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Casualties - December 1918


01-Dec

Pte 2

BASSETT, HARRY CYRIL (130198)

He died in the Royal Infirmary, Manchester from sarcoma of the right femur whilst serving as a Labourer with the Reserve Depot and is buried in Bilston Cemetery.

01-Dec

2 Lt

BEESLEY, ANTHONY BLYTON

He died in the VAD Hospital, Huntingdon from pneumonia whilst serving as a pilot wit No 120 Sqn and is buried in Hampstead (St John) Additional Burial Ground.

01-Dec

Mem

BRIGNELL, ALICE (2563)

A member of the WRAF she was killed or died whilst attached to No 18 Sqn and is buried in Southend-on-Sea (Sutton Road) Cemetery.

01-Dec

Capt

BRUCE-CLARKE, WILLIAM ROBERT MBE

He died of pneumonia following influenza in the 1st Eastern General Hospital in Cambridge and is buried in Cottenham (All Saints) Churchyard.

01-Dec

AM1

CHAPMAN, HENRY GEORGE (211509)

He was serving as a Driver (Steam) with the ACS Pulham and died in the RN Hospital, Chatham from a combination of influenza, pneumonia, pleurisy and emphysema, he is buried in Abney Park Cemetery.

01-Dec

Pte 2

COCKMAN, BERT FREDRICK (186128)

He died in No 1 Eastern General Hospital, Cambridge from influenza and pneumonia whilst serving as a Labourer with No 7 Training Depot Station and is buried in Ware New Cemetery.

01-Dec

AM3

DAVIES, JOHN ALBERT (215108)

He died in 79 General Hospital, Taranto from broncho-pneumonia whilst serving as a Rigger (Aero) with No 66 Wing and is buried in Taranto Town Cemetery Extension.

01-Dec

Flt Cdt

EDWARDS, THOMAS JAMES (181262)

He died in hospital from pneumonia whilst under training with No 5 School of Military Aeronautics and is buried in Neath (Ynysymaerdy) Cemetery.

01-Dec

Pte 1

HOOKS, PATRICK (406499)

He died in the Group Clearing Hospital, Blandford from influenza, double lobar pneumonia and cardiac failure whilst serving as a Shoemaker with 'E' Section, Reserve Depot and is buried in St Ninians (Bannockburn) Parish Burial Ground.

01-Dec

Cpl

MORLEY, HENRY (213447)

He died in the  station hospital from influenza and pneumonia whilst serving as a Rigger (Aero) at RAF Dundee and is buried in Framfield (St Thomas-a-becket) Churchyard.

01-Dec

Pte 2

MURRAY, EDWARD JAMES (129938)

He died in the Military Hospital, Stretford, Manchester from pneumonia whilst serving as a Labourer with No 4 Stores Distribution Park and is buried in Stretford Cemetery.

01-Dec

Clk 2

PENN, GEORGE (268096)

He died in Fargo Military Hospital from influenza and pneumonia whilst serving as a Clerk (Pay) with HQ, No 33 Wing and is buried in Tottenham Cemetery.

01-Dec

Boy

PERKINS, LESLIE HARRY (155304)

He died in the Camp Hospital, whilst serving with No 2 (Northern) Aircraft repair Depot and is buried in Weston-super-Mare Cemetery.

01-Dec

Pte 2

SIMPSON, GEORGE FREDERICK (268117)

He died in Caenshill Auxiliary Military Hospital, Weybridge from pneumonia whilst serving as a Labourer with No 10 Aircraft Acceptance Park and is buried in Walton and Weybridge (Weybridge) Cemetery.

01-Dec

AM3

STANNEY, CHARLES ALBERT (146795)

He died in Northumberland War Hospital, Newcastle-upon-Tyne from influenza and pneumonia whilst serving as a Packer with No 2 Stores Distribution Park and is buried in Lincoln (St Swithin's) Cemetery.

01-Dec

AM1

STOCKMAN, FREDERICK (58156)

He died in 4th Northern General Hospital from influenza and pneumonia whilst serving as an Electrician with No 199 (Night) Training Sqn and is buried in Lincoln (Newport) Cemetery.

01-Dec

2 Lt

STRONG, ROBERT ABRAHAM

He died in the War Hospital, Norwich from influenza and pneumonia whilst serving with No 273 Sqn and is buried in Pitsea Old (St Michael) Cemetery.

01-Dec

AM3

WHITEHOUSE, ERNEST (215942)

He died on board the hospital ship 'Karapara' from broncho-pneumonia whilst serving as a Driver (Petrol) with the Aegean Group and is buried in East Mudros Military Cemetery.

02-Dec

Cpl

BREWERTON, EDWARD JAMES (211666)

He died in the RN Hospital, Granton from pneumonia whilst serving as a Rigger (Aero) at RAF East Fortune and is buried in Woodgrange Park Cemetery, East Ham.

02-Dec

Cpl Clk

BUTLER, JOHN ALFRED (209668)

He died on board the hospital ship 'Karapara' from broncho-pneumonia whilst serving as a Clerk with the Composite Park (Aegean Group) and is buried in East Mudros Military Cemetery.

02-Dec

Chf Mech

CALVERT, LAWRENCE (10731)

He was died from pneumonia whilst serving as a Rigger (Aero) with South East Area Flying Instructors' School and is buried in Manchester (Philips Park) Cemetery.

02-Dec

AM2

COLLINS, REGINALD WALTER (203865)

He died on board the hospital ship 'Karapara' from broncho-pneumonia whilst serving as a Rigger (Aero) with the Composite Park (Aegean Group) and is buried in East Mudros Military Cemetery.

02-Dec

AM3

LINAY, ROBERT ELRICH MURRAY (48161)

He died in Hitchin Infirmary from pneumonia whilst serving as a Machinist with No 5 (Eastern) Aircraft Repair Depot and is buried in Tonbridge Cemetery.

02-Dec

Lt

SAMPSON, WILFRED JOHN

He died in the Somerville Hospital, Oxford from injuries sustained whilst flying a Dolphin of No 81 Sqn, when he caught a tree as he attempted a forced landing and is buried in Oxford (Botley) Cemetery.

02-Dec

Pte 1

THOMAS, HERBERT STEPHEN JAMES (223593)

He died, cause unknown, on board the hospital ship 'Karapara' whilst serving as a Labourer on board HMFA Elpiniki and is buried in East Mudros Military Cemetery.

02-Dec

AM3

THOMPSON, FREDERICK JOHN (284741)

He died in the Royal Hampshire County hospital, Winchester from thrombosis of the veins whilst serving as a Carpenter, probably with the Artillary and Infantry Co-operation School and is buried in Chiswick Old Cemetery.

02-Dec

Pte 1

WISEMAN, FREDERICK ROBERT (25689)

He died in the station hospital, Lahore from valvular disease of the heart whilst serving as a Batman with the Aircraft Park (India) and is buried in Karachi 1914-1918 War Memorial.

03-Dec

AM2

ADAMS, ERNEST GEORGE (207803)

He died on board the hospital ship, 'Karapara' from influenza whilst serving as a Rigger (Airship) with No 63 Wing and is buried in East Mudros Military Cemetery.

03-Dec

Lt

ARBUTHNOT, GEORGE RONALD

He was killed in a flying accident whilst flying SE5, C8813 of No 41 TDS at London Colney, which spun into the ground after stalling on a climbing turn, he is buried in Shenley (St. Botolph) Churchyard.

03-Dec

AM1

BALDWIN, ALFRED WILLIAM (58630)

He died in No 1 Australian General Hospital from broncho-pneumonia whilst serving as a Fitter (Aero Engine) with No 4 Reserve Lorry Park and is buried in St. Sever Cemetery Extension, Rouen.

03-Dec

Flt Cdt

BARBER, JAMES HENRY (110352)

He died, cause unknown, in Worthorpe Hospital, Stamford whilst serving with No 5 Training Depot Station and is buried in Withington (St. Paul) Churchyard.

03-Dec

AM1

BLAIN, DAVID (29286)

He died from influenza whilst on leave from No 148 Sqn, where he was serving as a Fitter (General) and is buried in Falkirk Cemetery.

03-Dec

2 Lt

BOOTH, SYDNEY EDWIN

He was killed whilst flying a Bristol F2B of No 20 Sqn, which was lost on a fighter recce sortie and is buried in Charleroi Communal Cemetery.

03-Dec

Sgt Mech

COX, EDWARD (208878)

He died on board the hospital ship 'Karapara' from bronchitis whilst serving as a Driver (Petrol) with the Composite Park (Aegean) Group and is buried in East Mudros Military Cemetery.

03-Dec

Pte

DEBONO, MARIANO

He was a Maltese member and died from pneumonia on board the hospital ship 'Karapara', he is buried in East Mudros Military Cemetery.

03-Dec

AM3

HODGKINSON, REGINALD (109572)

He died from broncho-pneumonia whilst serving as a Driver with No 6 Reserve Lorry Park and is buried in Le Cateau Communal Cemetery.

03-Dec

Pte 1

MAHONEY, JAMES (221248)

He died on the hospital ship 'Karapara' from broncho-pneumonia whilst serving as a Labourer with the Composite Park (Aegean Group and is buried in East Mudros Military Cemetery.

03-Dec

AM1

MOORS, RICHARD (78179)

A Fitter (General) he was killed whilst flying in a Bristol F2B of No 20 Sqn, flown by 2 Lt S E Booth, which was lost on a fighter recce sortie and is buried in Charleroi Communal Cemetery.

03-Dec

Sgt Mech

NOYES, CHARLES HENRY CRISPIN (213949)

He was killed whilst flying as the observer in DH9A, F2740 of No 155 Sqn, which stalled and crashed on West Sussex Golf Links following an engine failure and is buried in Folkestone Old Cemetery.

03-Dec

Lt

POOLE, LESLIE STANLEY RICHARD

He died at No 42 Casualty Clearing Station from influenza whilst serving with No 1 Balloon Wing and is buried in Douai British Cemetery, Cuincy.

03-Dec

2 Lt

RICHARDSON, TOM

He was killed whilst flying DH9A, F2740 of No 155 Sqn, which stalled and crashed on West Sussex Golf Links following an engine failure and is buried in York Cemetery, Yorkshire.

03-Dec

Pte 1

SHORTLEY, H J (9111)

He died from pneumonia whilst serving with No 2 Aircraft Depot and is buried in Abbeville Communal Cemetery Extension.  His records have not yet been located.

03-Dec

Pte 1

SKEELS, WILLIAM ROBERT (235924)

He died from influenza whilst serving as a Labourer with No 214 Sqn and is buried in Terlincthun British Cemetery, Wimille.

03-Dec

Sgt Mech

SPECK, CHARLES WILLIAM WALTER (207687)

He died in Haslar Naval Hospital from pneumonia whilst serving as an Armourer at RAF Calshot and is buried in Lytchett Minster Churchyard.

03-Dec

Clk 2

TEMPLE, GEORGE WILLIAM (215332)

He died on the hospital ship 'Karapara' from influenza and pneumonia whilst serving as a Clerk (General) in the Eastern Mediterranean and is buried in East Mudros Military Cemetery.

03-Dec

AM1

TURNER, WILLIAM HENRY (20461)

He died from pleurisy whilst serving as a Pattern Maker with No 9 Sqn and is buried in Premont British Cemetery.

03-Dec

Capt

WALTON, JOHN WILLIE

A Kite Balloon officer, he died from influenza and pneumonia whilst serving with HMS Colossus and is buried in East Sheen Cemetery.

03-Dec

AM1

WARWICK, HENRY THOMAS (217306)

He died in the British Hospital, Constantinople from broncho-pneumonia whilst serving as a Turner with No 222 Sqn and is buried in Haidar Pasha Cemetery.

03-Dec

Pte 1

WRIGHT, ALBION ALBERT (58944)

He died in 57 CCS from influenza whilst serving as a Motor Cyclist with No 57 Sqn and is buried in Valenciennes (St Roch) Communal Cemetery.

04-Dec

Sgt

BOWLER, HERBERT (6497)

He died at 18 George Street, Stamford from influenza, whilst serving as a Blacksmith with No 5 Training Depot Station and is buried in Upton-cum-Chalvey (St Mary) Churchyard, Slough.

04-Dec

Lt Col

CORBETT, CYRIL DUDLEY HELY

He died of influenza at Felixstowe whilst serving as a Medical Officer with HQ, Midland Area.  He was cremated at Golders Green Crematorium.

04-Dec

2 Lt

HAINSWORTH, GEORGE

He died in the Queen Alexandra Military Hospital from pneumonia following influenza whilst serving at the RN College, Greenwich.  He is buried in Harrogate (Grove Road) Cemetery.

04-Dec

Cpl

HILL, HUGH DOUGLAS (214747)

He died from complications following influenza whilst serving as a Labourer with No 238 Sqn and is buried in Penzance Cemetery.

04-Dec

AM1

KEATES, ERNEST (14392)

He died in 61 CCS from influenza whilst serving as an Electrician with No 4 Reserve Lorry Park and is buried in Premont British Cemetery.

04-Dec

Pte 1

McKENNA, JAMES (108588)

He died in 30 General Hospital, Calais from bronchitis whilst serving as a Labourer at No 1 Aircraft Depot and is buried in Les Baraques Military Cemetery, Sangatte.

04-Dec

Pte 2

MORRISS, EDEN RICHARD (287491)

He died, cause unknown, whilst serving as a Labourer with No 13 Balloon Company and is buried in Busigny Communal Cemetery Extension.

04-Dec

Pte 1

O'NEILL, JAMES (69366)

He died from broncho-pneumonia following influenza whilst serving as a Batman with No 33 Kite Balloon Section and is buried in Montecchio Precalcino Communal Cemetery Extension.

04-Dec

Flt Clk

PARRY, JOHN (219055)

He died from broncho-pneumonia whilst serving as a Clerk with No 214 Sqn and is buried in Lille Southern Cemetery.

04-Dec

Sgt Mech

SILLIS, THOMAS (33979)

He died, cause unknown, whilst serving as a Rigger (Aero) with No 48 Sqn and is buried in Nivelles (Nijvel) Communal Cemetery.

04-Dec

AM3

TAYLOR, ARTHUR (61522)

He died in the Herbert Hospital, Woolwich fro pneumonia whilst serving as a Carpenter with No 1 Stores Depot and is buried in Penn Fields (St Philip) Churchyard.

04-Dec

Sgt

TAYLOR, FRANK JOSHUA WILLIAM (203602)

He died from pulmonary tuberculosis whilst serving as a Driver (Motor Boat) at Dunkirk and was cremated at or buried in Beckenham Crematorium and Cemetery.

05-Dec

AM1

ALLEN, JOHN (61333)

He was died at home from pneumonia whilst serving as a Carpenter with No 1 Stores Depot and is buried in Birmingham (Lodge Hill) Cemetery.

05-Dec

Clk 3

COOPER, WILLIAM HENRY (283651)

He died in 45 CCS from influenza and broncho-pneumonia whilst as a Storeman serving with No 2 Aircraft Depot and is buried in Awoingt British Cemetery.

05-Dec

AM2

FENNER, GEORGE THOMAS (208742)

He died at Henlow from pneumonia whilst serving as a Rigger (Aero) with No 5 (Eastern) Aircraft Repair Depot and  is commemorated on the Brookwood (United Kingdom 1914-1918) Memorial.

05-Dec

Pte 2

FOSKETT, WILLIAM GEORGE (145484)

He died from bronchitis whilst serving as a Batman with No 149 Sqn and is buried in Mons (Bergen) Communal Cemetery.

05-Dec

Clk 2

GRANT, BERTIE (124737)

He died in No 59 Casualty Clearing Station from influenza and bronchial -pneumonia whilst serving as a Clerk (General) with No 9 Aircraft Park and is buried in Awoingt British Cemetery.

05-Dec

Clk 1

HARRISON, FRANK (160648)

He died, cause unknown, whilst serving as a Clerk (Pay) with No 2 (Northern) Aircraft Repair Depot and is buried in Birmingham (Brandwood End) Cemetery.

05-Dec

AM3

HENTALL, ALBERT WILLIAM (94551

He died on board HMHS 'Karapara' from influenza and bronchitis whilst serving as a Driver (Winch/Fitter) with No 1 Balloon Base (Aegean Group) and is buried in East Mudros Military Cemetery.

05-Dec

Lt

HERLIHY, PATRICK JOHN

He was a medical officer at Seahouses but died at 3 Northern General Hospital, Sheffield from pneumonia and syncope and is commemorated on the Grangegorman Memorial.

05-Dec

Pte 2

HOOPER, ALFRED JAMES (119519)

He died in No 6 General Hospital Rouen from influenza whilst serving as a Driver with No 35 Sqn and is buried in St Sever Cemetery Extension, Rouen.

05-Dec

2 Lt

LEEMING, LOUIS

He died from injuries sustained whilst flying in DH9, D598 of No 73 Wing, Yarmouth which stalled and crashed, he is buried in Clitheroe Cemetery.

05-Dec

Pte 1

MAPP, JOHN FRANCIS (62321)

He died in 135 Field Ambulance from influenza and broncho-pneumonia whilst serving as a Motor Cyclist with No 2 Brigade and is buried in St Andre Communal Cemetery.

05-Dec

AM1

PASSMORE, ALBERT CHARLES (23377)

He died in Mile End Military Hospital from pneumonia shortly after returning to the UK having served as a Coppersmith with No 218 Sqn and is buried in Southampton (Hollybrook) Cemetery.

05-Dec

Flt Cdt

PEDDIE, JAMES WYNDHAM (316091)

He was killed whilst flying Dolphin, C4233 of No 4 Training Depot Station, which spun into the ground and is buried in Cardiff (Cathays) Cemetery.

05-Dec

2 Lt

SOLOMON, HARRY MAYER

He died of influenza in a Cambridge hospital whilst serving with the No 4 Aeroplane Supply Depot and is buried in Aldershot Jewish Cemetery.

05-Dec

AM2

VENNING, HERBERT FRED (94464)

He died, possibly on leave, in 1st Birmingham War Hospital, from influenza and pneumonia whilst serving as a Rigger (Aero) with No 17 Sqn and is buried in The Lickey (Holy Trinity) Churchyard Extension.

05-Dec

2 Lt

WARREN, EDWARD DUDLEY

He was killed whilst flying in DH9, D598 of No 73 Wing, Yarmouth which stalled and crashed, he is buried in Great Yarmouth (Caister) Cemetery.

06-Dec

Cpl Mech

COWIE, WILLIAM (206666) MSM

He died from broncho-pneumonia whilst serving as a Driver (Petrol) with at HQ No 5 Group and is buried in Dunkirk Town Cemetery.

06-Dec

Pte 2

DAVIES, JOHN GRADWELL (281171)

He died in the Military Hospital, Belton, Grantham from a ruptured liver whilst serving as a Tailor with No 5 (Eastern) Aeroplane Repair Depot and is buried in Elswick Congregational Chapelyard.

06-Dec

AM3

FREEMAN, EDWIN RICHARD (121766)

He was serving as a Driver with No 5 Port Detachment, Richborough and died in Sandwich Military Hospital from influenza, he is buried in Munslow (St Michael) Churchyard Extension.

06-Dec

Lt

HINSLEY, WILFRED

He died of pneumonia following influenza whilst serving as a Technical Officer at HQ No 15 (Aegean) Group, Salonika and is buried in Mikra British Cemetery, Kalamaria.

06-Dec

Lt

LINDSAY, ROBERT EDMOND

He died in the London Hospital, Whitechapel from typhoid fever whilst serving with No 26 Training Depot Station and is buried in Forgan (Vicarsford) Cemetery.

06-Dec

AM2

ODLING, ARTHUR (229766)

He died in the British Military Hospital, Constantinople from influenza and pneumonia whilst serving as a Driver (Petrol) with No 222 Sqn and is buried in Haidar Pasha Cemetery.

06-Dec

Maj

PEARCE, SYDNEY MARTIN

He died from pneumonia whilst serving with No 5 Cadet Wing and is buried in Winchelsea (St Thomas) Churchyard.

07-Dec

AM2

ADAMS, THOMAS HOLLEGUM OXLEY (7919)

He died in 7 Canadian General Hospital, Etaples from broncho-pneumonia whilst serving as a Hydrogen Worker with No 19 Balloon Company and is buried in Etaples Military Cemetery.

07-Dec

AM3

ALLAN, WILLIAM (136258)

He died from pneumonia whilst serving as a Machinist with No 5 (Eastern) Aircraft Repair Depot, Henlow and is buried in Dundee Eastern Necropolis.

07-Dec

Capt

BARCLAY, FERGUSSON

He died from injuries sustained whilst flying Avro 504, D9348 of No 75 Sqn which crashed on take off following an engine failure, he is buried in Weston-super-Mare Cemetery.

07-Dec

Pte 1

BRICE, WILLIAM ROBERT

He died in the County Hospital, Lincoln from pneumonia whilst serving as a Labourer with No 5 Sub-unit and is buried in Radcliffe-on-Trent Cemetery.

07-Dec

AM3

BRISCOE, CHARLES W H (21732)

He died from influenza whilst serving as a Driver with No 54 Wing and is buried in Caudry British Cemetery.

07-Dec

Pte 1

BROWN, JOHN (125116)

He was killed in a railway accident near Brussels on his return from leave whilst serving as a Labourer with No 7 Sqn and is buried in Herzele Churchyard.

07-Dec

Pte 2

BUSHELL, JOHN (144612)

He died from broncho-pneumonia whilst serving as a Labourer with No 43 Kite Balloon Section and is buried in Etaples Military Cemetery.

07-Dec

Lt

CHARLES, BASIL STUART

He died from influenza whilst serving as a Technical Officer with No 1 Aeroplane Supply Depot and is buried in Terlincthun British Cemetery, Wimille.

07-Dec

Pte 1

COOLEY, HORACE (61242)

He died from injuries sustained when he fell from a lorry whilst serving as a Batman with the Artillery and Infantry Co-operation School and is buried in Fulham Palace Road Cemetery.

07-Dec

Pte 1

FOSTER, WILLIAM (134962)

He was killed accidentally, probably in a railway accident near Brussels, whilst serving as a Labourer with No 3 Section, No 13 Balloon Company and is buried in Herzele Churchyard.

07-Dec

AM3

FRY, THOMAS ALBERT (253157)

He died in the RN Hospital, Chatham from influenza and pneumonia whilst serving as a Draughtsman with the Isle of Grain Depot and is buried in Gillingham (Woodlands) Cemetery.

07-Dec

Cpl Mech

HUGO, VICTOR (23502)

He was killed in a railway crash near St Quentin whilst serving as a Fitter (General) with No 1 Aircraft Depot and is buried in Herzele Churchyard.

07-Dec

AM3

JEAN, FRANK HERBERT ROGERS (56335)

He died in 18 CCS from broncho-pneumonia whilst attached as a Wireless Operator to 103rd Siege Battery, Royal Garrison Artillery and is buried in Doullens Communal Cemetery Extension No.2.

07-Dec

2 Lt

McCONNELL, DAVID EWAN

He was killed whilst flying Camel, B2457 of No 34 Training Depot Station, which crashed in fog at Tadcaster and is buried in Steep (All Saints) Churchyard.

07-Dec

AM3

PENKETH, GEORGE ERNEST (140253)

He died from influenza whilst serving as an Electrician with No 38 Sqn and is buried in Don Communal Cemetery, Annoeullin.

07-Dec

AM1

PRESTON, EDMUND GEORGE (25692)

He was killed in a railway accident near Brussels whilst serving as a Driver with No 7 Sqn.  At the time he was travelling back to his unit, having been on leave and is buried in Herzele Churchyard.

07-Dec

Cdt

RADNOR, ALLAN CUTHBERT

He was killed or died whilst serving with No 204 Training Depot Station, which spun into the ground from a flat turn at 200 ft and is buried in Leysdown (St Clement) Churchyard.

07-Dec

Chf Mech

RICHMOND, ALFRED D H (5360)

He was killed in a railway accident near Brussels whilst serving as a Turner with No 7 Sqn on his return from leave and is buried in Herzele Churchyard.

07-Dec

Pte 1

ROURKE, JAMES (96380)

He was killed in a railway accident near Brussels on his return from leave whilst serving as a Batman with No 7 Sqn and is commemorated on the Arras Flying Services Memorial.

07-Dec

AM3

STOW, JOHN HARTLEY (120544)

He died in 62 CCS from broncho-pneumonia whilst serving as an Electrician with No 2 Brigade and is buried in Kortrijk (St Jan) Communal Cemetery.

07-Dec

AM3

THOMSON, GEORGE (292470)

He died at Henlow whilst serving as an Electrician with No 5 (Eastern) Aircraft Repair Depot and is buried in Larbert Cemetery.

08-Dec

AM2

BROMWICH, ARTHUR

He was serving with No 50 Training Depot Station and died from colitis in the Central Military Hospital in Eastbourne, he is buried in Mordiford Burial Ground.  His records have not been located.

08-Dec

Cdt

DAVIES, JOHN (175380)

He was serving at No 5 School of Aeronautics and died from a fractures skull, cause unknown, in the Cottage Hospital, Uxbridge, he is buried in Tregaron (St Caron) Churchyard Extension.

08-Dec

Cpl Mech

GREENWOOD , HERBERT HENRY (211158)

He died on board the hospital ship 'Karapara' from pneumonia whilst serving as a Fitter (Aero) with No 1 Balloon Base, (Aegean) Group and is buried in East Mudros Military Cemetery.

08-Dec

Capt

HOSKING, FERNLY JOHN

He died from influenza whilst serving as a pilot with the Composite Repair Depot (Aegean Group) and is buried in East Mudros Military Cemetery.

08-Dec

Mem

PLANT, LILLIAN (3645)

A member of the WRAF she was killed or died whilst serving in the UK and is buried in Ryhall Cemetery.

08-Dec

Clk 1

PLOWMAN, ROWLAND HARRY

He died in East Leeds War Hospital from influenza and bronchitis whilst serving as a Clerk (General) with the MHDD (?) and is buried in Leeds (Harehills) Cemetery.

08-Dec

Mem

PURDY, P (14715)

A member of the WRAF she was killed or died whilst serving in the UK and is buried in Deptford (Brockley) Cemetery.

08-Dec

Cpl Mech

ROLFE, FRANK (209317)

He died in the Herbert Hospital, Woolwich from pneumonia whilst serving as a Carpenter with No 1 Store Depot (Kidbrooke) and is buried in Springfield (Holy Trinity) Churchyard.

08-Dec

Sgt Mech

TOOGOOD, GEORGE EDWARD (204662)

He died on board the hospital ship 'Karapara' from broncho-pneumonia whilst serving as a Carpenter with the Aegean Group and is buried in East Mudros Military Cemetery.

09-Dec

Chf Mech

GRAHAM, ARTHUR JAMES (5293)

He died in 3 Canadian General Hospital from influenza and pneumonia whilst serving as a Wireless Operator with No 8 Sqn, No 15 Wing and is buried in Terlincthun British Cemetery, Wimille.

09-Dec

Capt

MANDERS, STANLEY GEORGE

He died from influenza and broncho-pneumonia whilst serving as the Adjutant of No 2 Balloon Wing and is buried in Solesmes British Cemetery.

09-Dec

Capt

RUMSEY, REGINALD ENGLISH

He served as an observer and in the course of his duties was severely injured and burned.  As a result he was placed in the South Western Area Non-Effective Officers Pool but later died of his wounds and was buried in Shrewsbury General Cemetery.

09-Dec

2 Lt

THOMPSON, ROBERT HENRY

He was killed in an accident whilst flying a Camel of No 203 Sqn and is buried in Loos British Cemetery.

10-Dec

AM1

ARNOLD, GEORGE (29324)

He had been discharged on 18 Jun 1918 but his cause of death is currently unknown and is buried in Smethwick (Uplands) Cemetery.  Prior to his discharge he had been serving as a Turner with No 74 Training Sqn.

10-Dec

Pte 1

COOPER-SMITH, JEREMIAH FREDERICK (215544)

He died in No 1 Rest Camp Hospital, Cherbourg from influenza whilst serving as a Labourer with No 66 Wing and is buried in Tourlaville Communal Cemetery and Extension.

10-Dec

2 Lt

COURT, LESLIE SIMPSON

He died from pneumonia whilst serving with No 26 Training Depot Station and is buried in Hollingbourne (All Saints) Churchyard.

10-Dec

Lt

DRAKE, ERNEST FRANCIS

He died in a nursing home in Birkenhead from heart failure following an operation and is buried in Sale Cemetery, prior to which he had been under training with No 2 Cadet Wing.

10-Dec

Pte 1

FOSTER, JAMES (409650)

He died in Hainault Aerodrome Hospital, from broncho-pneumonia whilst serving as a Labourer with No 4 Sub-unit, GSU and is buried in Godmanchester (St Mary) Churchyard.

10-Dec

Pte 2

HINWOOD , W J (186761)

He had been discharged on 18 Oct 1918 as unfit but his cause of death is currently unknown and is buried in Exeter Higher Cemetery.  Prior to his discharge he had been serving as a Cook with No 36 Training Depot Station.

10-Dec

Cpl Mech

KING, THOMAS ALLISTER (214855)

He died on leave at home from pneumonia whilst serving as a Fitter (Aero Engine) with No 1 Fighting School, Turnberry and is buried in Brentwood (London Road) Cemetery.

10-Dec

Pte 1

McKENNA, HUGH (231871)

He died at Imbros from pneumonia whilst serving as a Labourer with No 220 Sqn and is buried in Lancashire Landing Cemetery.

10-Dec

Mem

O'DONNELL, PHYLLIS EILEEN (20518)

A member of the WRAF she was killed or died whilst serving with No 12 Training Depot Station and is buried in Brighton (Bear Road) Borough Cemetery.

10-Dec

AM2

PARKER, ROBERT P (148929)

He died in 52 General Hospital, Salonika from influenza and broncho-pneumonia whilst serving as a Fitter (MT) with the Salonika Aircraft Park and is buried in Mikra British Cemetery, Kalamaria.

10-Dec

Boy

PATTERSON, ALBERT VICTOR

He died in Queen Alexandra Military Hospital, Millbank from pneumonia whilst serving with No 4 Aircraft Repair Depot and is buried in Dundee (Balgay) Cemetery.

10-Dec

2 Lt

REYNOLDS, ERNEST FULTON

He was killed whilst flying Camel, E7149 of No 46 Training Depot Station, which flew into the ground near Tadcaster in fog and is buried in Tadcaster Cemetery.

10-Dec

Cpl Mech

SNOWDEN, JAMES (202392)

He died in the Military Hospital, Northampton, cause unknown, whilst serving as a Fitter (Aero Engine) with No 1 Aircraft Acceptance Park and is buried in Camberwell Old Cemetery.

10-Dec

Cpl

THORPE, DANIEL (225360)

He died in Edmonton Military Hospital from Pneumonia whilst serving as a Carpenter with No 56 Wing, Chingford and is buried in Abney Park Cemetery.

10-Dec

AM2

WALSH, GEORGE (42565)

He died in Kempston Barracks Hospital, Bedford from pneumonia whilst serving as a Fitter (MT) with No 5 (Eastern) Aircraft Repair Depot and is buried in Edgworth Wesleyan Churchyard.

10-Dec

AM3

WATKINS, WILLIAM JOHN (147323)

He died in 14 Australian General Hospital, Port Said from broncho-pneumonia whilst serving as a Wireless Operator with No 64 (Egypt) Wing and is buried in Port Said War Memorial Cemetery.

11-Dec

Pte 1

BEAUGEARD, HORACE CLUNIES (222917)

He died from broncho-pneumonia in France whilst returning to the UK after serving as a Labourer with No 62 Wing and is buried in Tourlaville Communal Cemetery and Extension.

11-Dec

2 Lt

GODFREY, CHARLES HENRY ALBERT

He was killed whilst flying Camel, F1408 of No 1 Fighting School, which stalled and spun into the ground and is buried in Bandon Hill Cemetery.

11-Dec

Pte 1

JONES, HERBERT (80370)

He died in the Connaught Hospital, Aldershot from influenza whilst serving as a Labourer/Aircrafthand with No 1 (Southern) Aircraft Repair Depot and is buried in Welshpool (Christ Church) Churchyard.

11-Dec

Pte 2

KIGHTLY, WILLIAM GEORGE (127770)

He died from broncho-pneumonia whilst serving as a Labourer with the Base MT Depot and is buried in Terlincthun British Cemetery, Wimille.

11-Dec

Cpl Mech

MacPHERSON, JOHN MENZIES (207611)

He died on board HMHS 'Karapara' from influenza whilst serving as a Driver (Petrol) with the Aegean Group and is buried in East Mudros Military Cemetery.

11-Dec

Pte 2

McGARRY, JAMES (186598)

He died from injuries sustained after falling from the back of a lorry in which he was travelling after the lynch pin holding the tail board in place came out due to vibration and is buried in Belfast (Milltown) Roman Catholic Cemetery.  At the time he was serving as a with No 5 Stores Depot.

11-Dec

2 Lt

WICKS, WILLIAM DIXON

He was killed in an accident whilst flying in a RE8 of No 42 Sqn and is buried in Valenciennes (St Roch) Communal Cemetery.

11-Dec

Maj

WOOD, HERBERT FREDERICK

He was seconded as the head of the Aviation Department of Vickers Ltd and died from influenza and meningitis, he is buried in Putney Lower Common Cemetery.

12-Dec

AM3

BRIDGLAND, CHARLES WILLIAM (405025)

He died in Alexandria from pneumonia whilst serving as a Wireless Operator with No 5 Wing and is buried in Alexandria (Hadra) War Memorial Cemetery.

12-Dec

Sgt Mech

PURDAM, WALTER ROBERTSON (7438)

A Fitter (Aero Engine), he died in the Central Military Hospital, Eastbourne from malignant endocarditis whilst serving with No 50 Training Depot Station and is buried in Edinburgh (Rosebank) Cemetery.

12-Dec

AM1

ROBINSON, THOMAS (36171)

He died in the camp hospital from fractures and shock resulting from a 'street' accident whilst serving as a Carpenter with No 2 (Northern) Aircraft Repair Depot and is buried in Winewall Inghamite Chapelyard.

12-Dec

Lt

SEED, WILLIAM ERNEST

He died from influenza whilst serving with No 2 (Northern) Aircraft Repair Depot and is buried in Ashton-on-Ribble (St Andrew) Churchyard.

12-Dec

2 Lt

STUART, THOMAS CHARLES

He died, cause unknown, in Red Barns Hospital whilst serving with No 2 Fighting School and is buried in Arklow Cemetery.

12-Dec

AM3

WILLIAMS, ARTHUR CHARLES (111633)

He died in the City of Westminster Union Infirmary, cause unknown, whilst serving as an Instrument Repairer with No 9 Aircraft Acceptance Park and is buried in Hendon Cemetery.

13-Dec

AM1

BANFIELD, HORACE (13652)

He died in No 42 Casualty Clearing Station from influenza whilst serving as a Fitter (General) with No 1 Reserve Lorry Park and is buried in Douai British Cemetery, Cuincy.

13-Dec

Pte 2

CARR, FREDERICK HERBERT (84099)

He died at home from pneumonia having been discharged a week earlier is buried in Ystradgynlais (St Cynog) Churchyard.  Prior to discharge he had served as a Labourer with the ASU.

13-Dec

Capt

CASEY, JAMES PATRICK NUNAN

He was a member of the RAMC attached to he RAF and died in 2nd Southern General Hospital from natural causes, whilst serving with No 5 Aircraft Acceptance Park and is buried in Bristol (Canford) Cemetery.

13-Dec

AM2

JAKES, LEONARD FREDERICK (43679)

He died from influenza and broncho-pneumonia whilst serving as a Wireless Operator with No 1 Aircraft Depot and is buried in St Sever Cemetery Extension, Rouen.

13-Dec

AM2

McCLELLAN, PERCY MELLOR (252710)

He drowned in the River Roach, Bury whilst boating during a leave and is buried in Green Mount Independent Chapelyard.  At the time he was serving as a Fitter (Aero Engine) with No 12 Training Depot Station.  Possibly linked with F Neal)

13-Dec

AM3

NEAL, FRED (94978)

He drowned in an accident at Bury in Lancashire during a leave whilst serving as a Carpenter with No 3 Stores Depot and is buried in Bury Cemetery, Redvales.  Possibly linked with P M McClellan

13-Dec

Pte 2

PEACE, JAMES (126854)

He died in New End Hospital, Hampstead from tubercular meningitis whilst serving as a Labourer with No 2 Stores Depot and is buried in Leeds (Upper and Lower Wortley) Cemetery.

13-Dec

Lt

RITCHIE, GEORGE THORNHILL

He was killed whilst flying in DH9, D5789 of No 11 Training Depot Station, which spun into the ground and burst into flames, he is buried in Salisbury (London Road) Cemetery.

13-Dec

Lt

SAMS, MERVYN ALFRED

He died from pneumonia following influenza whilst serving with No 205 Training Depot Station at Vendome and is buried in Vendome Town Cemetery.

14-Dec

Sgt Mech

CLARK, WILLIAM SYDNEY (222281)

He died in Lincoln County Hospital from cardiac dilatation whilst serving as a Hydrogen Worker with the Airship Training Wing, Cranwell and is buried in Louth Cemetery.

14-Dec

AM2

GREENWOOD, FRANK (126379)

He died in Tidworth Military Hospital from influenza and pneumonia whilst serving as a Rigger (Aero) with No 9 Aircraft Repair Depot and is buried in Streatham Park Cemetery.

14-Dec

2 Lt

JENNER, PERCY HERBERT

He was killed whilst flying Camel, E7213 of No 66 Sqn, cause unknown and is buried in Montecchio Precalcino Communal Cemetery Extension.

14-Dec

Flt Cdt

LLOYD, ALAN EDWARD

He was killed whilst flying Camel, H1464 of No 51 Training Depot Station, which fell to the ground in an inverted flat spin and is buried in Highweek (All Saints) Churchyard Extension.

14-Dec

Flt Cdt

RICE, EDWARD JAMES (316204)

He was killed whilst flying Camel, F4182 of No 51 Training Depot Station which dived into the ground during a right turn and is buried in Heavitree (St Michael) Churchyard Extension.

14-Dec

Pte 1

SOMERVILLE-SMITH, GEORGE ALFRED (233745)

He died in New End Military Hospital, Hampstead, cause unknown, whilst serving as a Labourer with Battersea Experimental Works and is buried in St Pancras Cemetery.

15-Dec

Sgt Clk

DUNCAN, JAMES ALEXANDER (28723)

He died in the Royal Infirmary, Hull from haemoptysis whilst serving as a Storeman with No 10 Stores Distribution Park and is buried in Manchester Southern Cemetery.

15-Dec

AM3

PLASTED, HENRY (125943)

He died in 1st (Eastern) General Hospital, Cambridge from influenza and pneumonia whilst serving as a Fitter (MT) with No 191 Trainig Sqn and is buried in Littlemore (SS. Mary and Nicholas) Churchyard.

15-Dec

AM2

RUSSELL, THOMAS S (402364)

He died in 12 Stationary Hospital from influenza and pneumonia whilst serving as a Carpenter with No 104 Sqn and is buried in St Pol British Cemetery, St Pol-sur-Ternoise.

15-Dec

AM1

SIMMONITE, FRANK (37226)

He died from injuries sustained whilst serving as a Rigger (Aero) with No 145 Sqn and is buried in Suez War Memorial Cemetery.

15-Dec

Lt

WEBER, VICTOR JOSEPH

He was killed in an accident whilst flying Dolphin, C4071 of No 1 Aircraft Supply Depot and is buried in Brebieres British Cemetery.

15-Dec

AM3

WILKS, JOSEPH JOSCELIN (268961)

He died from broncho-pneumonia whilst serving as a Rigger (Aero) with No 2 Aeroplane Supply Depot and is buried in Belgrade Cemetery.

16-Dec

Cpl Mech

ADNAMS, FREDERICK (405998)

He died from pneumonia whilst serving as a Turner with No 19 Training Depot Station and is buried in Ismailia War Memorial Cemetery.

16-Dec

AM1

BELFITT, WILLIAM ARTHUR (45614)

He died from influenza whilst serving as a Fitter (Aero Engine) with No 149 Sqn and is buried in Belgrade Cemetery.

16-Dec

Lt

BURNS, THOMAS ROLAND ROTH

He was killed in a flying accident, circumstances unknown, whilst flying Camel, F6326 of No 44 Sqn, he is buried in Hornchurch (St Andrew) Churchyard.

16-Dec

Sgt

FLOWER, ALFRED (483)

He died in Harton House Hospital, South Shields from influenza whilst serving as a Telephone Operator with No 36 Sqn and is buried in Maldon Cemetery.

16-Dec

2AM

GOLDMAN, SOLOMAN (22013)

He was serving as a Rigger (Airship) with No 5 Kite Balloon Section, No 1 Wing and died in East Leeds War Hospital from pneumonia whilst at home on leave, he is buried in Leeds (Geldred Road) English Hebrew Cemetery.

16-Dec

Sgt Mech

HOLLAND, JOHN RAY  (35886)

He died from broncho-pneumonia whilst serving as a Rigger (Aero) with No 82 (Canadian) training Sqn in Canada and is buried in Deseronto Cemetery.

16-Dec

2 Lt

KIRBY, JOHN RICHARD

He was killed whilst flying a Bristol F2B (?267) of the Army Co-operation School, which spun into the ground after stalling in a turn and is buried in Winchester (Magdalen Hill) Cemetery.

16-Dec

AM2

McINTYRE, DUNCAN CLARANCE SIDNEY(73592)

He died, cause unknown, whilst serving as Labourer in Canada and is buried in Peterborough (Little Lake) Cemetery.

16-Dec

AM2

SAUNDERS, ALFRED GEORGE (253097)

He died in Lincoln County Hospital from pneumonia whilst serving as a Rigger (Aero) with the Balloon Training Wing, Cranwell and is buried in Southend-on-Sea (Sutton Road) Cemetery.

17-Dec

Capt

BEAMAN, EDGAR ROBERT HULME

He was killed whilst flying Avro 504K, E9285 of No 13 Training Depot Station when he collided with E9280 of the same unit in the circuit at Tern Hill  and is buried in Market Drayton Cemetery.

17-Dec

Mem

BLACKBURN, ELIZABETH (14900)

A member of the WRAF she was killed or died whilst serving in the UK and is buried in Southport (St Cuthbert) Churchyard.

17-Dec

Flt Cdt

DAVIES, HERBERT JOHN St AUBREY (178851)

He was accidentally killed when he was thrown out of DH9, H4301 of No 4 School of Navigation and Bomb Dropping at Thetford and is buried in Little Dunmow (St Mary) Churchyard.

17-Dec

Flt Cdt

EVANS, DAVID RICHARD

He was killed whilst flying in SE5, F8992 of 'A' Sqn, Central Flying School, which crashed, cause unknown and is buried in Rhondda (Treorchy) Cemetery.

17-Dec

Flt Cdt

FOX, JOHN FRANCIS (175855)

He was killed whilst flying Avro 504K, E9280 of No 13 Training Depot Station when he collided with E9285 of the same unit in the circuit at Tern Hill and is buried in Bathwick (St Mary the Virgin) Churchyard.

17-Dec

2 Lt

HOWETT, WILLIAM FRANK

He was killed whilst flying Camel, B5662 of No 4 Fighting School, which crashed after stalling in a turn at low level and is buried in Carrington (St John) Churchyard.

17-Dec

Lt

MAXTED, WILLIAM HENRY

He was killed whilst flying a Camel of No 3 Sqn, cause unknown and is buried in Etaples Military Cemetery.

17-Dec

Cdt

NICHOLAS, JOSEPH LEONARD (177637)

He died from pneumonia whilst training (Pilot) at the Armament School, Uxbridge and is buried in Llanover (St Bartholomew) Churchyard.

17-Dec

Sgt Mech

SELLEN, JAMES RICHARD (17428)

He died in the Military Hospital, Ipswich from pneumonia whilst serving as a Fitter (Aero Engine) with 'T' Sqn and is buried in Queenborough (Holy Trinity) Churchyard.

17-Dec

AM3

WILSON, GEORGE LESLIE (43166)

He died in 30 General Hospital from influenza pneumonia whilst serving as a Fitter (Aero Engine) with No 10 Sqn and is buried in Les Baraques Military Cemetery, Sangatte.

17-Dec

Clk 2

WOODS, ERNEST HENRY (1164998)

He died at home, cause unknown, whilst serving as a Clerk (General) with No 2 School of Navigation and Bomb Dropping and  is buried in Bootle Cemetery.

17-Dec

2 Lt

WRIGHT, SYDNEY HOPEWELL

He died in Red Barns Hospital from injuries sustained the previous day whilst flying Avro 504, F2326 of No North East Area Flying Instructors' School, Redcar Sqn, which dived into the ground after stalling in a turn and is buried in Nottingham Church Cemetery.

18-Dec

Pte 2

PENNEY, JOHN ROBERT JAMES (248956)

He died in 23 General Hospital, Alexandria from dysentery and appendicitis whilst serving as a Labourer with No 2 Balloon Base and is buried in Alexandria (Hadra) War Memorial Cemetery.

18-Dec

Lt

PINEO, HAROLD MACDONALD

He died from pneumonia whilst serving with No 42 Wing in Canada and is buried in Virden Cemetery.

18-Dec

2 Lt

POOLE, ROLAND BARRETT

He was killed whilst flying in DH9, D2951 of No 221 Sqn and is buried in East Mudros Military Cemetery.

18-Dec

Cdt

WEST, ERNEST ARTHUR (13774)

He had probably been discharged and returned to Kenya when he died from blackwater fever and is buried in Mombasa (Mbaraki) Cemetery.  His records have so far not been located.

19-Dec

AM1

BARRETT, JOESPH (211067)

He died in 5 CCS from broncho-pneumonia whilst serving as a Rigger (Aero) with No 205 Sqn and is buried in Maubeuge (Sous-le-Bois) Cemetery.

19-Dec

Mem

COOME, AGNES HILDA (10879)

A member of the WRAF she was killed or died whilst serving in the UK and is buried in Coventry (London Road) Cemetery.

19-Dec

Lt

DOUCET, ARTHUR CECIL

He was killed whilst flying Camel, D1933 of No 2 Fighting  School, which spun into the ground from a left hand turn and is buried in Marske-in-Cleveland (St Germain) Churchyard.

19-Dec

2 Lt

HARBORD, SIDNEY BERTRAND

He was serving with No 40 Training Depot Station and died from cerebral meningitis at the Central Military Hospital, Lichfield, he is buried in Great Yarmouth (Gorleston) Cemetery.

19-Dec

Pte 2

JACKSON, WALTER (142829)

He drowned in the sea, circumstances unknown, whilst serving as a Motor Cyclist with No 11 Aircraft Park and is buried in Dunkirk Town Cemetery.

19-Dec

Pte 1

McLEOD, ROBERT (403509)

He died in Alexandria from broncho-pneumonia whilst serving as an Upholsterer with the 'X' Aircraft Park and is buried in Alexandria (Hadra) War Memorial Cemetery.

19-Dec

Lt

PARKS, HERBERT CLIFFORD

He died from gun shot wounds, sustained on 14 Oct 1918 whilst serving with No 29 Sqn, when his SE5A was hit by AA fire and is buried in Charleroi Communal Cemetery.

19-Dec

Capt

PATRICK, JULIEN

He had been serving at the Medical HQ in Malta but died from pneumonia in Eaton Square Hospital and is buried in Hampstead Cemetery.

19-Dec

AM2

PAYNE, CHARLES HENRY (77140)

He died in the VAD Hospital, Southall from pneumonia whilst serving as a Rigger (Aero), possibly at Hounslow, and is buried in Handsworth (St Mary) Churchyard.

19-Dec

Pte 2

PRING, FREDRICK (111353)

He died in No 55 Casualty Clearing Station from influenza whilst serving as a Labourer with the Aero Service Unit and is buried in Charleroi Communal Cemetery.

19-Dec

Lt

SIMPSON, THOMAS BARTON

He was killed whilst flying Camel, F9548 of No 54 Training Depot Station, which he tried to loop during his first solo on type, resulting in a spin from the inverted position, from which he couldn't recover and is buried in Havering-atte-Bower (St John) Churchyard.

19-Dec

AM1

WALKER, FREDERICK ARTHUR (209597)

He died in No 1 Rest Camp Hospital, Cherbourg from broncho-pneumonia whilst serving as a Rigger (Aero) with No 144 Sqn and is buried in Tourlaville Communal Cemetery and Extension.

20-Dec

2 Lt

AYLES, WALTER MATTHEW WILLIAM 

He was serving with No 21 Sqn and was killed whilst was unscrewing the cap from a German shell and it exploded, he is buried in Tourcoing (Pont-Neuville) Communal Cemetery.

20-Dec

Flt Cdt

BEATON, PETER

He was killed in a flying accident whilst flying Avro 504K, E3429 of No 60 Training Depot Station and is buried in Alexandria (Hadra) War Memorial Cemetery.

20-Dec

AM3

BROWN, DUDLEY GRANVILLE (91113)

He was serving as a Rigger (Aero) at No 7 Training Depot Station and was killed whilst flying as a passenger in Avro 504J, C5822 which collided with another aircraft during a fighting practice, he is buried in Lewisham (Ladywell) Cemetery.

20-Dec

Capt

MARSH, PHILIP EVERARD GRAHAM MC

He was serving as an instructor and was killed in a mid-air collision at Feltwell whilst flying Avro 504J, C5822 of 7 Training Depot Station.  He is buried in Wethersfield (St Mary Magdalene) Churchyard.

20-Dec

Cpl Mech

NEEVES, WALTER (209287)

He died from influenza whilst serving as a Rigger (Airship) with No 1 Base (Malta) and is buried in St Germain-au-Mont-D'or Communal Cemetery Extension.  He was probably returning to the UK at the time of his death.

20-Dec

Clk 2

SELLWOOD , ALFRED CHARLES (222331)

He died in the County Hospital, Lincoln from pleura pericarditis and syncope whilst serving as a Storeman with the Training Wing, Cranwell and he is buried in Stoke Gabriel (SS. Mary and Gabriel) Churchyard.

21-Dec

AM1

BRUNTON, FRANK (23679)

He died at home from natural causes whilst serving as a Fitter (MT) with No 6 Sqn and is buried in Burnley Cemetery.

21-Dec

AM3

COLE, FRED (283456)

He was on leave when he died in St Mark's VAD Hospital in Tunbridge Wells from pneumonia and heart failure whilst serving as a Bricklayer with the Air Constructional Services, Cattewater and is buried in Cranbrook Cemetery.

21-Dec

Cpl Clk

EVANS, THOMAS ELIAS (40975)

He died in 18 General Hospital, Etaples from a fractured skull sustained on 13/14 Dec, cause unknown whilst serving as a Clerk (General) with HQ, RAF in the Field and is buried in Etaples Military Cemetery.

21-Dec

AM1

HUTTON, R F (87886)

He died in No 3 Stationary Hospital from broncho-pneumonia whilst serving as a Fitter (General) with the Engine Repair Shops and is buried in St Sever Cemetery Extension, Rouen.

21-Dec

QMis

JONES, JANET

A member of the WRAF she was killed or died whilst serving in the UK and is buried in Llanrwst (Seion) Calvinistic Methodist Chapelyard.

21-Dec

Pte 1

KNIGHT, RICHARD LAMONT (228666)

He died in Dudley Road Hospital, Birmingham from pulmonary tuberculosis and cardiac failure whilst serving as a Labourer at RAF Cranwell and he is buried in Birmingham (Key Hill) Cemetery.

21-Dec

2 Lt

McGUIRE, THOMAS FRANCIS

He was killed in a flying accident whilst flying a Camel of No 208 Sqn and is buried in Charleroi Communal Cemetery.

21-Dec

Mem

RABBETTS, LILIAN MAUD (19612)

A member of the WRAF she was killed or died whilst serving in the UK and is buried in Andover Cemetery.

21-Dec

AM1

TILLOTSON, HENRY (209458)

He died in Dykebar War Hospital, Paisley from tubercular meningitis whilst serving as a Carpenter with 'E' Section, Reserve Depot and is buried in Silsden (St James) Churchyard.

21-Dec

AM3

WARD, FREDERICK JAMES (125951)

He died in No 1 War Hospital, Reading from influenza and pneumonia whilst serving as a Packer with No 3 Stores Depot and is buried in Hammersmith Old Cemetery.

22-Dec

Sgt

CAPEL (or Caple), WILLIAM WALTER (314905)

He was killed instantly when he was crushed by an over-turning lorry, which slipped on a slippery road surface and is buried in Polperro Cemetery.  At the time of his death he was serving as a Disciplinarian, probably at East Fortune.

22-Dec

Chf Mech

CLACK, ALBERT EDWARD (667)

He died in Exhibition Camp Hospital from broncho-pneumonia whilst serving as a Rigger (Aero) with the Recruits Depot and is buried in Toronto Necropolis.

22-Dec

2 Lt

GILPIN, ROBERT ROOKE

He was killed whilst flying DH4, F2636 of No 57 Sqn which crashed in fog after hitting a tree on the approach to Paris, he is buried in Louvres Communal Cemetery.  His passenger, Maj-Gen C D Rhodes USAS was injured.

22-Dec

Clk 3

JEPHSON, JOHN H. (306542)

He died, cause unknown, at Ferry Bank, Waterford, Ireland whilst serving as a Clerk (General) with the Record Office and is buried in Waterford Protestant Cemetery.

22-Dec

Pte 2

MILEHAM, JAMES (185055)

He was serving as a Labourer with No 2 Cadet Wing and was found dead in a Police Station in London from alcoholic poisoning and is buried in Willesden New Cemetery.

22-Dec

2 Lt

OSBORN, JOHN EYLES

He died in Lightburn Hospital, Shettleston from meningitis whilst serving as a Technical Officer on HMS Campania and is buried in City of London Cemetery and Crematorium, Manor Park.

22-Dec

Pte 1

STANMORE, WILLIAM H. (82309)

He died in the 3rd Southern General Hospital, Oxford from pneumonia whilst serving as a Labourer with No 3 Stores Depot and is buried in Stannington (Underbank) Unitarian Chapelyard.

23-Dec

Cpl Mech

COOK, ALFRD JOHN (201852)

He died in the War Hospital in Norwich from pneumonia whilst serving as a Driver (Petrol) at Pulham and is buried in Bransgore (St Mary) Churchyard.

23-Dec

Capt

DOBBIE, ROBERT WILLIAM

He was killed in a flying accident whilst flying SE5, B8535 of the Aerial Observation School in Egypt, which broke up in the air during extreme aerobatics and is buried in the Cairo War Memorial Cemetery.

23-Dec

Capt

FFRENCH, EVELYN WILSON

He was killed whilst flying Snipe, E8179 of No 42 Training Depot Station near Hounslow and was cremated at Golders Green Crematorium.

23-Dec

Clk 3

HOPPE, EDWARD FRANCIS JAMES (166999)

He died, cause unknown, whilst serving as a Storeman with No 3 Aircraft Acceptance Park and is buried in Radcliffe-on-Trent Cemetery.

23-Dec

Sgt Mech

REEVE, WILLIAM LAWRENCE (29991)

He died in 52 General Hospital, Salonika from influenza and broncho-pneumonia whilst serving as a Carpenter with the Salonika Aircraft Park and is buried in Mikra British Cemetery, Kalamaria.

23-Dec

Pte 1

WHITE, HARRY LESLIE (214465)

He died, cause unknown, whilst serving as a Labourer with No 232 Sqn and is buried in Gillingham (Woodlands) Cemetery.

23-Dec

AM3

WHITEHEAD, TOM EUSTACE (65992)

He died in 42 CCS from influenza whilst serving as a Driver with the Base MT Repair Depot and is buried in Douai British Cemetery, Cuincy.

24-Dec

Mem

ANDERSON-HASTIE, JANET (11500)

A member of the WRAF she was killed or died whilst serving in the UK and is buried in  Upavon Cemetery.

24-Dec

AM3

CLAYTON, ELI JOHN (112570)

He died suddenly at home from apoplexy whilst serving as a Packer with No 2 Stores Distribution Park and is buried in Nunhead (All Saints) Cemetery.

24-Dec

2 Lt

DALLAS, WILLIAM REID

He was killed whilst flying in O/400, F5430 of No 215 Sqn and is buried in Longuenesse (St Omer) Souvenir Cemetery.

24-Dec

Lt

MASTERS, ERNEST HAROLD

He was killed whilst flying a Camel of No 45 Sqn and is buried in Duisans British Cemetery, Etrun.

24-Dec

AM3

MORTON, JAMES WALTER (50176)

A Blacksmith, he died in 4 Stationary Hospital from injuries sustained whilst flying in O/400, F5430 of No 215 Sqn and is buried in Longuenesse (St Omer) Souvenir Cemetery.

24-Dec

2 Lt

NICHOLLS, OSCAR LANCELOT

He was killed whilst flying Avro 504, C or D4462 of 'C' Sqn, Central Flying School, which struck the ground as it was recovering from a spin and is buried in Upavon Cemetery.

24-Dec

Lt

O'GRADY, JAMES HENRY

He was killed whilst flying O/400, F5430 of No 215 Sqn and is buried in Longuenesse (St Omer) Souvenir Cemetery.

24-Dec

Sgt Clk

SQUIRE, JOHN BRINSMEAD (207771)

He died, cause unknown, in hospital, possibly in Bedford, whilst serving as a Clerk (General) at Inchinnan and is buried in Walton and Weybridge (Weybridge) Cemetery.

24-Dec

Pte 2

WILSON, RICHARD THOMAS (267082)

He was killed in an aircraft accident involving and aircraft of No 191 Training Sqn and is buried in Rugby (Croop Hill) Cemetery.  At the time he was serving as a Labourer with No 1 General Duties Unit.

25-Dec

Sgt Mech

BUTCHER, LESLIE ARTHUR GEORGE (200675)

He was serving as a Rigger (Airship) with Spinola APD, Malta when he died from broncho-pneumonia and is buried in Pieta Military Cemetery.

25-Dec

Pte 2

GRAY, ARTHUR (100714)

He was serving as a Labourer with No 3 Stores Depot when he committed suicide by cutting his throat and is buried in North Mymms (St Mary) Churchyard.

25-Dec

2 Lt

PALMER, JOHN WILLIAM

He was killed in accident involving explosives whilst serving as an Observer with No 2 Sqn and is buried in Genech Communal Cemetery.

25-Dec

Act Cpl (Clk 1)

PARRY, DAVID (135523) MSM

He died in 3 General Hospital from influenza whilst serving as a Clerk (ST) with No HQ No 6 Wing and is buried in Joinville-le-Pont Communal Cemetery.

25-Dec

Pte 2

PURVES, THOMAS WILLIAM DICKSON (105249)

He had been discharged on 20 Nov 1918 as unfit for further service, but his cause of death is unknown at the moment and is buried in New Kilpatrick (or Hillfoot) Cemetery.  Prior to discharge he had been serving as a Wireless Mechanic with No 1 Wireless School.

25-Dec

2 Lt

WAKEFORD, FRANCIS REGINALD STEELE

Having served in the RAF as an observer, he died in Bedford House Hospital, Cardiff after a long illness and is buried in Penarth (St Augustine of Hippo) Churchyard.

26-Dec

AM1

PETRIE, ALEXANDER COUTTS (57573)

He died in the 3rd Southern General Hospital, Oxford from pneumonia whilst serving as a Carpenter with No 3 Stores Depot and is buried in Arbroath Western Cemetery.

26-Dec

Pte 2

PRIDEAUX, REGINALD CHARLES (146141)

He died in Prees Heath Military Hospital near Whitchurch from pneumonia whilst serving as a Labourer with No 13 Training Depot Station and is buried in Sheffield (Burngreave) Cemetery.

26-Dec

Pte 2

TURNER, WILLIAM GEORGE (239398)

He died in 21 General Hospital, Alexandria from meningitis whilst serving as a Labourer at Alexandria and is buried in Alexandria (Hadra) War Memorial Cemetery.

26-Dec

AM3

WRIGHT, WALTER JOHN (44462)

He died at Salonika Aircraft Park from influenza whilst serving as a Winch Driver/Fitter with No 47 Sqn and is buried in Mikra British Cemetery, Kalamaria.

27-Dec

Pte 2

AUSTIN, HERBERT (300707)

He died, cause unknown, whilst serving as a Labourer with No 3 Sub Unit (Stowmarket) and is buried in Colchester Cemetery.

27-Dec

Pte 2

EVANS, OSCAR WALTER (285326)

He died from pneumonia whilst serving as an Assistant Armourer with the Armament School (Uxbridge) and is buried in Aldershot Military Cemetery.

27-Dec

AM3

SUTCLIFFE, FRANK (106460)

He died in 23 CCS from influenza whilst serving as a Turner with No 203 Sqn and is buried in Auberchicourt British Cemetery.

28-Dec

Pte 1

DICKENSON, ROBERT (66490)

He died in No 48 Casualty Clearing Station from influenza whilst serving as a Motor Cyclist with No 149 Sqn and is buried in Belgrade Cemetery.

28-Dec

Pte 2

HAYTER, HENRY CHARLES (199661)

He drowned in an accident whilst serving as a Labourer with No 39 Balloon Section, No 2 Balloon Wing and is buried in Lille Southern Cemetery.

28-Dec

Mem

RAMSDEN, CLARA (6269)

A member of the WRAF she was killed or died whilst serving in the UK and is buried in Heywood United Reformed Church Churchyard.

28-Dec

Sgt Mech

RIGGS, JOHN CLARK (21309)

He died at Camp Pont de L'Arches from pneumonia and pleurisy whilst serving as a Millwright with the Engine Repair Shop and is buried in St Sever Cemetery Extension, Rouen.

28-Dec

Flt Cdt

SCARRATT, JOHN ARTHUR (128917)

He was killed whilst flying Avro 504K, H218 of No 27 Training Depot Station, which spun into the ground after stalling in a turn and is buried in Crail Parish Churchyard.

28-Dec

AM3

TAYLOR, CLIFFORD (294779)

He died in the Central Military Hospital, Aylesbury, cause unknown whilst training as a Fitter (Aero Engine) at the School of Technical Training, Halton and is buried in Ashton-upon-Mersey (St Martin) Churchyard.

28-Dec

Clk 3

WOOD, GEORGE (309743)

He died at Barrington War Hospital from pneumonia whilst serving as a Storeman with No 2 MT Repair Depot and is buried in Manchester Southern Cemetery.

29-Dec

Clk 3

ALLARDYCE, FRANK WILLIAM (269575)

He died at home at Longfield, County Monaghan from syncope and pneumonia, whilst on leave and is buried in Carrickmacross Church of Ireland New Cemetery.  At the time he was serving as a Clerk (Stores) with No 7 Stores Depot.

29-Dec

2 Lt

GRAY, ALLAN CYRIL

He died whilst serving in Canada from pneumonia and is buried in Collingwood United Cemetery.

29-Dec

Pte 2

ORMOND, WILLIAM (286828)

He died in 1 Stationary Hospital, Rouen from broncho-pneumonia whilst serving as a Labourer with No 18 Tent Detachment and is buried in St Sever Cemetery Extension, Rouen.

30-Dec

Lt

ELLERCAMP, WILFRED ALAN HERBERT

He was killed in a flying accident whilst flying Camel, D6637 of No 44 Sqn, which collided with another aircraft as they took off and is buried in Hornchurch (St Andrew) Churchyard.

30-Dec

Pte 2

EVANS, WILLIAM (263564)

He died at No 41 TDS, cause unknown, whilst serving as a Labourer with 'D' Section, Reserve Depot and is buried in St Albans Cemetery.

30-Dec

2 Lt

HURNDALL, CHARLES DOUGLAS

He was killed whilst flying Camel, D9459 of No 78 Sqn, which was involved in a collision with another aircraft and is buried in Southend-on-Sea (Sutton Road) Cemetery.

30-Dec

Lt

TEUNON, JAMES MACANDIEW

He died in Queen Alexandra Military Hospital, Milbank from appendicitis whilst serving with No 1 School Aeronautics and is buried in Turriff Cemetery.

31-Dec

AM2

BRUCE, WILLIAM

He died from pneumonia whilst serving with the Armament School, Egypt and is buried in Cairo War Memorial Cemetery.

31-Dec

2 Lt

MILLIKIN, JAMES

He was killed whilst flying in DH9, E679 of No 1 Fighting School, which spun into the ground from a flat turn at Turnberry and is buried in  Ballylinney Old Graveyard.

31-Dec

Capt

ROBINSON, WILLIAM LEEFE VC

He was awarded the VC for bringing down the first Zeppelin, L21, on British soil in 1916.  He died of influenza exacerbated by the effects of ill treatment as a PoW.  He was buried with full military honours in Harrow Weald (All Saints) Churchyard Extension.

31-Dec

2 Lt

WILLIAMS, EDWARD ALBERT

He died from injuries sustained whilst flying FK8, D5036 of No 18 Training Depot Station(?), which crashed after stalling in a turn and is buried in Ismailia War Memorial Cemetery.

 

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