27 Sqn, which collided with DH9, D1702 of the same unit and is buried in Wanquetin Communal Cemetery Extension. |
14-Aug |
Capt |
MORRIS, JAMES F M C and Bar |
He was killed in a flying accident in Cincinnati, whilst he was part of the British Aviation Mission touring the USA. Shortly after take off in Camel, F1341, his engine was heard to be throttled back but he was unable to pull his aircraft out of its dive and he was killed instantly in the crash. He is buried in Polmont Churchyard. |
14-Aug |
2 Lt |
MURRAY, RONALD STEWART |
He died from injuries sustained the previous day whilst flying DH9, D5621 of No 49 Training Depot Station, which spun into the ground after stalling in a turn at 500 ft following an engine failure and is buried in Catterick Cemetery. |
14-Aug |
Lt |
O'SHEA, HARRY ARTHUR |
He was killed in action whilst flying SE5A, C1888 of No 92 Sqn and is commemorated on the Arras Flying Services Memorial. |
14-Aug |
Sgt |
PERCIVAL, STEPHEN BERNARD (3/15399 - Man Reg) |
A member of 52nd Bn, Manchester Regiment attached to the RAF, he was killed whilst flying as the observer in DH9, D1702 of No 27 Sqn, which collided with DH9, E634 of the same unit and is buried in Wanquetin Communal Cemetery Extension. |
14-Aug |
A2M |
POOLE, JOHN JOSEPH EDWARD (81382) |
He was accidentally drowned at Le Crotoy whilst serving as Fitter (General) with No 6 Sqn and is buried in Abbeville Communal Cemetery Extension. |
14-Aug |
2 Lt |
RENTON, ERIC GEORGE |
He was killed in action whilst flying in FK8, B4160 of No 8 Sqn and is buried in Heath Cemetery, Harbonnierres. |
14-Aug |
Lt |
SAVAGE, HENRY WILLIAM |
He was killed in an accident whilst flying RE8, C2459 of No 21 Sqn and is buried in Lapugnoy Military Cemetery. |
14-Aug |
Lt |
SAVILLE, ALBERT EDWARD |
He was serving with No 16 Balloon Base but was drowned when he was thrown overboard whilst serving aboard HMS Morning Star when he was caught by a balloon cable and is commemorated on the Hollybrook Memorial, Southampton. |
14-Aug |
Lt |
SMITH, DAVID ESPLIN |
He was possibly killed whilst flying Bristol Fighter, C987 of No 20 Sqn, which shot down by enemy fighters and is buried in Tyne Cot Cemetery. |
14-Aug |
Lt |
STEDMAN, ARTHUR ROY |
He was killed in action whilst flying Bristol F2B, C852 of No 88 Sqn, which was last seen diving towards the ground and is commemorated on the Arras Flying Services Memorial. |
14-Aug |
Pte 2 |
WHITBREAD, JOHN THOMAS BENJAMIN (276071) |
He died from pneumonia whilst training at the School of Technical Training, Halton Camp and is buried in Northampton (Kingsthorpe) Cemetery. |
15-Aug |
Lt |
BRADBURY, DUNCAN |
He died from wounds sustained the previous day whilst flying in RE8, B6575 of No 6 Sqn and is buried in Daours Communal Cemetery Extension. |
15-Aug |
Lt |
DARLINGTON, CECIL DUTTON |
He was killed in action whilst flying Camel, D9630 of No 204 Sqn, which was shot down near St Julien and is buried in St Julien Dressing Station Cemetery. |
15-Aug |
Sgt |
GRAY, WILLIAM BLACKSTOCK (56080) |
He died from wounds suffered in a gas attack whilst serving as an observer with No 25 Sqn and is buried in Huby-St Leu British Cemetery. |
15-Aug |
2 Lt |
HAIGH, JOHN SCOT |
He was killed in action whilst flying SE5A, C9068 of No 24 Sqn, which failed to return from a patrol and is buried in Vignacourt British Cemetery. |
15-Aug |
Capt |
KELLER, RODERICK LEOPOLD MC |
He was killed whilst flying Snipe, E7998 of No 41 Training Depot Station, which failed to recover from a spin and is buried in Shenley (St Botolph) Churchyard. |
15-Aug |
Lt |
O'CONNOR-GLYNN, E P |
He was killed whilst flying Camel, B2433 of No 66 Sqn, which crashed but the cause is unknown and is buried in Montecchio Precalcino Communal Cemetery Extension. |
15-Aug |
Pte 2 |
POOLEY, JOHN EDWARD (262453) |
He died from a fractured spine sustained in an accident, caused unknown, whilst serving with No 151 Sqn and is buried in Abbeville Communal Cemetery Extension. |
15-Aug |
2AM |
SIMMONS, WILLIAM SYDNEY (402899) |
He was killed whilst serving as a Driver (Petrol) with No 16 Balloon Company and is buried in Adelaide Cemetery, Villers-Bretonneux. |
15-Aug |
2 Lt |
SMITH, GEORGE |
He was killed whilst flying Camel, F5956 of No 80 Sqn, which collided with FK8, B4163 of No 80 Sqn and is buried in Vignacourt British Cemetery. |
15-Aug |
2 Lt |
ULLYOTT, HERBERT NORMAN |
He was killed whilst flying FK8, B4163 of No 8 Sqn, which collided with Camel, F5956 of No 8 Sqn and is buried in buried Vignacourt British Cemetery. |
15-Aug |
Lt |
WILSON, HARRY BECKARD |
He was killed whilst flying RE8, C2328 of No 36 Training Depot Station and is buried in Stratford-on-Avon Cemetery. |
16-Aug |
2 Lt |
BELL, CALLUM CRAIG MUNRO |
He was killed whilst flying SE5A, C1756 of No 30 Training Depot Station, which spun into the ground after a wing folded up and is buried in Halewood (St Nicholas) Churchyard. |
16-Aug |
2 Lt |
BRACHER, HERBERT HECTOR |
He was the observer to Lt J B McIntyre in DH4, A7781 of No 55 Sqn. They had dropped their bombs on Darmstadt and were returning when they were attacked by enemy fighters and they were shot down before re-crossing the lines. He is buried in Sarralbel Military Cemetery. |
16-Aug |
Sgt |
BRIDGER, ERNEST EDMUND ALFRED |
He was killed in action whilst flying DH4, E4626 of No 57 Sqn, which failed to return from a sortie and is buried in Huby-St. Leu British Cemetery. |
16-Aug |
2 Lt |
BROWNHILL, ERNEST ALBERT |
He was piloting DH4, D9273 of No 55 Sqn. They had dropped their bombs on Darmstadt and were returning when they were attacked by enemy fighters and they were shot down before re-crossing the lines. He is buried in Niederezwehren Cemetery. |
16-Aug |
1AM |
CHEYNE, JAMES (48072) |
He died in Fakenham Military Hospital from a carbuncle in his neck whilst serving as a Coppersmith's Mate with No 117 Sqn and is buried in Liverpool (Toxteth Park) Cemetery. |
16-Aug |
2 Lt |
FOX, JOHN ROBERT |
He was the observer to 2 Lt J Campbell in DH4, A7813 of No 55 Sqn on a raid against Mannheim. After leaving the target area they were attacked by enemy fighters and forced to land in enemy territory, both being captured, although Fox had been wounded and he died later that day of his wounds. He is buried in Ingwiller Communal Cemetery. |
16-Aug |
Pte 1 |
HICKS, AUSTIN WILLIAM (232716) |
He was killed in a hanger fire whilst serving as a Labourer at Howden Airship Station and is buried in Merthyr Tydfil (Cefn) Cemetery. |
16-Aug |
2AM |
HUSTWAIT, ERIC PARSONS (28519) |
He was killed in an accident whilst attached to GHQ, BEF as a motor cyclist and is buried in Etaples Military Cemetery. |
16-Aug |
Lt |
JACKSON, CYRIL ROBERT HOWARD |
He was killed in action whilst flying Bristol F2B, D8069 of No 139 Sqn, which was last seen going down in flames and is buried in Romagnano Communal Cemetery. |
16-Aug |
2 Lt |
KEEPIN, WILLIAM FRANK |
He was killed in action whilst flying in Bristol F2B, D8069 of No 139 Sqn, which was last seen going down in flames and is buried in Romagnano Communal Cemetery. |
16-Aug |
Lt |
MACDONALD, KENNETH |
He was killed in action whilst flying RE8, C2407 of No 21 Sqn, which failed to return from an artillery observation sortie and is commemorated on the Arras Flying Services Memorial. |
16-Aug |
2 Lt |
MADGE, WILLIAM THOMAS |
He was the observer to 2 Lt E A Brownhill in DH4, D9273 of No 55 Sqn on a raid against railway targets at Darmstadt. They were attacked after leaving the target and shot own. He is buried in Niederzwehren Cemetery. |
16-Aug |
2 Lt |
MAKER, WILLIAM FERNLEY |
He was killed whilst flying DH9, C2163 of No 1 School of Navigation and Bomb Dropping, which dived into the ground after stalling in a spin and is buried in Callington Cemetery. |
16-Aug |
Lt |
McINTYRE, JAMES BENNETT |
He was flying DH4, A7781 of No 55 Sqn. They had dropped their bombs on Darmstadt and were returning when they were attacked by enemy fighters and they were shot down before re-crossing the lines. He is buried in Sarralbel Military Cemetery. |
16-Aug |
2 Lt |
McLEAN, CHESLEY |
He was killed whilst flying Camel, B7240 of No 4 Fighting School, when the wings folded up during a formation dive over the North Sea and is commemorated on the Hollybrook Memorial, Southampton. |
16-Aug |
Clk 2 |
MORTON, JAMES (120230) |
He died in 1st Northern General Hospital, Newcastle from injuries sustained in a fire on 13 Aug 1918 whilst serving as a Clerk (Stores) with No 2 (Northern) Stores Distribution Park and is buried in Glasgow Western Necropolis. |
16-Aug |
Lt |
PAYTON, JOHN LESLIE |
He was killed in action whilst flying SE5A, C6496 No 84 Sqn, which was last spinning down after having two wings shot away and is commemorated on the Arras Flying. Services Memorial. |
16-Aug |
2 Lt |
SHUTTLEWORTH, RICHARD WELBURY |
He was killed whilst flying RE8, 7695 of No 1 Training Depot Station, which spun into the ground from a steep gliding turn during landing and is buried in Thornton-in-Craven (St Mary) Churchyard. |
16-Aug |
2 Lt |
SOMERVILLE, PHILLIP TOWNSHEND |
He was killed whilst flying FE2b, D9928 of No 101 Sqn, which crashed in a forced landing during a bombing raid and is buried in Puchvillers British Cemetery. |
16-Aug |
Pte 2 |
WOOLWAY, RICHARD (264816) |
He died in Queen Alexandra Hospital, Dunkirk from an accidental (machine) gun shot wound to the abdomen whilst serving as a Batman with No 217 Sqn and is buried in Dunkirk Town Cemetery. |
17-Aug |
2 Lt |
ALEXANDER, THOMAS MALCOLMSON |
He was killed whilst flying SE5A, E4014 of No 41 Sqn, which was shot down by enemy fighters and is buried in Zantvoorde British Cemetery. |
17-Aug |
2AM |
BONSALL, JOHN (22976) |
He was died in 2 General Hospital, Le Havre from appendicitis, peritonitis and cardiac failure whilst serving as an Electrician with No 48 Sqn and is buried in Ste. Marie Cemetery, Le Havre. |
17-Aug |
Lt |
CUNNINGHAM, HAROLD SHERRATT |
A member of 47th Bn Canadian Infantry attached to the RAF, he was died from wounds sustained whilst serving on the Western Front and is buried in Ste. Marie Cemetery, Le Havre. |
17-Aug |
1AM |
HILL, ALFRED (9082) |
He was captured on 25 May 1918 whilst serving as a Wireless Operator with No 53 Sqn and died in captivity from general debility, he is buried in Glageon Communal Cemetery. |
17-Aug |
Boy |
LUCAS, DONALD LESLIE (86646) |
He died in Lincoln County Hospital from malignant endo carditis whilst training as a Carpenter with the Boys' Training Wing (Cranwell) and is buried in Ifield (St Margaret) Churchyard, Crawley. |
17-Aug |
2 Lt |
ROBINSON, FREDERICK COLYER |
He was killed whilst flying Camel, F4179 of No 43 Training Sqn, which spun into the ground from a turn at low level and is buried in Andover Cemetery. |
17-Aug |
Capt |
ROYLE, LEOPOLD VICTOR ARNOLD MC |
He was killed in a SE5A whilst serving as a flight commander with No 111 Sqn and is buried in Ramleh War Cemetery. |
17-Aug |
2 Lt |
SCOTT, GEORGE BERTRAM |
He was killed whilst flying Camel, C1660 of No 28 Training Depot Station, which spun into the ground whilst attempting a forced landing and is buried in Oxford (Botley) Cemetery. |
17-Aug |
Flt Cdt |
VALLENTINE, JACK |
He died from pneumonia whilst serving at the Base Depot, Egypt and is buried in Alexandria (Chatby) Jewish Cemetery No.3. |
17-Aug |
Flt Cdt |
WILLIAMS, HENRY WARBURTON (110760) |
He was killed whilst flying DH9, B9341 of No 2 Fighting School, which spun into ground and burst into flames and is buried in Great Crosby (St Luke) Churchyard. |
17-Aug |
Lt |
WOOD, CHARLES LEWIS |
He died as a Prisoner of War from wounds sustained on 10 Aug 1918 whilst flying Camel, F5934 of No 201 Sqn, which was shot down in combat with 10 enemy aircraft and is buried in Tournai Communal Cemetery Allied Extension. |
18-Aug |
2 Lt |
BEIRNE, WILLIAM |
He was serving with No 89 Sqn and died from natural causes, he is buried in St Albans Cemetery. |
18-Aug |
Flt Cdt |
BROADHEAD, FRANK |
He was killed whilst flying Camel, C9330 of No 42 Training Sqn, which failed to recover from a spin at too low an altitude and is buried in Great Coates (St Nicholas) Churchyard. |
18-Aug |
3AM |
BROWN, WILLIAM HENRY (58628) |
He died in the RN Hospital, Padstow from teorema (empyema) whilst serving as a Fitter (Aero Engine) with No 250 Sqn and is buried in Benhilton (All Saints) Churchyard. |
18-Aug |
1AM |
FORD, HAROLD JOHN (1887) |
He had been discharged from the RFC on 16 Apr 1917 suffering from tubercle of the lung having served as a Fitter (General) with No 35 (Reserve) Sqn, presumably dying from the condition and is buried in Torquay Cemetery and Extension. |
18-Aug |
Lt |
HUNT, DAVID REGINALD |
He was killed whilst flying Dolphin, E4491 of No 1 Aeroplane Depot and is buried in Les Baraques Military Cemetery, Sangatte. |
18-Aug |
Flt Cdt |
JENNINGS, ERIC KINGSLEY YOUNG (117199) |
He died in Lincoln County Hospital from injuries sustained on 14 Aug 1918 whilst flying DH6, C7867 of No 48 Training Depot Station, whilst crashed after stalling in a turn and is buried in Lincoln (Newport) Cemetery. |
18-Aug |
2AM |
PALEY, ROLAND (63156) |
He died, cause unknown, whilst serving as a Driver with No 250 Sqn and is buried in Leeds (Harehills) Cemetery. |
18-Aug |
Pte 2 |
PRATT, WILLIAM JAMES (249113) |
He died in the RN Hospital, Padstow from influenza and pneumonia whilst serving as a Labourer with No 250 Sqn at Padstow and is buried in Streatham Park Cemetery. |
18-Aug |
Sgt |
ROBINSON, THOMAS SPROWELL |
He died from injuries sustained the previous day whilst flying DH9, B9341 of No 2 Fighting School, which spun into ground and burst into flames, he is buried in Poulton-le-Fylde Cemetery. |
18-Aug |
Sgt |
WILLIAMS, WILLIAM JAMES LESLIE (591) |
A Fitter (General), he died in 4th Northern General Hospital, Lincolm from injuries sustained on 2 Aug 1918 whilst flying Avro 504J, C4320 of No 46 Training Depot Station, which crashed after stalling in a climbing turn and is buried in Smethwick Old Churchyard. |
19-Aug |
Lt |
BRAVERY, FREDERICK JAMES |
He was killed whilst flying as 2nd pilot in Handley Page O/400, D4593 of No 14 AAP, which crashed in a forced landing after fabric was stripped away from the wing and is buried in Worthing (Broadwater) Cemetery. |
19-Aug |
3AM |
BRYANT, JAMES WILLIAM (267206) |
He died, cause unknown, whilst serving at RAF Pulham (Airship Station) and is buried in Dormans Land Baptist Chapelyard. |
19-Aug |
2 Lt |
BUCKLAND, CECIL JOHN |
He was killed whilst flying Bristol, F2B, C4675 of No 44 Training Depot Station, which spun into the ground on take off and is buried in Holt Old Cemetery. |
19-Aug |
Lt |
CAMPBELL, NORMAN CECIL SANDERSON |
He was killed whilst flying DH6, B2787 of No 58 Training Depot Station, which collided with Avro 504K, E2929 of No 44 TDS near Cranwell and is buried in Cranwell (St Andrew) Churchyard. |
19-Aug |
2 Lt |
CAVANAGH, JOHN CHARLES |
He was killed in action whilst flying DH9, D5667 of No 218 Sqn and is buried in Les Baraques Military Cemetery, Sangatte. |
19-Aug |
2 Lt |
DAVIES, JOHN HAYDN |
He was killed in action whilst flying DH9, D504 of No 98 Sqn, which was seen to go down in flames near Roisel and is buried in Pargny British Cemetery. |
19-Aug |
Lt |
DAVIS, RONALD HERBERT |
He was killed in action whilst flying Bristol F2B, D8037 of No 48 Sqn, which collided with another aircraft at 10,000 ft over Peronne and is buried in Fouquescourt British Cemetery. |
19-Aug |
2 Lt |
FITTON, WILLIAM |
He was killed in action whilst flying RE8, C2426 of No 6 Sqn, which failed to return from a recce sortie and is buried in Wavans British Cemetery. |
19-Aug |
Lt |
GLASSE, EDWARD SOUTHEY |
He was killed in action whilst flying Bristol F2B, C926 of No 48 Sqn, which collided with another aircraft of the same unit at 10,000 ft near Peronne and is buried in Hillside Cemetery, Le Quesnel. |
19-Aug |
2AM |
GREENLAND, GEORGE (194997) |
He was killed whilst flying in flying Handley Page O/400, D4593 of No 14 AAP, which crashed in a forced landing after fabric was stripped away from the wing during a test flight and is buried in City of London and Tower Hamlets Cemetery. |
19-Aug |
Lt |
HAZEN, THOMAS DOUGLAS |
He was killed in action whilst flying SE5A, E1348 of No 56 Sqn, which was last seen in a flat spin during a combat near Bapaume and is commemorated on the Arras Flying Services Memorial. |
19-Aug |
Capt |
HORSLEY, OSWALD MC and Bar |
He was killed along with his observer, in RE8, A4205 of the RAE, which crashed due to mechanical or structural failure during a test flight and is buried in Steep (All Saints) Churchyard. |
19-Aug |
Lt |
LEE, WILLIAM |
He was killed whilst flying Avro 504J, B3223 of No 58 Training Sqn, which stalled during slow spiral descent and is buried in Suez War Memorial Cemetery. |
19-Aug |
2 Lt |
LOCKE, EDWARD GEORGE |
He was killed in action whilst flying in Bristol F2B, C926 of No 48 Sqn, which collided with another aircraft of the same unit at 10,000 ft near Peronne and is buried in Hillside Cemetery, Le Quesnel. |
19-Aug |
Lt |
MACBETH, ROBERT EDWARD ANDREW |
He was killed whilst test flying Handley Page O/400, D4593 of No 14 AAP, which crashed in a forced landing after fabric was stripped away from the wing and is buried in Maxstoke (St Michael) Churchyard. |
19-Aug |
AM1 |
MAY, JAMES BENJAMIN (41388) |
A Rigger (Aero), he was killed whilst flying in flying Handley Page O/400, D4593 of No 14 AAP, which crashed in a forced landing after fabric was stripped away from the wing during a test flight and is buried in Nottingham (New Basford) Cemetery |
19-Aug |
1AM |
MELDRUM, ARCHIBALD MCLAUGHLAN (123679) |
He died at Lewisham Military Hospital from injuries, cause unknown, whilst serving as a Labourer with No 1 Stores Depot and is buried in Edinburgh Eastern Cemetery. |
19-Aug |
3AM |
MORTON, JOHN (277133) |
He died in the Military Hospital, Aylesbury from broncho-pneumonia whilst serving or training as a Fitter (Aero Engine) at the School of Technical Training, Halton Camp and is buried in Altrincham Bowdon and Hale (Altrincham) Cemetery. |
19-Aug |
3AM |
OFFORD, CHARLES WILLIAM (163783) |
He was killed whilst flying in flying Handley Page O/400, D4593 of No 14 AAP, which crashed in a forced landing after fabric was stripped away from the wing during a test flight and is buried in Acton Cemetery. |
19-Aug |
2AM |
OSTLER, ALBERT HENRY (62446) |
He died in 2nd Northern General Hospital, Leeds from injuries sustained on 10 Aug 1918 whilst serving as a Fitter (General) with No 76 Sqn in a fire when residual vapour in a petrol tank exploded at Helperby and is buried in or was cremated at Islington Cemetery and Crematorium. |
19-Aug |
Capt |
PHILLIPS, THOMAS |
He died from injuries sustained on 13 Aug 1918 whilst flying in DH6, B3059 of No 36 Training Depot Station during a mid-air collision and is buried in Lancaster Cemetery. |
19-Aug |
Capt |
RENWICK, HUGH ARCHIBALD |
He was killed whilst flying as the observer in RE8, A4205 of the RAE, which crashed due to mechanical or structural failure during a test flight and is buried in Farnborough (Victoria Road) Cemetery. |
19-Aug |
Lt |
ROBERTS, C H |
He was killed in action whilst flying DH9, D504 of No 98 Sqn, which was seen to go down in flames near Roisel and is buried in Pargny British Cemetery. |
19-Aug |
2 Lt |
ROWE, MARCUS EARLD |
He was killed whilst flying DH9, D491 of No 6 Training Depot Station, which entered an unintentional spin from 50 ft and failed to recover, bursting into flames on impact and is buried in Yatesbury (All Saints) Churchyard. |
19-Aug |
Cdt |
SCOTT, SNOWDEN APPLETON |
He was killed whilst flying Avro 504K, E2929 of No 44 Training Depot Station, which collided with DH6, B2787 of No 58 TDS near Cranwell and is buried in Seaham Cemetery. |
19-Aug |
2 Lt |
SHERLOCK, CLARENCE EDWARD |
He was killed whist flying Avro 504K, E2929 of No 44 Training Depot Station, which collided with DH6, B2787 of No 58 TDS near Cranwell and is buried in Cliveden War Cemetery. |
19-Aug |
AM3 |
SIMMONDS, HORACE (119946) |
A Rigger (Aero) he was killed whilst flying in flying Handley Page O/400, D4593 of No 14 AAP, which crashed in a forced landing after fabric was stripped away from the wing during a test flight and is buried in Maxstoke (St Michael) Churchyard. |
19-Aug |
Capt |
SUTHERLAND, JAMES LAWRENCE CATHCART |
He was the observer to 2 Lt E C Clarke in DH9, D3088 of No 104 Sqn on a raid against Thionville on 13 Aug 1918, they were hit by AA fire over the target and he was captured. He later died of wounds sustained and is buried in Chambieres French National Cemetery, Metz . |
19-Aug |
Lt |
WASE, JOHN EDGELOW |
He was killed in an accident whilst flying DH9, D5667 of No 218 Sqn and is buried in Les Baraques Military Cemetery, Sangatte. |
19-Aug |
Cdt |
WILTSHIRE, CHARLES EDWARD (128152) |
He was killed whilst flying DH6, B2787 of No 58 Training Depot Station, which collided with Avro 504K, E2929 of No 44 TDS near Cranwell and is buried in Carlton Cemetery. |
19-Aug |
2 Lt |
WOODEND, CHARLES WILLIAM |
He was killed in action whilst flying in Bristol F2B, D8037 of No 48 Sqn, which collided with another aircraft at 10,000 ft over Peronne and is buried in Fouquescourt British Cemetery. |
20-Aug |
Clk 1 |
EASTWOOD, JAMES ALEC (62253) |
He accidentally drowned at Culham in Oxfordshire whilst serving as a Clerk (Stores) with No 3 Stores Depot and is buried in Leeds (Lawns Wood) Cemetery. |
20-Aug |
Lt |
FOTHERGILL, WILFRID THOMPSON |
He was killed in action whilst flying RE8, C2596 of No 5 Sqn, which is believed to have been hit by a shell and is buried in Villers-Bretonneux Military Cemetery. |
20-Aug |
Lt |
HEATH, GRAHAME AFC |
He was killed whilst flying Camel, E4414 of the Fleet Practice Station at Turnhouse, which crashed on landing due to an engine failure and is buried in Birmingham (Brandwood End) Cemetery. |
20-Aug |
Lt |
KIRWAN, LAIRD |
He was killed whilst flying in RE8, B6611 of No 30 Sqn, which dived into the ground after stalling in a turn and is buried in Baghdad (North Gate) War Cemetery. |
20-Aug |
2 Lt |
PACKER, JOSEPH |
He was killed whilst flying Bristol F2B, C759 of No 44 Training Depot Station, which collided with B826 of the same unit during an air fighting practice flight and is buried in Swindon (Christ Church) Burial Ground. |
20-Aug |
Capt |
PAGE, LANCE St ALLARD MARCH |
He was killed whilst flying RE8, B6611 of No 30 Sqn, which dived into the ground after stalling in a turn and is buried in Baghdad (North Gate) War Cemetery. |
20-Aug |
Lt |
PARLEE, GEORGE WILLIAM HUGH |
He was killed in action whilst flying in RE8, C2596 of No 5 Sqn, which is believed to have been hit by a shell and is buried in Villers-Bretonneux Military Cemetery. |
20-Aug |
Lt |
SMITH, DONALD MCQUISTAN |
He died from injuries sustained on 17 Aug 1918 whilst flying Camel, E1517 of the Central Despatch Pool. He had made a forced landing and was crawling under the machine to retrieve a Holt Flair when he was struck by the propeller. A fuel leak then resulted in the aircraft igniting, which destroyed the machine, he is buried in Lincoln (Newport) Cemetery. |
20-Aug |
Lt |
WESTMORELAND, EDWIN HERBERT |
He was killed whilst flying Bristol F2B, B826 of No 44 Training Depot Station, which collided with C759 of the same unit during an air fighting practice flight and is buried in Oxford (Wolvercote) Cemetery. |
20-Aug |
2AM |
WINROW, ALBERT (104987) |
A Fitter (General), he died from injuries sustained the previous day whilst flying in Handley Page O/400, D4593 of No 14 AAP during a test flight and is buried in Manchester Southern Cemetery. |
20-Aug |
Lt |
WOLSTENHOLME, JAMES BENJAMIN WALLACE |
He was killed whilst flying Avro 504, B8691 of No 47 Training Depot Station, which dived into the ground from a flat turn at Doncaster and is buried in Willesden New Cemetery. |
21-Aug |
Pte 2 |
BENNETT, WILLIAM ROBERT (139325) |
He died, cause unknown, whilst serving as a Labourer in the stores at No 30 Training Depot Station and is buried in St Albans Cemetery. |
21-Aug |
Lt |
BIRD, FREDERIC VALENTINE |
He was killed whilst flying RE8, E232 of No 12 Sqn, which was hit by machine gun fire during a corps reconnaissance and is buried in Bienvillers Military Cemetery. |
21-Aug |
Lt |
BROWNRIGG, THOMAS |
He drowned whilst flying RE8, C2642 of No 37 Training Depot Station after it crashed into the sea and is buried in Southampton Old Cemetery. |
21-Aug |
2 Lt |
BULLOCK, REGINALD HENRY |
He was killed whilst flying Felixstowe F2A, N4546 of RAF Felixstowe, which crashed in a bank following an engine failure and is buried in Harwich Cemetery. |
21-Aug |
2 Lt |
CURTIS, HERBERT CECIL |
He was killed whilst flying DH4, F6112 of No 107 Sqn, which was shot down by enemy fighters and is commemorated on the Arras Flying Services Memorial. |
21-Aug |
2 Lt |
DAVIES, FREDERICK GEORGE |
He was killed whilst flying as an observer in DH4, F6112 of No 107 Sqn, which was shot down by enemy fighters and is commemorated on the Arras Flying Services Memorial. |
21-Aug |
2 Lt |
HOJEL, JONATHAN GEORGE |
He was killed in a flying accident whilst flying Camel, D9619 of No 210 Sqn and is buried in Dunkirk Town Cemetery. |
21-Aug |
Lt |
HUMMERSTONE, LAWRENCE GEORGE |
He was killed in action whilst flying as an observer in a RE8 of No 12 Sqn by machine gun fire and is buried in Bac-du-Sud British Cemetery, Bailleulval. |
21-Aug |
2AM |
JEFFREY, FRANCIS JOHN (54549) |
He died from gun shot wounds in shoulder and scalp sustained on 8 July whilst serving as a Driver with No 99 Sqn during a bombing raid and is buried in St Sever Cemetery Extension, Rouen. |
21-Aug |
Lt |
KEEN, STEPHEN WHITWORTH |
He died in No 3 (Canadian) Casualty Clearing Station from wounds (fractured skull) sustained whilst flying SE5A, C1131 of No 60 Sqn and is buried in St Hilaire Cemetery Extension, Frevent. |
21-Aug |
Lt |
MANZETTI, CHARLES ALBERT |
He was killed whilst flying Camel, B6446 of No 50 Training Depot Station, which spun into the ground and is buried in Eastbourne (Ocklynge) Cemetery. |
21-Aug |
Lt |
McINTYRE, LORNE HOWSON |
He was killed in action whilst flying Camel, F1960 of No 3 Sqn, which was last seen over Bapaume during an offensive patrol and is commemorated on the Arras Flying Services Memorial. |
21-Aug |
2AM |
OATES, HARVEY COOPER (124380) |
He was killed whilst serving as a Fitter (Aero Engine) with No 21 Training Depot Station when he was struck by the propeller of Avro 504, D6319 and is buried in Bamford (St John the Baptist) Churchyard. |
21-Aug |
2AM |
RICHARDS, WILLIAM (118127) |
He died in Fargo Military Hospital from osteomyelitis whilst serving as a Labourer with No 58 Kite Balloon Sect and is buried in Nunhead (All Saints) Cemetery. |
21-Aug |
Lt |
STUBLEY, LESLIE MILLER |
He was killed whilst flying in RE8, E232 of No 12 Sqn, which was lost in combat and is buried in Bienvillers Military Cemetery. |
22-Aug |
Pte 2 |
ATKINS, CYRIL JAMES EDWARD (267721) |
He died in the Military Hospital, Aylesbury whilst serving as a Rigger (Aero) at the School of Technical Training, Halton and is buried in Oxford (Rose Hill) Cemetery. |
22-Aug |
Lt |
CARTWRIGHT, EDWARD |
He was pilot of DH9, D5729 of No 104 Sqn on a raid against the BASF works in Mannheim. They were attacked by fighters after leaving the target and seen to spin down out of control, both men being killed. He is buried in Roppenheim Communal Cemetery. |
22-Aug |
2 Lt |
CASE, SIDNEY FOLEY |
He was killed whilst flying Camel, F4180 of No 29 Training Depot Station, which dived into the ground and is buried in Dudley Borough Cemetery. |
22-Aug |
2 Lt |
CUNNINGHAM, JAMES BRIGHTWELL |
He was killed in action whilst flying DH4, F6169 of No 205 Sqn, which dived into ground after stalling in a turn as it attempted to land on its return from a bombing raid and is buried in Wavans British Cemetery. |
22-Aug |
2 Lt |
FLETCHER, EDWARD CORSTON |
He was killed in action whilst flying O/400, C3492 of No 214 Sqn, which came down in the North Sea and is buried in Flushing (Vlissingen) Northern Cemetery. |
22-Aug |
2 Lt |
FOX, WALTER ROBERT SEYMOUR |
He died from wounds sustained whilst flying a RE8 of No 15 Sqn and is buried in Bagneux British Cemetery, Gezaincourt. |
22-Aug |
Cdt |
FRIZZELL, NORMAN STUART (152752) |
He was killed whilst flying in Curtis JN-4, C239 in Canada, which crashed at Bromsville, Ontario and is buried in Toronto (Mount Pleasant) Cemetery. |
22-Aug |
Lt |
LAVINGTON, LAURENCE JAMES |
He was observer to Capt C E Pither in RE8, D4912 of No 12 Sqn, which was shot down by enemy fighters and is buried at Charmes Military Cemetery, Essegney. |
22-Aug |
2 Lt |
MOORHOUSE, WILLIAM |
He was observer to Lt P C Saxby in a DH9 (probably D1061) of No 104 Sqn on a raid against the BASF works in Mannheim. He was killed by shell fragments although his pilot was able to get back to base. He is buried in Charmes Military Cemetery, Essegney. |
22-Aug |
Lt |
MULLEN, ARNOLD GEORGE LEIGHTON |
He was observer to Lt E Cartwright in a DH9, D5279 of No 104 Sqn on a raid against the BASF works in Mannheim. They were attacked by fighters after leaving the target and seen to spin down out of control, both men being killed. He is buried in Charmes Military Cemetery, Essegney. |
22-Aug |
Lt |
NOEL, TOM CECIL MC and Bar |
He was killed whilst flying as the observer in Bristol F2B, D7993 of No 20 Sqn, which was shot down by an enemy fighter over Westroosebeke. He is buried in Perth (China Wall) Cemetery in Zillebeke. |
22-Aug |
2 Lt |
PICKARD, CECIL GERALD VERITY |
He was the observer to 2 Lt R Searle in DH9, D1048 of No 104 Sqn on a raid against the BASF works at Mannheim. They were attacked before reaching the target, but nevertheless dropped their bombs but were soon overwhelmed by the enemy fighters and seen to spin down out of control. However, Searle must have recovered as he was captured but Pickard had been killed. He is buried in Niederzwehren Cemetery. |
22-Aug |
Capt |
PITHER, CECIL EDWARD |
He was killed whilst flying RE8, D4912 of No 12 Sqn, which was shot down by enemy fighters and is buried in Bienvillers Military Cemetery. |
22-Aug |
Mem |
SCAMMELL, LILY (9239 ) |
A member of the WRAF, she was killed/died whilst serving with No 17 Wing and is buried in Branksome Park (All Saints) Churchyard, Poole. |
22-Aug |
2 Lt |
SCRIBBINS, WILLIAM HOWARD |
He was killed whilst flying RE8, D4980 of No 1 Training Depot Station, which broke up in a spin and is buried in Crowthorne (St John the Baptist) Churchyard. |
22-Aug |
2 Lt |
TUPMAN, ARTHUR LYON |
He was killed in action whilst flying Camel, F1969 of No 80 Sqn, which failed to return from a sortie and is buried in Bronfay Farm Military Cemetery, Bray-sur-Somme. |
22-Aug |
1AM |
TURNER, SAMUEL (213962) |
He drowned, presumably after coming down in the sea whilst serving as an aerial gunner at the Mudros Repair Base and is commemorated on the Doiran Memorial. |
23-Aug |
Lt |
BLUNDELL, ALFRED GRESHAM |
He was killed whilst flying DH6, F3400 of No 252 Sqn, which folded up in the air and is buried in Blackpool Cemetery. |
23-Aug |
Capt |
CHILD, JAMES MARTIN |
He was killed whilst serving at No 1 Fighting School in a motor accident and is buried in Chingford Mount Cemetery. However another sources states he was killed whilst attempting to rescue others from an aircraft crash. |
23-Aug |
2 Lt |
CLARKE, GERALD WILFRED FRANCIS |
He was killed in an accident when he was struck by the propeller of Avro 504, F2209 whilst training with No 42 (Training) Sqn, having received his 'Wings' two weeks earlier. He is buried in Brompton Cemetery. |
23-Aug |
2 Lt |
CORKERY, JOSEPH PHILIP |
He was killed whilst flying a DH9 of No 6 (Adriatic) Group, which failed to return from a sortie and is commemorated on the Doiran Memorial. |
23-Aug |
Lt |
DRINKWATER, EDWARD OSCAR |
He was killed whilst flying FK8, F4364 of No 2 Sqn, which was shot down by AA fire and is buried in Brown's Road Military Cemetery, Festubert. |
23-Aug |
2 Lt |
DUTHIE, DAVID OGILVIE |
He was killed whilst flying in FK8, F4364 of No 2 Sqn, which was shot down by AA fire and is buried in Brown's Road Military Cemetery, Festubert. |
23-Aug |
2AM |
FOX, ALBERT HENRY (49873) |
He died in Shorncliffe Military Hospital from appendicitis whilst serving as a Photographer at RAF Manston and is buried in Fairford (St Mary) Churchyard. |
23-Aug |
Cdt |
HACKER, JAMES MacMILLAN (74813) |
He was killed when he fell out of the Curtis JN-4 in which he was flying during training in Canada and is buried in Summerside Peoples' Cemetery. |
23-Aug |
Capt |
HALES, JOHN PLAYFORD |
He was killed in action whilst flying Camel, D9671 of No 203 Sqn, which was shot down by AA fire near Bray and is buried in Meaulte Military Cemetery. |
23-Aug |
Lt |
HAMPTON, FRANK ALBERT FREDERICK |
He was killed whilst flying RE8, C2428 of No 5 Training Depot Station, which dived into the ground vertically from a flat turn at 200-300 ft and is buried in Meaulte Military Cemetery. |
23-Aug |
2 Lt |
HAYWARD, FRANK RUPERT |
He was killed whilst flying RE8, A4510 of No 36 Training Depot Station, which side-slipped into the ground from a turn during a landing and is buried in Manchester Southern Cemetery. |
23-Aug |
Flt Cdt |
HEPBURN, ANDREW ANDERSON |
He was killed whilst flying in DH9, C1334 of No 1 Fighting School (Turnberry), which was involved in a mid-air collision and is buried in Dunfermline Abbey Churchyard. |
23-Aug |
2 Lt |
HOBBS, THOMAS GODWIN |
He died from gun shot wounds in the abdomen received in action whilst flying in a RE8 of No 59 Sqn and is buried in Bagneux British Cemetery, Gezaincourt. |
23-Aug |
Lt |
McCALLUM, JOHN ROSS ROBERT GORDON |
He was killed in action whilst flying FK8, D5175 of No 8 Sqn, which failed to return from a recce sortie and is buried in Douchy-les-Ayette British Cemetery. |
23-Aug |
2 Lt |
McFARLAN, ARCHIBALD |
He was killed whilst flying DH9, C1334 of No 1 Fighting School, which was involved in a mid-air collision and is buried in Girvan (Doune) Cemetery |
23-Aug |
2 Lt |
MELVIN, WILL SIMPSON |
He was killed whilst flying in FK8, D5177 of No 2 Sqn, which was brought down by AA fire and is buried in Marzingarbe Communal Cemetery Extension. |
23-Aug |
2 Lt |
NEILSON, ALLAN ALFRED |
He was killed in action whilst flying in RE8, C2269 of No 12 Sqn and is buried in Bac-du-Sud British Cemetery, Bailleulval. |
23-Aug |
Lt |
PALMER, ARTHUR BAILEY BENTICK |
He died as a result of injuries sustained the previous day whilst flying in RE8, A or C4598 of No 35 Training Depot Station, which crashed after colliding with the top wing of another aircraft on take off and is buried in He is buried in Hanwell Cemetery. |
23-Aug |
2 Lt |
PEPPER, EDWARD HERBERT |
He was killed in action whilst flying FK8, D5177 of No 2 Sqn, which was brought down by AA fire and is buried in Marzingarbe Communal Cemetery Extension. |
23-Aug |
3AM |
PETTIT, JOHN CHARLES (225270) |
He was killed whilst flying as a Wireless Operator in a DH9 of No 6 (Adriatic) Group during a raid to Cattero and is commemorated on the Doiran Memorial. |
23-Aug |
2 Lt |
REES, FRANCIS EDWARD |
He was killed in action whilst flying in O/400, C9659 of No 215 Sqn, which failed to return from a night raid and is buried in Sarralbe Military Cemetery. |
23-Aug |
2 Lt |
SCOTT, HERBERT |
He was killed in action whilst flying in FK8, D5175 of No 8 Sqn, which failed to return from a recce sortie and is buried in Douchy-les-Ayette British Cemetery. |
23-Aug |
Cdt |
SQUIRE, LEONARD PERCY |
He was killed whilst flying Avro 504, F2209 of No 34 Training Depot Station, which lost its tail following during recover from a loop and is buried in Lincoln (Newport) Cemetery. |
23-Aug |
2 Lt |
STOTT, JOHN |
He was killed in action whilst flying in O/400, C9659 of No 215 Sqn, which failed to return from a night raid and is buried in Sarralbe Military Cemetery. |
23-Aug |
Pte ? |
TOTHILL, LEWIS GEORGE (278364) |
He died from pneumonia whilst serving at training at the School of Technical Training (Halton Camp) and is buried in Crediton (Holy Cross) Churchyard. |
23-Aug |
1AM |
WHEELER, CECIL (3314) |
He died in 3 Stationary Hospital, Rouen from a fractured skull sustained in an accident whilst serving as a Fitter (General) with the Engine Repair Shop and is buried in St Sever Cemetery Extension, Rouen. |
24-Aug |
2 Lt |
BELL, OLIVER |
He was killed in action whilst flying in DH9, D1666 of No 99 Sqn and is buried in Charmes Military Cemetery, Essegney. |
24-Aug |
Lt |
BENNETT, LOUIS Jnr. |
He was killed in action whilst flying SE5A, E3947 of No 40 Sqn, when he was shot down in flames after destroying two observation balloons. He is buried in Weston Machpelah Cemetery. |
24-Aug |
2 Lt |
BOOTH, STANLEY CHARLES |
He was killed whilst flying FK8, B4196 of No 6 Training Depot Station, which struck the ground in a flat spin whilst reloading the gun and is buried in Woolwich Cemetery. |
24-Aug |
Lt |
CARPENTER, ERIC EDWIN |
He died as a result of injuries sustained on 22 Aug 1918 whilst flying in RE8, A or C4598 of No 35 Training Depot Station, which crashed after colliding with the top wing of another aircraft on take off and is buried in Walthamstow (St Peter in the Forest) Churchyard. |
24-Aug |
2 Lt |
CLAYTON, EDWARD HAROLD |
He died from wounds sustained on 11 Aug 1918 whilst flying in DH9, D1721 of No 98 Sqn, which failed to return from a sortie and is buried in Valenciennes (St Roch) Communal Cemetery. |
24-Aug |
2 Lt |
COLLIER, DOUGLAS CHARLES |
He was killed in action whilst flying SE5A, D6121 of No 56 Sqn, which failed to return from a patrol and is commemorated on the Arras Flying Services Memorial. |
24-Aug |
2 Lt |
DILLON, WILLIAM HENRY |
He was killed whilst flying Camel, E1488 of No 70 Sqn during a practice flight and is buried in Longuenesse (St Omer) Souvenir Cemetery. |
24-Aug |
Pte 2 |
DOCHERTY, PATRICK (143021) |
He was killed in action during an air raid on Bertangles whilst serving as a Cook with No 85 Sqn and is buried in Villers-Bretonneux Military Cemetery. |
24-Aug |
Lt |
JAMESON, JAMES BRUCE |
He was killed in action whilst serving with No 48 Sqn during an air raid on Bertangles and is buried in Villers-Bretonneux Military Cemetery. |
24-Aug |
2AM |
MANN, ADAM (123954) |
He was killed in action during an air raid on Bertangles whilst serving as a Turner with No 85 Sqn and is buried in Villers-Bretonneux Military Cemetery. |
24-Aug |
2 Lt |
McCARTHY, THOMAS |
He was killed whilst flying FK8, D5176 of No 82 Sqn, which is believed to have been brought down by anti-aircraft fire during a bombing mission on Warneton, he is buried in Strand Military Cemetery. |
24-Aug |
Mem |
NUTLEY, MARY ALEXANDRA (1897) |
A member of the WRAF she was killed/died whilst serving at No 1 School of Navigation and Bomb Dropping and is buried in Andover Cemetery. |
24-Aug |
1AM |
POLE, LEONARD (14496) |
He died from wounds sustained during an air raid on Bertangles whilst serving as a Driver with No 23 Sqn and is buried in Villers-Bretonneux Military Cemetery. |
24-Aug |
Lt |
SCRACE, JOHN |
He was killed in a flying accident whilst serving as an instructor, flying SE5A, E3953 of No 21 Training Depot Station, which spun into the ground and is buried in Gillingham (Woodlands) Cemetery. |
24-Aug |
Cpl |
SMITH, HARRY (36960) |
He had been compulsorily transferred to the 6th Manchester Regiment on 5 Feb 1918 and was killed in action on the Western Front and is buried in Regina Trench Cemetery, Grandcourt. |
24-Aug |
2 Lt |
SOMERVILLE, CECIL WILLIAM |
He was killed whilst flying as an observer in FK8, D5176 of No 82 Sqn, which is believed to have been brought down by anti-aircraft fire during a bombing mission on Warneton, he is buried in Strand Military Cemetery. |
24-Aug |
2 Lt |
SPENCER, THOMAS KNIGHT |
He died from appendicitis whilst serving with No 2 Aircraft Supply Depot and is buried in Terlincthun British Cemetery, Wimille. |
24-Aug |
Capt |
TAYLOR, ASHLEY DUDLEY |
He was killed in action whilst flying DH9, D1666 of No 99 Sqn and is buried in Charmes Military Cemetery, Essegney. |
24-Aug |
2 Lt |
URINOWSKI, ALEXANDER |
He was killed in action during an air raid on Bertangles whilst serving as an observer with No 48 Sqn and is buried in Villers-Bretonneux Military Cemetery. |
24-Aug |
2AM |
WILKES, CHRISTOPHER SAMUEL JOHN (64043) |
He accidentally drowned whilst bathing whilst serving as a Driver with No 9 Balloon Company attached to GHQ, BEF and is buried in Etaples Military Cemetery. |
25-Aug |
2 Lt |
BALDWIN, WILLIAM EVERTON |
He died from wounds sustained whilst flying in a DH4 of No 18 Sqn during a day bombing sortie and is buried in Varennes Military Cemetery. |
25-Aug |
Pte ? |
BASKERVILLE, FREDERICK (186648) |
He was killed whilst flying in DH9, D5587 of No 9 Training Depot Station which crashed on take off following a forced landing due to an engine failure and is buried in Leeds (Beeston) Cemetery. |
25-Aug |
Lt |
BOX, GEORGE HOLYOAKE DFC |
He was killed in action whilst flying O/400, D4592 of No 100 Sqn, which failed to return from a raid and is buried in Charmes Military Cemetery, Essegney. |
25-Aug |
Lt |
BOYD, HENRY |
He was killed in action whilst flying O/400, D4592 of No 100 Sqn, which failed to return from a raid and is buried in Charmes Military Cemetery, Essegney. |
25-Aug |
Sgt |
DOBSON, LEONARD (5014) |
He accidentally drowned whilst serving as an Armourer with No 1 Aeroplane Supply Depot and is buried in Terlincthun British Cemetery, Wimille. |
25-Aug |
Lt |
DODSON, HERBERT LEIGH MIDELTON |
He was killed in action whilst flying Camel, C3314 of No 73 Sqn, which was last seen in combat and is buried in Burries in Vis-en-Artois British Cemetery, Haucourt. |
25-Aug |
3AM |
DYSON, WILLIAM HAMILTON CLARKE (98378) |
He died from a ruptured cerebral abscess whilst serving as a Rigger (Aero) with No 65 Sqn and is buried in Les Baraques Military Cemetery, Sangatte. |
25-Aug |
Lt |
HALL, JAMES HERVEY |
He was killed whilst flying Pup, D4030 of No 32 Training Depot Station, which flew into a mountain whilst flying in mist and is buried in Bury Cemetery, Redvales. |
25-Aug |
Capt |
HILBORN, WILLIAM CARRALL DFC |
He died from injuries sustained on 16 Aug 1918 whilst flying Camel, D8238 of No 45 Sqn and is buried in Montecchio Precalcino Communal Cemetery Extension. |
25-Aug |
Lt |
INCHES, ROBERT KIRK DFC |
He was killed in action whilst flying O/400, D4592 of No 100 Sqn, which failed to return from a raid and is buried in Charmes Military Cemetery, Essegney. |
25-Aug |
2 Lt |
LEE, JOHN ALFRED |
He was the observer to Lt P M Payson in A2131 of No 55 Sqn on a raid against railway targets in Luxembourg. After dropping their bombs, they were attacked by enemy fighters and Lee was killed in the initial attack. His pilot placed his aircraft underneath another for protection and managed to get back to the airfield. He is buried in Charmes Military Cemetery, Essegney. |
25-Aug |
3AM |
OSGUTHORPE, FRANK (136360) |
He was killed whilst serving Fitter (Aero Engine) with No 50 Sqn, when he was accidentally struck by a propeller and is buried in Sheffield (City Road) Cemetery. |
25-Aug |
2 Lt |
ROY, DAVID CHARLES |
He was killed in action whilst flying DH4, F6209 of No 49 Sqn, which was last seen with the starboard tailplane crumpled up and is commemorated on the Arras Flying Services Memorial. |
25-Aug |
Lt |
TAYLOR, EDGAR |
He was killed in action whilst flying Dolphin, D3727 of No 79 Sqn, which was seen to land behind enemy lines during an offensive patrol and is commemorated on the Arras Flying Services Memorial. |
25-Aug |
2 Lt |
TOY, EDMUND CHARLES |
He died from injuries sustained whilst flying Camel, C6358 of No 213 Sqn, which came down behind enemy lines and is commemorated on the Arras Flying Services Memorial. |
25-Aug |
2 Lt |
TRIMBLE, ALAN VINCENT |
He was killed in action whilst flying SE5A, C9260 of No 41 Sqn, which failed to return from a sortie and is commemorated on the Arras Flying Services Memorial. |
25-Aug |
Lt |
WELCH, STANLEY BIRKS |
He was killed in action whilst flying DH4, F6209 of No 49 Sqn, which was last seen with the starboard tailplane crumpled up and is buried in Vis-en-Artois British Cemetery, Haucourt. |
26-Aug |
2 Lt |
BELLOC, LOUIS |
He was killed in action whilst flying Camel, F6028 of No 209 Sqn, which crashed near Remy and is commemorated on the Arras Flying Services Memorial. |
26-Aug |
Pte 2 |
BURNHAM, REGINALD CLIFFORD (228441) |
A Batman, he was serving as a batman with No 215 Sqn and was killed in action whilst flying in O/400, C9716 of No 97 Sqn, which was lost on this date and is buried in Charmes Military Cemetery, Essegney. |
26-Aug |
Pte 1 |
COPLEY, WALTER (219631) |
He was killed whilst flying as the aerial gunner in DH9, D1659 of No 266 Sqn, which came down in the sea north of Brindisi and is commemorated on the Giavera Memorial. |
26-Aug |
2 Lt |
CRAM, JOHN MITCHELL |
He was killed whilst flying Curtis JN-4, C1315 of No 43 Wing and is buried in Ottawa (Beechwood) Cemetery. |
26-Aug |
Cdt |
DUNN, ARTHUR |
He died from injuries sustained the previous day whilst flying in DH9, D5587 of No 9 Training Depot Station which crashed on take off following a forced landing due to an engine failure and is buried in Manchester Southern Cemetery. |
26-Aug |
2 Lt |
GEORGE, JOHN FREDERICK DSM |
He was killed in action whilst flying DH9, D1659 of No 226 Sqn, which came down in the sea north of Brindisi and is commemorated on the Giavera Memorial. |
26-Aug |
Col |
HOPKINSON, BERTRAM CMG, FRS |
He was killed in a flying accident near London whilst flying in Bristol F2B, C4885, which side-slipped into the ground on a flight from Martlesham Heath To Hendon and is buried in Cambridge (St Giles and St Peter) Church Cemetery. He had been Professor of Mechanics and Applied Mechanics at Cambridge since 1903. |
26-Aug |
Sgt |
LESTER, PERCY ALFRED (25660) |
He was killed whilst serving as an Armourer with No 97 Sqn, when he attempted to rescue the crew of O/400, C9716 and is buried in Charmes Military Cemetery, Essegney. |
26-Aug |
Lt |
LYNE, EDGAR MBE |
He was killed whilst serving with No 97 Sqn, when he attempted to rescue the crew of O/400, C9716 and is buried in Charmes Military Cemetery, Essegney. |
26-Aug |
Flt Cdt |
ROE, FRANK |
He died from a fractured skull sustained on 6 Aug 1918 whilst flying a RE8 of No 194 Training Sqn, which crashed after he lost control in a turn and is buried in Alexandria (Hadra) War Memorial Cemetery. |
26-Aug |
1AM |
STANILAND, CHARLES EDWARD SIDNEY (221428) |
He was serving as an aerial gunner with No 97 Sqn and was killed in action whilst flying in O/400, C9716, he is buried in Charmes Military Cemetery, Essegney. |
27-Aug |
Sgt |
ALLAN, ALEXANDER STEWART (406711) MM |
A member of No 55 Sqn, he was observer to 2 Lt J B Dunn flying DH4, B3967, on 25 August on a raid to Cologne. The target was changed to railways in Luxembourg due to strong winds. After dropping their bombs the formation was attacked by six Pfalz scouts and Sgt Allan was wounded. He died of his wounds two days later and is buried in Charmes Military Cemetery, Essegney. He had also been awarded the French Médaille Militaire. |
27-Aug |
3AM |
ATKINSON, ROBERT (116912) |
He was killed in action whilst serving as a Wireless Operator with No 42 Sqn and is buried in Le Grand Hasard Military Cemetery, Morbecque. |
27-Aug |
2 Lt |
COLLIS, T BENHAM |
He was killed in action whilst flying in Bristol F2B, E2514 of No 22 Sqn, which failed to return from a fighter recce sortie and is buried in Hermies Hill British Cemetery. |
27-Aug |
Lt |
EDWARDS, CEDRIC GEORGE |
He was killed in action whilst flying Camel, B6371 of No 209 Sqn, which broke up in the air after being hit by a shell and is commemorated on the Arras Flying Services Memorial. |
27-Aug |
2 Lt |
HOUSTON, WILLIAM DAVID |
He was killed in action whilst flying in RE8, F5876 of No 16 Sqn, which failed to return from a recce sortie and is buried in Aubigny Communal Cemetery Extension. |
27-Aug |
Pte 1 |
KNELL, HARRY ERNEST WATSON (61036) |
He was admitted to the War Hospital, Reading hospital on 12 Aug, where he died from asthenia and heart failure whilst serving as a Batman with No 1 School of Military Aeronautics and is buried in Highgate Cemetery. |
27-Aug |
Pte |
LEVY, T SAMUEL (210909) |
He died from pneumonia whilst serving as a Labourer with No 67 Wing and is buried in Taranto Town Cemetery Extension. |
27-Aug |
Lt |
MOLLISON, JOHN JACK |
He was killed whilst flying Camel, D1928 of No 208 Sqn, which was shot down by Fokker DVIIs near Vis-en-Artois and is buried in Sun Quarry Cemetery, Cherisy. |
27-Aug |
Pte 2 |
PEARCE, JOHN (139718) |
He was reported wounded whilst serving as a Labourer with No 6 Kite Balloon Section but nothing else was ever seen of him and he is commemorated on the Arras Flying Services Memorial. |
27-Aug |
2 Lt |
REID, DAVID SIMPSON |
He was killed in action whilst flying RE8, F5876 of No 16 Sqn, which failed to return from a recce sortie and is buried in Aubigny Communal Cemetery Extension. |
27-Aug |
Pte 2 |
THORNTON, GEORGE EDMOND (133740) |
He was killed in action whilst serving as a Labourer with No 6 Kite Balloon Section and is buried in Bronfay Farm Military Cemetery, Bray-sur-Somme. |
27-Aug |
2 Lt |
WILLIS, ARTHUR ERNEST |
He was killed whilst flying Camel, F1396 of "B" Sqn, Central Flying School, which spun into the ground after the engine was choked on take off and is buried in Upavon Cemetery. |
28-Aug |
2AM |
ALABASTER, WILLIAM ERNEST (33116) |
He died from wounds to the head in No 33 Casualty Clearing Station sustained whilst serving as a Winch Driver/Fitter with No 21 Kite Balloon Section and is buried in Ligny-St. Flochell British Cemetery, Averdoingt. |
28-Aug |
Maj |
CARTER, AUDSLEY RALPH |
He was mortally wounded whilst serving as an artillery liaison officer to 1st Wing and is buried in Aubigny Communal Cemetery Extension. |
28-Aug |
Flt Cdt |
CLARKSON, ERNEST |
He was killed whilst flying Camel, F6457 of No 43 Training Depot Station, which flew into the ground whilst he was attempting to remedy a 'run-away' gun and is buried in Manchester Southern Cemetery. |
28-Aug |
Sgt |
COOKE, MARTIN HERBERT (25222) |
He died in the Military Hospital, Tidworth from appendicitis whilst serving as an Instrument Repairer with No 1 School of Navigation and Bomb Dropping and is buried in Mewsey (Holy Trinity) Churchyard. |
28-Aug |
Lt |
CUTHBERT, JOHN BRYAN |
He was killed in action whilst flying RE8, F5878 of No 13 Sqn, which failed to return from a recce sortie and is commemorated on the Arras Flying Services Memorial. |
28-Aug |
2AM |
FIRTH, EDGAR (108023) |
He had been discharged from the RAF on 25 May 1918 as no longer physically fit for war service, later dying and is buried in Sheffield (Tinsley Park) Cemetery. |
28-Aug |
Pte 2 |
HARRIS, HARRY LOUIS (247122) |
He died, cause unknown, whilst serving as a Labourer at the Record Office and is buried in Nunhead (All Saints) Cemetery. |
28-Aug |
Flt Cdt |
HILL, HAROLD |
He was killed whilst flying in DH9, E610 of No 2 Fighting School, which spun into the ground after stalling in a flat turn and is buried in Stalybridge (St Paul) Churchyard. |
28-Aug |
Lt |
JOHNSON, THOMAS ALAN |
He was killed in action whilst flying RE8, C2505 of No 13 Sqn, which failed to return from a recce sortie and is buried in Croisilles British Cemetery. |
28-Aug |
Lt |
PIM, THOMAS |
He was killed in action whilst flying RE8, F5878 of No 13 Sqn, which failed to return from a recce sortie and is commemorated on the Arras Flying Services Memorial. |
28-Aug |
Pte 2 |
RATCLIFFE, SIDNEY ALFRED (122293) |
He was died from self inflicted wounds (hanging) whilst serving as an Assistant Armourer at the Armament School, Uxbridge and is buried in Pembury (St Peter) New Churchyard. |
28-Aug |
Flt Cdt |
RYAN, HENRY HERBERT WADE (100539) |
He was killed whilst flying RE8, E80 of No 5 Training Depot Station, which spun into the ground from a flat turn at 500 ft and burst into flames on impact, he is buried in Huntingdon (Priory Road) Cemetery. |
28-Aug |
Cdt |
SPOONER, ARTHUR BRACE (154175) |
He was killed whilst flying a Curtiss JN-4 whilst serving in Canada and is buried in Moosomin South Cemetery. |
28-Aug |
Lt |
VIVEASH, ARTHUR JAMES |
He was killed whilst flying RE8, C2505 of No 13 Sqn, which failed to return from a recce sortie and is buried in Penarth Cemetery. |
28-Aug |
2 Lt |
WINDOW, KENNETH PERCIVAL |
He was killed whilst flying Camel, F4178 of No 43 Training Depot Station, which flew into the ground at high speed and turned over, he is buried in Penarth Cemetery. |
29-Aug |
2 Lt |
AMOS, JAMES |
He was killed in action whilst flying Bristol F2B, E2453 of No 22 Sqn, which failed to return from an operation, he is buried in Queant Road Cemetery, Buissy. |
29-Aug |
1AM |
BELL, WILLIAM LAWS (75435) |
He died, cause unknown, whilst serving as a Driver at the School of Technical Training (Halton) and is buried in Tynemouth (Preston) Cemetery. |
29-Aug |
2 Lt |
BORROWMAN, JOHN JAMES |
He was killed in action whilst flying Bristol F2B, E2453 of No 22 Sqn, which failed to return from an operation and is buried in Quent Road Cemetery, Buissy. |
29-Aug |
Flt Cdt |
BROWNING, FREDERICK THOMAS |
He was killed whilst flying Pup, C1547 of No 21 Training Sqn, which was damaged by fire and is buried in Ismailia War Memorial Cemetery. |
29-Aug |
Lt |
CALDWELL, JAMES |
He was killed whilst flying DH4, F5825 of No 57 Sqn, which was shot down by fighters and is commemorated on the Arras Flying Services Memorial. |
29-Aug |
Lt |
DANIEL, ARTHUR HECTOR ROSS |
He was killed in action whilst flying SE5A, E6003 of No 85 Sqn and is buried in Villers-Bretonneux Military Cemetery. |
29-Aug |
2 Lt |
DINWOODIE, GEORGE SINCLAIR |
He died from injuries sustained whilst flying an aircraft of No 38 Training Depot Station, which spun into the ground from 700 ft and is buried in Glasgow (Riddrie Park) Cemetery. |
29-Aug |
1AM |
ELSBY, GEORGE HENRY (401300) |
He died following an accident whilst serving as a Millwright with No 1 Aircraft Repair Depot and is buried in Aldershot Military Cemetery. |
29-Aug |
2 Lt |
HOFMEISTER, ARTHUR WILLIAM |
He died from injuries sustained whilst flying Camel, C2 of No 53 Training Depot Station, which spun into the ground from 1,000 ft and is buried in Dover (St James's) Cemetery. |
29-Aug |
Flt Sgt |
KITCHEN, JOHN FREDERICK (45333) |
He died from acute gastritis and myocarditis whilst serving as a Clerk (General) with No 9 Aircraft Acceptance Park and is buried in Preston (New Hall Lane) Cemetery. |
29-Aug |
Lt |
McCALLUM, ARTHUR RICHARD |
He was killed whilst flying Camel, E7137 of No 3 Training Depot Station and is buried in Andover Cemetery. |
29-Aug |
2 Lt |
ORMEROD, WALTER |
He was killed in action whilst flying Camel, E1485 of No 43 Sqn, which failed to return from a sortie and is buried in Ontario Cemetery, Sains-les-Marquion. |
29-Aug |
2 Lt |
PARNELL, EDGAR ALAN |
He was killed in action whilst flying a SE5A of No 64 Sqn, which failed to return from a sortie and is commemorated on the Arras Flying Services Memorial. |
29-Aug |
Lt |
PERTUS, RENNIE ALPHONSE |
He was killed in action whilst flying a SE5A, of No 24 Sqn and is buried in Villers-Bretonneux Military Cemetery. |
29-Aug |
Lt |
RUXTON, WILFRED HAY |
He was killed in a flying accident whilst flying Avro 504J, C5920 of No 22 Training Depot Station, which crashed on take off following an engine failure and is buried in Grangegorman Military Cemetery. |
29-Aug |
2 Lt |
SELLAR, WILLIAM RITCHIE |
He was killed in action whilst flying DH9, D3096 of No 98 Sqn and is buried in Martinpuich British Cemetery. |
29-Aug |
2 Lt |
SHERIDAN, CHARLES JAMES CAMERON |
He died from wounds sustained whilst flying Camel, C8346 of No 54 Sqn and is buried in Avesnes-le-Comte Communal Cemetery Extension. |
29-Aug |
Sgt |
WAREING, ALFRED THOMASON (100507) |
Originally a mechanic, he died from wounds sustained the previous day whilst flying as the observer in DH4, F5825 of No 57 Sqn, which was shot down by fighters and is commemorated on the Arras Flying Services Memorial. |
29-Aug |
Flt Cdt |
WINCHESTER, PHILIP GEORGE DALTON |
He was killed whilst flying Camel, C8291 of No 63 Training Sqn, which lost a wing in the air and is buried in Eastbourne (Ocklynge) Cemetery. |
30-Aug |
2 Lt |
BACH, EDWARD LAMBERT |
He was killed whilst flying Camel, E1429 of No 4 Fighting School, which failed to recover from a spin, he is buried in Freiston (St James) Churchyard. |
30-Aug |
2 Lt |
BARLOW, HAROLD FREDERICK |
He died from injuries sustained the previous day whilst flying Camel, D8122 of No 72 Training Sqn, which crashed after attempting to turn back to the airfield at too low an altitude and is buried in Wednesbury Cemetery. |
30-Aug |
Capt |
BARTLETT, MALCOLM |
He was killed whilst flying in Airship SST6 from Kingsnorth Airship Station when the envelope caught fire at 400 ft and is buried in Kensal Green (All Souls') Cemetery. |
30-Aug |
2 Lt |
BRINDLEY, VICTOR GEORGE |
He was killed in action whilst flying Camel, F6151 of No 80 Sqn, which failed to return from a patrol and is buried in Villers-Bretonneux Military Cemetery. |
30-Aug |
Sgt |
CAMERON, DONALD NEIL (210636) |
A Wireless Operator, he was killed whilst flying in Airship SST6 from Kingsnorth Airship Station, when the envelope caught fire and is buried in Dores Parish Churchyard. |
30-Aug |
2 Lt |
COOPER, GEORGE WILLIAM |
He was killed in action whilst flying DH9, D2793 of No 226 Sqn, which failed to return from a sortie and is commemorated on the Doiran Memorial. |
30-Aug |
1AM |
COWIN, REGINALD WILLIAM (204321) |
A Fitter (Aero Engine) he was killed whilst flying in Airship SST6 from Kingsnorth Airship Station, when the envelope caught fire and is buried in Douglas Cemetery (Isle of Man). |
30-Aug |
2AM |
CUMMINGS, JOHN (92536) |
He had been serving as a Sail-maker but was discharged in March 1918 as being physically unfit for war service, later dying, cause unknown and is buried in Paisley (Hawkhead) Cemetery. |
30-Aug |
2 Lt |
CUNNINGHAM, P J |
He was the pilot of DH4, A7783 of No 55 Sqn on a raid against Thionville. Attacked by enemy fighters after dropping their bombs, both Cunningham and his observer were wounded but the Cunningham managed to regain the Allied lines and crash land, however, he died of his wounds shortly after landing and his observer died later that day. He is buried in Charmes Military Cemetery, Essegney. |
30-Aug |
Cpl |
EASMAN, WILLIAM ALFRED (212580) |
He was killed in action whilst flying as the aerial gunner in DH9, D2793 of No 226 Sqn, which failed to return from a sortie and is buried in Salonika (Lembet Road) Military Cemetery. |
30-Aug |
2 Lt |
HALLEY, DAVID BOWIE |
He was killed in action whilst flying a Bristol F2B of No 22 Sqn, which failed to return from a fighter recce sortie and is buried in Pernes British Cemetery. |
30-Aug |
2 Lt |
HICKES, ROBERT IAN ALEXANDER |
He was the pilot of DH4, D8396 of No 55 Sqn taking part in a raid against railway sidings at Conflans. Having dropped their bombs, the formation was attacked by enemy fighters and Hickes was seen going down under control, but presumably, he and his observer were killed by the fighters or in the ensuing crash. He is buried in Latour-en-Woevre Communal Cemetery. |
30-Aug |
2 Lt |
HUBBARD, HUGH BELMONT |
He was killed whilst flying a DH9, C6205 of No 226 Sqn, which was lost on a bombing raid and is commemorated on the Doiran Memorial. |
30-Aug |
2 Lt |
JONES, THOMAS ALFRED |
He was the observer to 2 Lt R I A Hickes in DH4, D8396 of No 55 Sqn taking part in a raid against railway sidings at Conflans. Having dropped their bombs, the formation was attacked by enemy fighters and Hickes and Jones were seen going down under control, but presumably, they were killed by the fighters or in the ensuing crash. He is buried in Latour-en-Woevre Communal Cemetery. |
30-Aug |
2 Lt |
KENDALL, FREDERICK DENYS |
He was killed whilst flying DH9, D3012 of No 67 Wing and is buried in Salonika (Lembet Road) Military Cemetery. |
30-Aug |
2 Lt |
KIDD, VERNON MONROE |
He was killed whilst flying Avro 504K, E6759 of No 29 Training Depot Station, which crashed in a forced landing following an engine failure on take off and is buried in East Boldre (St Paul) Churchyard. |
30-Aug |
Capt |
KING, CHARLES |
He was killed whilst flying in Airship SST6 from Kingsnorth Airship Station, when the envelope caught fire and is buried in Gillingham (Woodlands) Cemetery. |
30-Aug |
2 Lt |
LAING, THOMAS HARRY |
He was the pilot of DH4, A7972 of No 55 Sqn on a raid against railway targets at Thionville, during which he and his observer were shot down near the target. He is buried in Arnaville Churchyard Cemetery. |
30-Aug |
Sgt |
LOWE, JOHN HENRY (18288) |
He was killed in action during a air raid on Azelot whilst serving as a Clerk (Stores) with No 104 Sqn and is buried in Charmes Military Cemetery, Essegney. |
30-Aug |
2 Lt |
MACDONALD, JAMES BURGESS |
He was killed in action whilst flying in RE8, E8 of No 6 Sqn, which failed to return from a recce sortie and is buried in Dury Crucifx Cemetery. |
30-Aug |
2 Lt |
MYRING, THOMAS FRANK LESLIE |
He was the observer to 2 Lt T H Laing in DH4, A7972 of No 55 Sqn on a raid against railway targets at Thionville, during which they were shot down near the target. He is buried in Arnaville Churchyard Cemetery. |
30-Aug |
Lt |
PARTINGTON, CYRIL WALTER |
He was killed whilst flying in a Bristol F2B of No 22 Sqn and is buried in St Pol British Cemetery, St Pol-sur-Ternoise. |
30-Aug |
2 Lt |
PIKE, HENRY GEORGE |
He was killed in action whilst flying Camel, D9482 of No 65 Sqn, which failed to return from a sortie and is commemorated on the Arras Flying Services Memorial. |
30-Aug |
2 Lt |
QUINTON, JAMES GEORGE |
He was the observer to 2 Lt P J Cunningham in DH4, A7783 of No 55 Sqn on a raid against Thionvile. Attacked by enemy fighters after dropping their bombs, both Cunningham and Quinton were wounded but the pilot managed to regain the Allied lines and crash land, however, the pilot died of his wounds shortly after landing and Quinton died later that day. He is buried in Charmes Military Cemetery, Essegney. |
30-Aug |
Lt |
RIGHTON, WILFRID |
He was killed whilst flying in Airship SST6 from Kingsnorth Airship Station, when the envelope caught fire and is buried in Cheriton (St Martin) Churchyard. |
30-Aug |
2 Lt |
RUSSELL, CYRIL GEORGE |
He was the observer to 2 Lt W A Warwick in DH9, D3215 of No 99 Sqn on a raid against Conflans rail junction and Doncourt Aerodrome. On crossing the lines their formation was attacked by enemy fighters and Russell was hit in the head and killed. Charmes Military Cemetery, Essegney. |
30-Aug |
2 Lt |
STEVENS, HOWARD KNIGHT |
He was killed whilst flying FE2b, A9930 of No 13 Training Depot Station which dived into the ground near Tern Hill following an engine failure on take off and is buried in Market Drayton Cemetery. |
30-Aug |
Cpl |
SUTCLIFFE, EDWARD (211951) |
He was killed in action whilst flying as the aerial gunner in DH9, D2802 of No 226 Sqn, which failed to return from a sortie and is commemorated on the Doiran Memorial. |
30-Aug |
2 Lt |
THORP, CHARLES EVANS |
He was the observer to 2 Lt E Wood in DH4, F5711 of No 55 Sqn on a raid against sidings at Conflans. They were attacked after dropping their bombs but Wood managed to regain the Allied lines and make a forced landing. However, Thorp had been injured in the initial attack and died of his wounds later that day. He is buried in Charmes Military Cemetery, Essegney. |
30-Aug |
2 Lt |
WALKER, JOHN GILL |
He was killed in action whilst flying a Bristol F2B of No 22 Sqn and is buried in Pernes British Cemetery. |
30-Aug |
Lt |
WATKINS, JACK ERIC |
He was killed in action whilst flying DH9, C2493 of No 226 Sqn and is buried in Salonika (Lembet Road) Military Cemetery. |
30-Aug |
Pte 1 |
WILLIAMS, JOSEPH CHARLES (84721) |
He died in No 25 Base Hospital from tuberculosis whilst serving as a Labourer with No 1 Aircraft Depot and is buried in Dijon (Les Pejoces) Communal Cemetery. |
30-Aug |
Cpl |
WYNN, ARTHUR HARRY (219306) |
He was killed whilst flying as the aerial gunner in DH9, D3012 of No 67 Wing and is buried in Salonika (Lembet Road) Military Cemetery. |
30-Aug |
Lt |
ZEALLEY, ERIC RALPH |
He was killed whilst flying a Bristol F2B of No 22 Sqn and is buried in St Pol British Cemetery, St Pol-sur-Ternoise. |
31-Aug |
2 Lt |
ALSFORD, HERBERT EDWARD |
He was the observer of DH9, D7233 of No 99 Sqn, piloted by Sgt H H Wilson on a raid against Conflans rail junction and Doncourt Aerodrome on 30 Aug 1918. However their aircraft suffered a fuel problem and they put down on a French airfield. The following day their aircraft stalled on take off and both he and his pilot were killed in the ensuing crash. He is buried in Charmes Military Cemetery, Essegney. |
31-Aug |
2 Lt |
BRIDGE, CHARLES HENRY ARDLEY |
He was killed in action whilst flying Dolphin, D3687 of No 23 Sqn, which failed to return from a sortie and is commemorated on the Arras Flying Services Memorial. |
31-Aug |
Capt |
BUNBURY, THOMAS ST. PIERRE |
He was killed in action whilst flying SE5A, E5977 of No 64 Sqn, which failed to return from a patrol and is buried in Vis-en-Artois British Cemetery, Haucourt. |
31-Aug |
2AM |
COBB, THOMAS WILLIAMS (120707) |
He died in the Military Hospital, Canterbury from pneumonia whilst serving as a Driver at the RAF Depot, Blandford and is buried in Woodgrange Park Cemetery, East Ham. |
31-Aug |
Lt |
CROMBIE, WILLIAM EDGAR |
He was killed in action whilst flying O/400, C9668 of No 215 Sqn and is buried in Charmes Military Cemetery, Essegney. |
31-Aug |
Chf Mec |
DAWSON, ROBERT (12101) |
He was killed in action whilst serving as a Fitter (General) with No 104 Sqn and is buried in Charmes Military Cemetery, Essegney. |
31-Aug |
2AM |
HEYMAN, BERNARD (55807) |
He died in Chester War Hospital from a cerebral haemorrhage whilst serving as a Fitter (General) with No 51 Training Depot Station and is buried in Edmonton Federation Jewish Cemetery. |
31-Aug |
Lt |
JACKSON, CECIL THOMAS |
He was killed whilst flying DH6, C2055 of No 16 Training Depot Station, which spun into the ground from a flat turn and is buried in Alexandria (Hadra) War Memorial Cemetery. |
31-Aug |
Lt |
LELIEVRE, ROGER HORACE |
He was killed whilst flying SPAD VIII, B1622 of No 41 Training Depot Station, which spun into the ground from 100 ft after stalling in a climbing turn and is buried in Heston (St Leonard) Churchyard. |
31-Aug |
Pte 1 |
LEVENE, TOBIAS (130431) |
He died from a fractured skull sustained in an accident whilst serving as a Fabric Worker with No 9 Aircraft Park and is buried in Ligny-sur-Canche British Cemetery. |
31-Aug |
Sgt |
NYE, GEORGE EDWIN (17931) |
He was killed in action whilst serving as a Fitter (Aero Engine) with No 104 Sqn and is buried in Charmes Military Cemetery, Essegney. |
31-Aug |
Lt |
QUERRIE, HARRY WALKER |
He was killed whilst flying Camel, E1532 of No 42 Training Depot Station, which spun into the ground due to having insufficient height to recover and is buried in Toronto (Mount Pleasant) Cemetery. |
31-Aug |
Lt |
TREMBLAY, ALBERT JACQUES |
He was killed whilst flying in Bristol F2B, C894 of the Artillery and Infantry Co-operation School, which dived into the ground from 30 ft after stalling during a turn downwind and is buried in Winchester (West Hill) Old Cemetery. |
31-Aug |
Mem |
TUCKER, MARGERY ANNIE (17359) |
A member of the WRAF she was killed/died whilst serving with No 51 Training Depot Station and is buried in and is buried in Chester (Overleigh) Cemetery. |
31-Aug |
2 Lt |
WILSON, HARRY HOLSTEN (ex Sgt - 5412) |
He was the pilot of DH9, D7233 of No 99 Sqn on a raid against Conflans rail junction and Doncourt Aerodrome on 30 Aug 1918. However his aircraft suffered a fuel problem and he put down on a French airfield. The following day his aircraft stalled on take off and both he and his observer were killed in the ensuing crash. He is buried in Charmes Military Cemetery, Essegney. |
31-Aug |
2 Lt |
YOUNG, FREDERICK ROYSTON |
He was killed whilst flying a Camel of No 72 Training Sqn, which crashed on take off and is buried in Beverley (St Mary) Church Cemetery. |
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