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RAF Casualties - B


15-Jul

2 Lt

BABBITT, THOMAS EMERSON

He was killed in action whilst flying Camel, D1778 of No 43 Sqn, which failed to return from a patrol, he is commemorated on the Arras Flying Services Memorial.

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.

21-Jul

AM3

BACHE, ALFRED GEORGE (196918)

He died in Blandford Military Hospital whilst serving as a Fitter (Aero Engine) at the Reserve Depot and is buried in Birmingham (Yardley) Cemetery.

03-Apr

2 Lt

BACKHOUSE, ST JOHN SALMON

He was killed whilst flying in an FK8, which failed to return from an operation and is buried in Sofia Cemetery.

25-May

2 Lt

BACKLER, ALFRED MILNE

He was killed whilst flying in Avro 504, E9993 of No 45 Training Sqn, which collided with Avro 504, D6274 of No 61 Training Sqn near Lincoln and is buried in or was cremated at West Norwood Cemetery and Crematorium.

02-Nov

Flt Sgt

BAGNALL, BERTRAM ARTHUR (200345)

He died in the Military Hospital, Cambridge from pneumonia whilst serving as a Fitter (MT) with No 9 Aircraft Repair Depot and is buried in Willian (All Saints) Churchyard.

04-Jun

AM1

BAIGENT, EDGAR (230958)

He was killed in an air raid on Coudekerque whilst serving as a Rigger (Aero) with No 214 Sqn and is buried in Dunkirk Town Cemetery.

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.

01-Sep

2 Lt

BAILEY, GERALD W

He was killed whilst flying Curtis JN-4, C573 of No 44 Wing in a flying accident at Armour Heights, Toronto, he is buried in Kenora (Lake of the Woods) Cemetery.

30-Oct

Flt Cdt

BAILEY, HUGH COURTENAY (410960)

He was killed whilst flying in Avro 504, B8623 of No 212 Training Depot Station, which spun into the ground, he is buried in Vendome Town Cemetery.

22-Nov

Cpl

BAILEY, WILLIAM (79047)

He died in (4th?) Northern General Hospital from influenza whilst serving as a Rigger (Aero) with No 90 Sqn and is buried in Trowbridge Cemetery.

30-Apr

AM2

BAILEY, WILLIAM ERNEST (59399)

He was serving as a Wireless Operator with 7th Brigade when he suffered a gun shot wound and was admitted to No 6 General Hospital on 16 Apr 1918, presumably dying from these injuries.  On 25 April he was transferred to the establishment of No 1 (Training) Wireless School and is buried in Daventry (Holy Cross) Churchyard.

15-Sep

2 Lt

BAILLIE, FRANK WATSON

He was killed whilst flying Camel, E1572 of No 42 Training Depot Station, when its wings folded up at 2,000 ft, he is buried in New Brentford Cemetery.

12-Oct

AM3

BAILLIE, JAMES (Casualty card shows him as BAILEY, G) (115530)

He was killed in action whilst serving as a Driver (Petrol) with No 45 Kite Balloon Section and is buried in Bevillers Communal Cemetery.

31-Oct

Lt

BAIRD, DANIEL DOUGAL

He was died from influenza, double pneumonia and heart failure whilst serving with the Aeronautical Inspection Department and is buried in Cathcart Cemetery.

08-May

Lt

BAIRD, JOHN DONALD

He was killed whilst flying Camel, D6649 of No 44 Training Sqn, which spun into the ground and is buried in or was cremated at the City of London Cemetery and Crematorium, Manor Park.

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.

22-Nov

Lt

BAIRD, WILLIAM DODDS HALDANE

He died from injuries sustained whilst flying Avro, E9260 of No 112 Sqn, which crashed whilst landing down wind and is buried in Edinburgh (Morningside) Cemetery.

25-Apr

Lt

BAKER, ALBERT NATHANIEL

He was killed in action whilst flying Camel, D1776 of No 73 Sqn, which last seen flying east near Messines and is buried in Arras Flying Services Memorial.

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.

26-Oct

Flt Cdt

BAKER, DOUGLAS WALTER (14266)

Originally a Fitter (Aero Engine) he was killed whilst flying Dolphin, B7954 of No 29 Training Depot Station, which spun into the ground and is buried in East Boldre (St Paul) Churchyard.

03-Jun

AM2

BAKER, LEONARD FRIEND (224753)

He was serving as a Rigger (Aero) at RAF Cranwell where he was killed when he was struck by the propeller of Pup, B5929 and is buried in Hendon (St Mary) Churchyard.

09-Nov

AM1

BAKER, SYDNEY ARTHUR (40202)

He died from influenza whilst serving as a Motor Cyclist with No 27 Sqn and is buried in Queant Road Cemetery, Buissy.

04-Nov

Capt

BAKER, THOMAS CHARLES RICHMOND DFC, MM

He was killed in action whilst flying Snipe, E8062 of No 4 Sqn AFC, which failed to return from a patrol and is buried in Escanaffles Communal Cemetery.

17-Oct

2 Lt

BAKER, THOMAS MATTHEW

He was killed in action whilst flying in FK8, B1470 of No 8 Sqn, which failed to return from a recce sortie and is buried in Ors British Cemetery.

20-Jul

Sgt

BAKER, WILLIAM EDWARD (92312)

He was the observer to Sgt F E Nash in DH4, A7876 of No 55 Sqn.  Their aircraft was badly damaged in a fight near the target at Obendorf and the pilot was forced to land the aircraft behind enemy lines.  Nash was wounded and Baker was killed during this action and is buried in  Niederezwehren Cemetery.

25-May

Lt

BALCH, RAYMOND TENNEY

He was killed flying SE5A, D6097 of No 74 Training Sqn, which crashed during an aerial firing practice on the range and is buried in Castle Bromwich (SS Mary and Margaret) Churchyard.

02-May

Maj

BALCOMBE-BROWN, RAINSFORD MC

He was killed in action whilst flying SE5A, C1796 of No 56 Sqn, which was lost in combat over Martinpuich.  He is buried in Carnoy Military Cemetery.

06-Nov

Lt

BALDIE, JOHN BOYD

He was killed in action whilst flying O/400, D8307 of No 215 Sqn, which crashed on landing on its return from a bombing raid and is buried in Charmes Military Cemetery, Essegney.

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.

05-Nov

Capt

BALDWIN, CLAUDE LORAINE

He was killed whilst flying in DH6, C2045 of No 18 Training Depot Station, which crashed but the cause is unknown, he is buried in Ismailia War Memorial Cemetery.

26-Oct

2 Lt

BALDWIN, WILFRED

He was killed whilst flying in Avro 504K, E3668 of No 31 Training Depot Station, which failed to recover from a spin and is buried in Stockton-on-Tees (Durham Road) 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.

16-Apr

Lt

BALFOUR, BERNARD

He was killed in action whilst flying Camel, D1799 of No 65 Sqn, which was hit by AA fire near Douart and is commemorated on the Arras Flying Services Memorial.

08-Apr

Lt

BALL, FRANK EPHRAIM

He was killed whilst flying Camel, C8207 of No 1 School of Aerial Fighting when he collided with Lt Brooks in B5563 during air firing practice.  He is buried in Ayr Cemetery, Ayrshire.

24-Jul

Lt

BALL, HENRY JAMES

He died from injuries sustained the previous day whilst flying an Avro 504 of No 22 Training Sqn and is buried in Alexandria (Hadra) War Memorial Cemetery.

09-Nov

Pte 2

BALLINGER, WILLIAM JOHN (230788)

He was serving as a Batman with No 54 Training Depot Station but died at home from pneumonia and is buried in and is buried in Hammersmith Old Cemetery.

01-Jul

Lt

BALLS, FRANK WILLIAM

He died from pyaemia whilst serving with No 23 Training Sqn and is buried in Alexandria (Hadra) War Memorial Cemetery.

24-Sep

Flt Cdt

BAMBER, WILFRED KELWAY

He was killed whilst flying RE8, B6599 of No 17 Training Depot Station, which spun into the ground after stalling in a turn and is buried in Ismailia War Memorial Cemetery.

01-Apr

Capt

BANBURY, FRED EVEREST DSC

He was killed whilst flying Camel, B7247 of No 209 Sqn, which crashed during a practice flight and is buried in Hazebrouck Communal Cemetery.

18-Sep

2 Lt

BAND, REGINALD FREDERICK GIFFORD

He was killed in action whilst flying in RE8, D4854 of No 7 Sqn, which failed to return from an operation and is buried in Mendinghem Military 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.

23-Oct

AM1

BANHAM, JOHN APPLEGARTH (47729)

Originally a Vulcaniser, he died in 3 Stationary Hospital from broncho-pneumonia whilst serving as a Fitter (Aero Engine) with No 1 Aeroplane Supply Depot and is buried in St. Sever Cemetery Extension, Rouen.

20-Jul

Pte 2

BANKS, ALFRED (267317)

He was training at the Reserve Depot when he was found dead in a coppice at Blandford, having committed suicide and is buried in Blandford Cemetery.

05-Sep

Cpl

BANKS, ALFRED CHARLES (36814)

He died from wounds sustained whilst serving as a Rigger (Airship) with No 37 Kite Balloon Section, 10th Balloon Company and is buried in Vis en Artois British Cemetery, Haucourt.

03-Jul

AM3

BANKS, BENJAMIN SIDNEY WILLIAM (249329)

An armourer, he was killed whilst flying in a DH4 of No 66 Wing which was lost in a flying accident, he is buried in Otranto Town Cemetery.

02-Jun

2 Lt

BANKS, FREDERICK

He died from injuries sustained on 30 May 1918 whilst flying Caudron GIII, 161 of the Hendon Civil School, which side-slipped into the ground during a turn and is buried in Hampstead Cemetery.

13-Nov

Boy

BANKS, GEORGE (158822)

He died, cause unknown, in Hounslow Military Hospital whilst serving with No 42 Training Depot Station and is buried in Preston (New Hall Lane) Cemetery.

02-Nov

Flt Sgt

BANNER, CLARENCE HENRY (9350)

He died in the Red Cross Hospital, Winchester from pneumonia whilst serving as a Wireless Operator with the RAF and Army Co-operation School and is buried in Bromley Hill Cemetery.

18-Jul

AM2

BANNISTER, ERNEST ALBERT

A Driver (Motor Boat) he was killed in an accident whilst flying in Airco DH6, B3087 of No 252 Sqn, when it spun into the ground and caught fire at Seaton Carew, he is buried in Hartlepool (Stranton) Cemetery.

21-Jun

Lt

BANNISTER, HERBERT STANLEY

He was killed whilst flying a Camel on his way to join No 151 Sqn and is buried in Boulogne Eastern Cemetery.

04-Nov

Pte 2

BANNISTER, JOSEPH (309277)

He died in Blanford Military Hospital from broncho-pneumonia whilst training as a Rigger (Aero) with 'L' Section Reserve Depot and is buried in Glasnevin (or Prospect) Cemetery.

10-Apr

2 Lt

BANNISTER, QUINTIN WOLSTENHOLME

He was killed whilst flying DH9, C6189 of No 99 Training Sqn which spun into the ground whilst turning at low level and is buried in Toronto (Mount Pleasant) Cemetery.

27-May

Lt

BARBE, ADRIEN ESPINASSON

A member of No 111 Sqn, he drowned when HMT Leasowe Castle was torpedoed off Alexandria and is commemorated on the Chatby Memorial.

25-Sep

2 Lt

BARBER, GEORGE STANLEY

He was killed whilst flying as the observer in DH4, D8386 of No 55 Sqn during a bombing raid and is buried in Charmes Military Cememtery, Essegney.

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.

24-May

Lt

BARBER, VICTOR LESLIE

He died from injuries sustained whilst flying Avro 504, D7676 of No 2 School of Aerial Fighting and Gunnery, which crashed into a hedge after failing to get airborne and is buried in Redcar Cemetery.

07-Dec

Capt

BARCLAY, FERGUSSON

He died from injuries sustaioned 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.

19-May

Sgt

BARFOOT, HERBERT (23509)

He was killed whilst flying as the Aerial Gunner in DH9, D1002 of No 49 Sqn, which was shot down by an enemy fighter and is buried in Heath Cemetery, Harbonnierres.

09-Jun

2 Lt

BARING, REGINALD ARTHUR

He was killed in action whilst flying Camel, B5244 of No 73 Sqn and is commemorated on the Arras Flying Services Memorial.

01-Oct

Lt

BARK, NORMAN

He was killed in action by shell fire whilst serving with No 7 Balloon Company and is buried in Dadizeele New British Cemetery.

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-Oct

2 Lt

BARKER, JAMES

He was killed whilst flying in SE5A, C8860 of No 21 Training Depot Station dived into the ground from a flat spin at Driffield and caught fire, he is buried in Shincliffe (St Mary) Churchyard.

19-May

2 Lt

BARKER, JOSEPH CLAUDE

He was killed whilst flying DH4, B5541 of No 109 Sqn, which nose dived into the ground and is buried in Durrington Cemetery.

07-Nov

Cdt

BARKER, ROBIN (183681)  His service records give his names as ROBERT EMMANUEL

He died in Shorncliffe Military Hospital from influenza and pneumonia whilst serving with No 8 Cadet Wing and is buried in Grinton (St Andrew) Churchyard. 

04-Oct

AM2

BARKER, S J (86675)

He had been discharged from the RFC on 5 Dec 1917 suffering from bronchitis whilst serving at No 52 Training Depot Station, presumably dying from this condition and is buried in Fazeley (St. Paul) Churchyard.

09-Oct

AM2

BARKER, SYDNEY (297055)

He died in the Central Military Hospital, Aylesbury from pneumonia whilst serving as an Electrician with "F" Section, School of Technical Training and is buried in Wordsley (Holy Trinity) Churchyard.

13-Jun

Flt Cdt

BARKER, WILLIAM FRANK

He was killed whilst flying DH6, C7708 of No 191 Training Sqn, which side-slipped into the ground in a turn following an engine failure and is buried in Marham (Holy Trinity) Churchyard.

27-Apr

2 Lt

BARKER, WILLIAM JOHN

He was killed whilst flying a RE8 of No 57 Training Sqn, which crashed following a stall near the ground and is buried in Ismailia War Memorial Cemetery.

21-Jun

2 Lt

BARKER, WILLIAM STANLEY GORDON

He was killed whilst flying Pup, C325 of No 205 Training Depot Station after it caught fire in the air and he was thrown out at about 150 ft, he is buried in Vendome Town Cemetery.

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.

18-Jun

2 Lt

BARLOW, LESLIE CHARLES JACKSON

He was killed in action flying in a FK8 of  No 82 Sqn, probably due to ground fire and is buried in Villers-Bretonneux Military Cemetery.

30-Jul

Capt

BARLOW, ROBIN TUDOR

He was killed in action whilst serving as a flight commander with No 52 Sqn and was flying RE8, E2 when he was brought down over the lines on a bombing raid to Martinpuich.  He is buried in Gordon Dump Cemetery, Ovillers-la Boisselle.

25-Oct

Capt

BARNATO, ISAAC HENRY WOOLF (JACK)

He died of pneumonia following a bout of influenza whilst serving with the Air Ministry Technical Department and is buried in Willesden Jewish Cemetery.

26-Sep

2 Lt

BARNES, ALAN

He was killed in action whilst flying RE8, D4915 of No 5 Sqn and is buried Duisans British Cemetery, Etrun.

16-Jul

AM1

BARNES, ALBERT (114766)

He was killed in action whilst serving as a Labourer with No 14 Kite Balloon Section and is buried in Berles New Military Cemetery.

29-Oct

Capt

BARNES, GOODWIN HOWARD THOMAS

He died of influenza whilst serving with No 253 Sqn and is buried in Ryde Borough Cemetery.

22-Oct

AM2

BARNES, JOHN HALLISTER (56209)

He died in Feltwell Military Hospital from influenza and pneumonia whilst serving as a Driver (MT) with No 39 Wing and is buried in Fareham Cemetery.

27-Nov

AM2

BARNES, JOHN THOMAS (408265)

He died, cause unknown, whilst serving as a Batman at 44 Station (Port Meadow?) in 21st Wing and is buried in Wolverhampton Borough Cemetery.

01-Nov

Cpl

BARNES, ROBERT SLIPPER (201047)

He died in the Military Hospital, Eastbourne from influenza whilst serving as a Rigger (Airship) at RAF Polegate and is buried in Eastbourne (Ocklynge) Cemetery.

31-Oct

Lt

BARNET, DENNIS GEORGE

He died in 49 CCS from influenza and pneumonia whilst serving with No 11 Sqn and is buried in Grevillers British Cemetery.

24-Jul

Lt

BARNETT, JOHN IVOR ARTHUR ROSSINGTON

He was killed whilst flying Camel, C6735 of the Fleet Practice Station, RAF Turnhouse, which spun into the ground after the engine was choked and is buried in Edinburgh (Seafield) Cemetery.

06-Nov

AM1

BARNETT, JOHN SPENCER (78310)

He died from influenza, pneumonia and heart failure whilst serving with No 1 (Coventry) Aircraft Acceptance Park as a Driver (MT) and is buried in Worcester (Astwood) Cemetery.

12-Oct

AM2

BARNETT, PERCY JOSEPH (72910)

He died from pneumonia whilst serving as a Rigger (Aero) in Canada and is buried in Kingston (Cataraqui) Cemetery

05-Sep

2 Lt

BARNETT, WILLIAM RHODES

He was killed whilst flying a Camel, B7986 of No 50 Training Depot Station and is buried in Wenlock (Broseley) Cemetery.

16-Oct

AM3

BARON, JOHN ALBERT (294468)

He died in the Central Military Hospital, Aylesbury, cause unknown, whilst serving as an Electrician with "E" Section, School of Technical Training  and is buried in Pendlebury (St John) Churchyard.

08-Nov

AM2

BARON, WILLIAM ARTHUR (218703)

He was on leave when he died at home from influenza and double pneumonia whilst serving as a Carpenter at Vendome and is buried in New Southgate Cemetery.

10-Sep

AM3

BARR, GEOFFREY (197696)

He died at sea, cause unknown, after being admitted to 81 General Hospital, Marseillies whilst serving as a Clerk (General) with the Egyptian Expeditionary Force and is buried in Chatby.

20-Apr

2 Lt

BARRADELL, HARRY LESLIE

He was killed whilst flying RE8, B4067 of No 20 Training Sqn, which crashed after stalling in a turn and is buried in King's Norton (St Nicholas) Churchyard.

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.

01-Nov

Capt

BARRETT, JACK HARPER PHILLIP

He died from septic pneumonia whilst serving as Technical Officer at the Armament School and is buried in Hampstead Cemetery.

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.

24-Apr

Lt

BARRETT, LELAND KELLY WILLSON

He was killed whilst flying FK8, D5024 of No 82 Sqn, which hit trees shortly after take off on an offensive patrol and exploded and is buried in Abbeville Communal Cemetery Extension.

28-Jul

2 Lt

BARRON, LESLIE

He was killed whilst flying RE8, D4876 of No 1 Training Depot Station, which spun in from a flat turn and is buried in Folkestone Old Cemetery.

16-Oct

Cdt

BARTER, WILLIAM GEORGE (66659)

He died in Fulham Military Hospital whilst serving at the Cadet Distribution Depot and is buried in Sutton Waldron (St Bartholomew) Churchyard.

02-Jul

Sgt

BARTER, WILLIAM JAMES HENRY (231124)

He was killed whilst flying as an observer in Bristol Fighter, B8090 of No 20 Sqn, which was shot down by enemy fighters and is buried in Harlebeke New British Cemetery.

25-Oct

Pte 2

BARTLAM, WALTER PERCY (190013)

He was shot by an unknown person whilst on duty as a Labourer with No 5 Group Works Section and is buried in Ramscappelle Road Military Cemetery.

06-Apr

2 Lt

BARTLETT, GUY GEORGE

He was killed in action whilst flying in Bristol F2B, C4864 of No No 48 Sqn, which last seen over the lines at Villers Brettoneux and is commemorated on the Arras Flying Services Memorial.

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.

02-Jul

Flt Cdt

BARTON, HARWOOD WOODWARK (321948)

He was killed whilst flying Avro 504K, D6306 of No 63 Training Sqn, which dived into the gound from a half roll at 300 ft and is buried in Whitby Cemetery

17-May

Lt

BARTON, LAMBERT FRANCIS

He was killed in action whilst flying SE5A, C1854 of No 74 Sqn, which was shot down in flames by AA fire and is buried in Ebblinghem Military Cemetery.

05-Jun

AM2

BARTON, WILLIAM JOHN (62273)

He had been wounded on 11 April whilst serving as a Driver with No 142 Sqn and was posted to at the Reserve Depot on 7 May, where he died (from his wounds?) and is buried in Sibford Gower (Holy Trinity) Churchyard.

05-Jul

2 Lt

BARWICK, RICHARD LAURENCE COTTER

He was killed whilst flying Dolphin, E4428 of No 93 Sqn, which spun into the ground from a climbing turn at low altitude and is buried in Chichester Cemetery.

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.

01-Dec

Pte 2

BASSETT, HARRY CYRIL (130198)

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

14-May

Cpl

BASTIANI, WALTER SABASTIAN (29024)

He died, cause unknown, whilst serving as a Driver at the Reserve Depot and is buried in Watton-at-Stone (SS. Andrew and Mary) Churchyard.

10-Jul

Sgt

BATE, CECIL FRANCIS (3697)

He died in 54 CCS from lobar pneumonia whilst serving as a Clerk (Stores) with No 46 Sqn and is buried in Aire Communal Cemetery.

07-Sep

Lt

BATEMAN, ERIC CHARLES

He was killed in action whilst flying SE5A, D6917 of No 84 Sqn, which failed to return from a patrol and is commemorated on the Arras Flying Services Memorial.

24-Apr

2 Lt

BATES, CYRIL MONTAGUE

He was killed whilst flying DH9, D2792 of RAF Cranwell, which crashed after stalling and is buried in Cranwell (St Andrew) Churchyard.

16-Oct

AM1

BATES, HARRY (236183)

He died from dysentery whilst serving as a Fitter (Aero Engine) with No 215 Sqn and is buried in Charmes Military Cemetery, Essegney.

20-Nov

Lt

BATHURST NORMAN, ALFRED GEORGE

He was killed whilst flying DH9, E9012 whilst serving with No 3 Aircraft Depot which crashed in fog near Amiens during a ferry flight and is buried in Villers-Bretonneux Military Cemetery.

09-Jul

Lt

BATTEL,  ANDREW JOHN

He was killed in action whilst flying SE5A, C1950 of No 74 Sqn, which was last seen leaving the aerodrome and is commemorated on the Arras Flying Services Memorial.

29-Jul

Cpl

BATTEY, JAMES ROBERT (47762)

He died, cause unknown, whilst serving as a Storeman with No 4 Aircraft Repair Depot and is buried in Woodgrange Park Cemetery, East Ham.

30-Jul

2 Lt

BATTY, HORACE WALTER

He was the observer to Lt P Dietz USAS in DH9, D7223 of No 99 Sqn.  Their aircraft was attacked after bombing railway targets at Lahr and their aircraft was seen to break up and fall to earth.  He is buried in Plaine French National Cemetery.

21-May

Lt

BAUCHOPE, LESLIE CYRIL WILLIAM

He was killed whilst flying BE12, 6185 of No 5 Training Sqn, which dived into the ground after stalling at 50 ft and is buried in Bolton (Heaton) Cemetery.

03-Nov

Capt

BAUER, DAVID CLAUD

He died of pneumonia whilst on active service with No 12 Balloon Company.  He is buried in Delsaux Farm Cemetery, Beugny.

21-Apr

2 Lt

BAWLE, DAVID LELAND

He was killed whilst flying Camel, B3795 of No 203 Sqn and is buried in Aire Communal Cemetery.

28-Jul

Capt

BAYETTO, TONE HIPPOLYTE

He was killed whilst flying Dolphin, E4449 of No 29 Training Depot Station when a wing folded during aerobatics and is buried in Ruislip (St Martin) Churchyard Extension.

23-Oct

Lt

BAYLEY, FREDERICK GORDON

He was killed in action whilst flying Camel, E4420 of No 204 Sqn, which failed to return from an operation and is buried in Cement House Cemetery.

26-Jun

Lt

BAYNES, EVAN JOHN

He was killed whilst flying Curtis JN-4, C1353 of No 82 Training Sqn in Canada and is buried in Oshawa Union Cemetery.

21-Jul

Lt

BEACHCROFT, WILLIAM FORTESCUE

He was killed whilst flying as a passenger in Bristol F2B, C4788 of No 44 Training Depot Station, which spun into the ground from 5,000 ft and is buried in Ascot (All Saints) Churchyard Extension.

22-Apr

Sgt

BEADLE, WILLIAM JAMES (986)

He is presumed to have drowned whilst flying 1½ Strutter, A8231 of No 1 (Obs) School of Air Gunnery, which dived out of cloud and into the sea after it lost its tail and is commemorated on the Hollybrook Memorial, Southampton.

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.

29-Jul

Sgt (Cdt)

BEAN, ARNOLD (100446)

He was killed whilst flying Avro 504J, D7660 of No 54 Training Depot Station, which collided with Camel, F2104 of the same unit and is buried in Norton-in-the-Moor (St Bartholomew) Churchyard.

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.

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.

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.

27-May

2 Lt

BEAUMONT, CHRISTOPHER CHARLES AUDLEY

He was killed in action whilst flying RE8, B5147 of No 52 Sqn, which failed to return from a recce sortie and is buried in Berry-au-Bac French National Cemetery.

01-Oct

Lt

BECK, THOMAS

He was killed in action whilst flying Bristol F2B, E2265 of No 48 Sqn, which was last seen over Thielt and is commemorated on the Arras Flying Services Memorial.  His casualty card actually records him as being taken prisoner so probably died shortly after capture.

15-Nov

Flt Cdt

BECK, WILLIAM TUPPER

He was killed whilst flying FK8, D5035 of No 18 Training Depot Station, which crashed whilst attempting to return to the aerodrome with insufficient height and speed following an engine failure and is buried in  Ismailia War Memorial Cemetery.

23-Jul

Pte 2

BEDFORD, HERBERT STEPHEN FRANK MAFEKING (199716)

He died in 1st Southern General Hospital, Edgbaston from cerebro spinal meningitis whilst serving with No 14 Aircraft Acceptance Park and is buried in Fareham Cemetery.  His RAF records show him as F H Bedford.

16-Oct

AM2

BEER, ALFRED HENRY (113855)

He died in 2 Scottish General Hospital, Edinburgh from asthma and cardiac failure whilst serving as a Coppersmith's Mate with No 2 Training Depot Station and is buried in Dodbrooke (St Thomas-a-Becket) Churchyard.

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.

21-Jul

Cdt

BEET, GEORGE WILLIAM ASHLEY (92489)

He was killed whilst flying in FE2b, D9907 of No 8 Training Depot Station, which spun into the ground from 400 ft as it turn in towards the aerodrome and is buried in Harrow (Wealdstone) Cemetery.

22-Apr

Lt

BEGBIE, SYDNEY CLAUDE HAMILTON

He died of wounds sustained the previous day whilst flying SE5A, S281 of No 74 Sqn, which crashed inflames near Armentieres and is buried in Lille Southern Cemetery.

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.

15-Apr

Sgt

BELDING, SYDNEY

He was killed in action whilst flying Bristol F2B, C4808 of No 22 Sqn, when the aircraft was accidentally hit by Portuguese artillery and is buried in Haverskerque British Cemetery.

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-Jul

AM1

BELFORD, HOWARD EUGENE (150460)

He died from burns sustained whilst flying Curtis JN-4, C256 of  No 43 Wing, which crashed and burst into flames and is buried in Toronto (Prospect) Cemetery.

13-Jun

Capt

BELGRAVE, JAMES DACRES MC and Bar

He was killed in action whilst serving as a flight commander with No 60 Sqn and was last seen flying SE5A, D5988 about 4 miles east of Albert, he is buried in Grove Town Cemetery, Meaulte.

22-Sep

2 Lt

BELL, ANDREW ROBERTSON

He was killed whilst flying Camel, D8170 of No 28 Sqn, which failed to return from a patrol and is buried in Montecchio Precalcino Communal Cemetery Extension.

06-Apr

2 Lt

BELL, BENEDICT GODFREY ALLEN

He was killed in action whilst flying Bristol F2B, C4864 of No 48 Sqn, which was last near Villers-Brettonveux and is commemorated on the Arras Flying Services Memorial.

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.

29-Jul

Capt

BELL, CHARLES GORDON

A member of No 41 Sqn, he was killed whilst flying an unknown aircraft of an unknown unit on a test flight at Villacoubley and is buried in Les Gonards Cemetery, Versaille.

27-May

Capt

BELL, DOUGLAS JOHN

He was killed in action whilst flying Camel, C6730 of No 3 Sqnbroke up in combat and crashed near Theipval, he is commemorated on the Arras Flying Services Memorial.

14-May

Lt

BELL, EDWARD VAUGHAN

He was killed in action whilst flying Camel, B7223 of No 209 Sqn was shot down by AA fire and is commemorated on the Arras Flying Services Memorial.

28-Sep

Lt

BELL, EDWIN MARTIN

He was killed in action whilst flying in DH4, A7924 of No 217 Sqn, which failed to return from an operation and is buried in Dadizeele New British Cemetery.  Lt J E Gregory USAS was also killed.

11-Oct

Lt

BELL, JOHN MERCER GRIMSHAW MC

He died of wounds sustained on 1 Oct 1918, whilst flying in a RE8 of No 7 Sqn when he was hit by machine gun fire and is buried in Terlincthun British Cemetery, Wimille.

29-Jul

2 Lt

BELL, LAURIE

He was killed whilst flying Camel, F2104 of No 54 Training Depot Station, which collided with Avro 504J, D7660 of the same unit  and is buried in Bournemouth East Cemetery.

26-Sep

2 Lt

BELL, LESLIE HARRISON

He was killed in action whilst flying in FE2b, A5647 of No 58 Sqn, which failed to return from a night bombing raid and is buried Longuenesse (St. Omer) Souvenir Cemetery.

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.

17-May

Capt

BELL, RALPH WILLIAM

He was killed in action whilst flying DH9, D5630 of No 98 Sqn, which was shot down near Thiepval during a long reconnaissance and is commemorated on the Arras Flying Services Memorial.

29-Aug

AM1

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.

28-Jul

Lt

BELLAMY, HAROLD EDWARD

He was killed whilst flying Avro 504, E1744 of No 46 Training Depot Station, which dived into the ground after stalling on take off and is buried in Stockport Borough Cemetery.

17-May

AM1

BELLENGER, FRANCIS STEPHEN (237858)

He was serving as a Fitter (Aero Engine) at RAF Isle of Grain when he died, cause unknown and is buried in Wandsworth (Earlsfield) Cemetery.

22-Jul

2 Lt

BELLEY, FRANCOIS JOSEPH MC, AFC

He was killed whilst flying SE5A, D398 of No 2 Fighting School, which crashed after stalling and burst into flames, he is buried in Marske-in-Cleveland (St Germain) Churchyard.

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.

15-Sep

2 Lt

BELLORD, CHARLES EDMUND

He was the observer to 2 Lt A D MacKenzie flying DH9, D3263 of No 104 Sqn.  They were shot down over their target, a triangle of railways at Metz Sablon by enemy fighters and died of his wounds.  He is buried in Chambieres French National Cemetery, Metz.

17-Sep

2 Lt

BELYEA, ARTHUR FRED

He was killed whilst flying Camel, C8322 of No 29 Training Depot Station, which collided with C96 of the same unit near Beaulieu and is buried in East Boldre (St Paul) Churchyard.

30-May

Capt

BENBOW, EDWIN LOUIS MC

Initially served as an observer, he was killed whilst flying SE5A, C1861 of No 85 Sqn, which failed to return from a patrol and is buried in Duhallow A.D.S. Cemetery.

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.

10-Jun

Cdt

BENDER, CARL AUGUST (153630)

He was killed whilst flying Curtis JN-4 C1004 of No 81 Training Sqn, which failed to recover from a spin and is buried in Deseronto (St. Vincent De Paul) Cemetery.

29-Nov

Lt

BENFIELD, ALFRED WESTBROOK

He died in the Norfolk War Hospital, Norwich from natural causes whilst serving as a Technical Officer (W/T) with the ACS at Pulham and is buried in Pulham St Mary (St Mary the Virgin) Churchyard.

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.

14-Oct

2 Lt

BENNET, ANDREW RUSSELL

He was killed whilst flying as an observer in FK8, C8557 of No 82 Sqn, which was attacked by a number on enemy fighters whilst he was engaged in dropping ammunition to troops on the ground and is buried in Dadizeele New British Cemetery.

23-Sep

Lt

BENNETT, ARTHUR CHARLES

He died from wounds sustained whilst flying  in RE8, B6687 of  No 142 Sqn due to the hang up of a 20 lb bomb (possibly dropped off and exploded on landing) and is buried in Jerusalem War Cemetery.

24-Jun

Lt

BENNETT, CARL NORWOOD

He died from Typhoid fever whilst serving at No 5 School of Aeronautics and is buried in Brookwood Military Cemetery.

17-Sep

Flt Cdt

BENNETT, FRANCIS JOHN

He was killed whilst flying in DH6, C2039 of No 193 Training Sqn, which crashed during a training flight and is buried in Suez War Memorial Cemetery.

21-Nov

AM1

BENNETT, FREDERICK GEORGE (2375)

He died in 15 Canadian General Hospital, Taplow from broncho-pneumonia whilst serving as a Driver with No 6 Stores Depot and is buried in Bisham (All Saints) Churchyard.

24-Sep

Lt

BENNETT, HARRY JAMES

He was killed in action whilst flying DH9, E658 of No 49 Sqn and is buried in Cabaret-Rouge British Cemetery, Souchez.

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.

29-Sep

Clk 3

BENNETT, NORMAN (292037)

He died, cause unknown, whilst serving as a Clerk (General) with the Recruits Training Wing (Blandford) and is buried in Halifax (All Saints) Churchyard.

26-Apr

Lt

BENNETT, OWEN HEWETT DAMPIER

He was killed whilst flying BE2e, B3716 of the School of Air Fighting and Bomb Dropping, which collied with Pup, B8021 of the same unit and is buried in Abberley (St Mary) Churchyard.

28-May

Lt

BENNETT, REX GEORGE

He was killed whilst flying Bristol Fighter, C4763 of No 20 Sqn, which was probably shot down by an enemy fighter near Neuf Berquin and is commemorated on the  Arras Flying Services Memorial.

28-Sep

Lt

BENNETT, RISDON MACKENZIE

He was killed in action whilst flying Camel, D8187 of No 204 Sqn, which failed to return from a patrol and is commemorated on the Arras Flying Services Memorial.

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.

25-Jun

2 Lt

BENSON, DONALD GOOD

He was observer to 2 Lt N S Harper, flying DH9, D5570 of No 99 Sqn in a raid against Railway sidings at Ofenburg.  Their aircraft was seen to leave the formation under control bit pursued by five enemy fighters.  They were both later reported as Killed in Action and he is buried in Niederezwehren Cemetery.

11-May

Lt

BENSON, REGINALD CHARLES

He was killed whilst flying SE5A, C1769 of the Central Flying School, which hit the ground during aerobatics and burst into flames, he is buried in Harmondsworth (St Mary) Churchyard.

31-May

2 Lt

BENTON, JOHN WALTER

He died from wounds sustained the previous day whilst flying in RE8, A3447 of No 52 Sqn and is buried in Epernay Cemetery.

22-Oct

AM3

BERESFORD, ARTHUR JOHN (304914)

He died in Blandford Military Hospital from influenza whilst serving as a Blacksmith with 'H' Section, Reserve Depot and is buried in Kinver (St Peter) Churchyard Extension.

15-Oct

Lt

BERESFORD, HARRY

He was killed whilst flying in Avro 504, D48 of No 34 Training Depot Station, which crashed whilst attempting a forced landing following an engine failure during a formation flying practice, he is buried in Salford (Weaste) Cemetery.

10-Nov

AM3

BERNARD, THOMAS CHARLES (144756)

He died in the War Hospital, Reading from pneumonia whilst serving as a Batman with No 1 (Observers) School of Aerial Gunnery and is buried in Reading Cemetery.

07-Oct

Pte 1

BERRISFORD, WALTER (62643)

He was killed in action whilst serving as a Motor Cyclist with No 14 Kite Balloon Section and is buried in Bellicourt British Cemetery.

17-Jul

2 Lt

BERRY, CHARLES FRANK

He was killed in action whilst flying FK8, D5088 of No 10 Sqn, which failed to return from a night reconnaissance and is buried in Esquelbecq Military Cemetery.

18-Nov

Pte 2

BERRY, DAVID WILLIAM (109081)

He died in 3 Canadian General Hospital, Boulogne from broncho-pneumonia whilst serving as a Labourer with No 1 Aircraft Depot and is buried in Terlincthun British Cemetery, Wimille.

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

27-Sep

Lt

BERRY, HEDLEY HERBERT

He died from wounds sustained on 24 Sep 1918 whilst flying RE8, C2897 of No 1 Aeroplane Acceptance Park, which collided with another aircraft and is buried Southend on Sea (Sutton Road) Cemetery.

17-Jul

Pte II

BERRY, ROBERT PEARSON (265345)

He died, cause unknown, whilst serving at the Reserve Depot (Blandford) and is buried in Tayport Cemetery.

24-Sep

AM3

BERRY, SIDNEY ALEXANDER (252308)

He was serving as Turner at No 1 Aircraft Supply Depot at Marquise and was killed in a German air raid on the station, he is buried in Terlincthun British Cemetery, Wimille.

28-Oct

Pte 2

BERRY, WILLIAM ELTON (154976)

He died from meningitis whilst serving with No 44 Wing and is buried in Kitchener (East End) Mennonite Cemetery.

16-Jun

Lt

BERTRAND, PHILIPPE ANGUS

He was killed whilst flying RE8, B823 of  No 4 Sqn, which was hit by a direct hit from a British artillery shell and is buried in Outtersteene Communal Cemetery Extension, Bailleul.

17-Apr

Lt

BETTS, CONRAD CORYTON

He was killed whilst flying in DH4, B9485 of "G" Sqn, which spun into the aerodrome as it attempted to return following an engine problem and is buried in East Mudros Military Cemetery.

22-May

2 Lt

BEVINGTON, COLIN CORRY

He was killed in a flying accident whilst flying Camel, B7341 of No 72 Training Sqn, which failed to recover from a spin and is buried in Brookwood Cemetery.

11-Nov

AM2

BIBBINGS, ALFRED WALTER (104997)

He died in 56 CCS from influenza and broncho-pneumonia whilst serving as a Carpenter with No 18 Tent Detachment and is buried in Grevillers British Cemetery.

12-Oct

Lt

BICKELL, WILLIAM BURT

He was died from injuries sustained that day whilst flying Avro 504, D4530 of No 13 Training Depot Station which stalled and crashed from a turn near Tern Hill and is buried in Tilstock (Christ Church) Churchyard Extension.

22-May

2 Lt

BIDDLE, FRANK HENRY HERBERT

He died from injuries sustained whilst flying in Pup, B5288 of No 42 Training Sqn, which stalled on take off after the engine was choked and is buried in Paddington Cemetery.

16-Jul

Pte 2

BIGLEY, JOSEPH (133296)

He died from injuries sustained whilst serving as a Batman at Lilbourne and is buried in Liverpool (Yew Tree) Roman Catholic Cemetery.

30-Sep

Lt

BILLINGTON, FRANK NORMAN

He was killed whilst flying in RE8, C2442 of No 12 Sqn, which failed to return from a sortie and is buried Flesquieres Hill British Cemetery

16-Nov

AM3

BILLSON, ARTHUR GEORGE (242683)

He was serving as a Rigger (Airship) at No 18 Balloon Base, North Queensferry when he died, cause unknown, and is buried in Dalmeny and Queensferry Cemetery.

21-Jul

Lt

BINCKES, REGINALD

He died from wounds sustained whilst flying in HP O/400, C9646 of No 214 Sqn and is buried in Les Baraques Military Cemetery, Sangatte.

14-Oct

Lt

BINGHAM, H W

He was killed in action whilst flying in DH9, E605  of No 108 Sqn, which failed to return from an operation and is buried in Harlebeke New British Cemetery.

14-Oct

Lt

BINGHAM, HAROLD WILLIAM

He was killed in action whilst flying DH9, E605 of No 108 Sqn, which failed to return from a sortie and is buried in Harlebeke New British Cemetery.

08-Oct

2 Lt

BINGHAM, The Hon RICHARD GERALD AVA

He was killed in action whilst flying Camel, H7278 of No 209 Sqn, when he collided with E4423 of the same unit near Bourlon and is buried in Triangle Cemetery, Inchy-en-Artois.

03-Nov

AM2

BINGHAM, WILLIAM (191891)

He died at Upwood from influenza and pneumonia whilst serving as a Motor Cyclist with No 191 (Night) Training Sqn and is buried in Watford Cemetery.

28-Nov

Sgt

BINNIE, ALEXANDER STORRAR (3026)

He died in the Red Cross Hospital, Winchester from plural pneumonia whilst serving as a Clerk (Pay) with the Air & Infantry Co-operation School and is buried in Dundee (Balgay) Cemetery.

15-Oct

Flt Cdt

BINNIE, ARTHUR DRYBROUGH (111000)

He was killed whilst flying Camel, B7368 of No 43 Training Depot Station, which crashed after the starboard wing folded back in a dive, he is buried in Edinburgh (Dean, or Western) Cemetery.

22-Jul

Lt

BINNIE, WILLIAM HAROLD

He was killed in action whilst flying a DH9 of No 206 Sqn, which was lost in battle and is buried in Longuenesse (St. Omer) Souvenir Cemetery.

09-Apr

Lt

BION, RUPERT EUSTON

He was killed in action whilst flying SE5A, D3534 of No 40 Sqn, which failed to return from a bombing sortie and is commemorated on the Arras Flying Services Memorial.

23-May

2 Lt

BIRCHARD, GORDON FRANK

He was killed whilst flying in Curis JN-4, C1049 of No 92 Training Sqn, No 44 Wing (Bordon Camp), which failed to recover from a spin and is buried in Woodstock Presbyterian 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.

09-Jul

Lt

BIRD, MONTAGU HERBERT

He died from wounds sustained in combat whilst flying Camel, D1792 of No 65 Sqn and is buried in Vignacourt British Cemetery.

24-Oct

2 Lt

BIRKETT, HENRY

He was killed whilst flying in Avro 504K, E3445 of No 3 Fighting School, which crashed due to an unrecorded error of judgement and is buried in Muncaster (St Michael) Churchyard.

14-Jul

AC1

BIRKS, GEORGE ALLEN (7432)

He has been discharged from the RFC on 19 Mar 1916 as being no longer physically fit for war sevice and probably died as a result of his war service, he is buried in Swindon (Radnor Street) Cemetery.

18-Sep

2 Lt

BIRRELL, ALBERT

He was killed in action whilst flying RE8, E223 of No 13 Sqn, which was lost on this date and is buried in Aubigny Communal Cemetery Extension.

22-Apr

Sgt

BIRTLES, HENRY JOSEPH (100042)

He was killed whilst flying Pup, B5943 of No 28 Training Sqn, which failed to pull out of a dive whilst attacking a ground target and is buried in Odd Rode (All Saints) Churchyard.

03-Sep

Lt

BISHOP, ALFRED GRANVILLE

He was killed whilst flying Short 184, N2962 of No 239 Sqn, which failed to return from a patrol and is commemorated on the Hollybrook Memorial, Southampton.

18-Nov

Pte 2

BISHOP, FREDERICK HAROLD (279346)

He died in the Military Hospital, Ipswich, cause unknown, whilst serving as a Batman with the Aeroplane Experimental Station and is buried in Severn Stoke (St. Denys) Churchyard.

17-Jul

Sgt

BISHOP, JOHN DUDLEY (100069)

He was killed whilst flying Pup, 9901 of the Pool of Pilots, which collided with B5992 of the same unit near Manston and is buried in Minster (Thanet) Cemetery.

16-Sep

2 Lt

BISHOP, NOEL FREDERICK

He was killed in action whilst flying SE5A,  B8499 of No 56 Sqn, which failed to return from a patrol and is commemorated on the Arras Flying Services Memorial.

22-Jun

AM2

BISHOP, STEWART SYDNEY (231033)

He was a Wireless Operator and is presumed to have drown in the crash of airship NS3 from East Fortune which was wrecked in a gale off Dunbar on return from patrol.  He is commemorated on the Hollybrook Memorial, Southampton.

11-Oct

Cdt

BISHOP, WILLIE STANLEY (180344)

He died in Shorncliffe Military Hospital from pneumonia whilst serving with No 6 Cadet Wing and is buried in Shorncliffe Military Cemetery.

29-Sep

Sgt

BISSEL, GEORGE HERBERT (317571)

He was killed in action whilst flying in Bristol F2B, E2266 of No 22 Sqn, which was last seen in combat near Cambrai and is buried in St Aubert British Cemetery.  Lt E Adams USAS was also killed. However his casualty card states he became a POW and was repatriated?

31-Oct

Lt

BISSELL, LYNN NEWTON

He was killed whilst flying in Bristol F2B, B8942 of No 21 Training Depot Station, which side-slipped into the ground during a climbing turn, having supposedly set off to attack the  German High Seas Fleet from East Fortune.  He is buried Athelstaneford Parish Churchyard.

28-Oct

Pte 2

BISSON, WALTER JOHN (136977)

He died whilst serving as a Cook with No 119 Sqn/No 32 Station? and is buried in Cambridge City Cemetery.

01-May

Flt Sgt (T 2Lt?)

BLACK, DAVID HILLOCKS PATERSON (1894)

He was killed whilst flying DH6, A9647 of No 51 Training Sqn, which dived into the ground from the top of a loop and is buried in Falkirk Cemetery.

23-Apr

Lt

BLACK, DONALD CURDIE

He was killed in a flying accident whilst flying BE2e, B4547 of No 5 Training Depot Station, which spun and dived into the ground due an aileron cable jamming causing a loss of control and is buried in Hampstead Cemetery.

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-Sep

Lt

BLACKIE, AUSTIN WYARD

He was killed whilst flying Camel, C96 of No 29 Training Depot Station, which collided with C8322 of the same unit near Beaulieu and is buried in East Boldre (St Paul) Churchyard.

03-Jul

AM3

BLADEN, WILLIAM (140813)

He died, cause unknown, whilst serving as a Seaplane Wader at Felixstowe and is buried in Penn Fields (St. Philip) Churchyard.

19-Nov

Flt Cdt

BLADWELL, STANLEY FREDERICK (137009)

He was serving at No 212 Training Depot Station and died from injuries sustained whilst flying Caudron, ?3298, which dived into the ground on the ranges after stalling, he is buried in Vendome Town Cemetery.

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.

20-Nov

AM1

BLAIR, HECTOR (64937)  MM

He died in No 18 General Hospital, Camienes from influenza whilst serving as a Wireless Operator with No 12 Wing, attached to 153rd Battery, Royal Field Artillery and is buried in Etaples Military Cemetery.

06-Apr

2 Lt

BLAIR, THOMAS FINKALL

He was killed whilst flying RE8, B8673 of No 5 Training Depot Station, which spun into the ground and is buried in Tynemouth (Preston) Cemetery.

27-Jun

Cpl

BLAKE, EDGAR (14448)

He died in the VAD Hospital, Ashford whilst serving as a Fitter (General) with No 42 Training Sqn and is buried in Wye (SS. Gregory and Martin) Churchyard.

01-Oct

Cdt

BLAKE, HARRY HUTTON (181853)

He was serving with No 8 Cadet Wing and died in the Military Hospital, Shorncliffe, possibly from influenza, he is buried in Shorncliffe Military Cemetery.

15-May

AM3

BLAKEY, WALTER (164062)

He died, cause unknown, in the Military Hospital, Blandford whilst serving as a Rigger (Aero) at the Reserve Depot and is buried in Leeds (Harehills) Cemetery.

24-Sep

AM3

BLATHERWICK, GEORGE GREENER (142889)

He was serving as Fitter (Aero Engine) at No 1 Aircraft Supply Depot at Marquise and was killed in a German air raid on the station, and is buried in Terlincthun British Cemetery, Wimille.

19-May

2 Lt

BLATHERWICK, WILFRED GEORGE

He was killed whilst flying a SPAD, 7135 (sic) of No 56 Training Sqn, which stalled in a turn during low level aerobatics and is buried in St Albans Cemetery.

28-Nov

AM3

BLAYLOCK, JOSEPH (142111)

He died at home in Carlisle from influenza whilst serving as a Blacksmith with No 33 Training Depot Station and is buried in Hayton (St James) Churchyard.

05-Oct

AM3

BLEASE, ALBERT (67708)

He died in 8 Canadian Stationary Hospital from broncho-pneumonia whilst serving as a Driver with No 45 Sqn and is buried in Charmes Military Cemetery, Essegney.

23-Oct

Pte 2

BLINKHORN, HARRY (123653)

He died from wounds sustained in a gas attack whilst serving as a Labourer with No 24 Balloon Section, No 13 Balloon Company and is buried in  Vadencourt British Cemetery, Maissemy.

03-May

AM2

BLISS, THOMAS RICHARD (115422)

He was killed in action whilst serving as a Wireless Mechanic with No 148 Sqn and is buried in Lapugnoy Military Cemetery.

05-Nov

AM2

BLOOR, ZACHARIAH (133447)

He died in the War Hospital, Newcastle-under-Lyme from broncho-pneumonia whilst serving as a Machinist with the Armament Experimental Station and is buried in Stoke-on-Trent (Burslem) Cemetery.

06-Jul

2 Lt

BLOUNT, JOHN HILLIER

He died from injuries sustained whilst flying Camel, B9186 of No 72 Training Sqn which crashed on turning back to the aerodrome following an engine failure and is buried in Felixstowe (SS Peter and Paul) Churchyard.

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.

29-Sep

2 Lt

BLUNDELL, JACK BENSON

He was killed in action whilst flying in DH9, D3093 of No 211 Sqn, which seen going down under control near Ypres and is commemorated on the Arras Flying Services Memorial.

01-Jul

AM2

BLUNT, FRANK STEPHEN (237955)

He died, cause unknown, in the Military Hospital, Blandford whilst serving as a Labourer at the Record Office and is buried in Leamington (Whitnash Road) Cemetery.

22-Apr

2 Lt

BLYTH, WILFRED ERNEST HILL

He died from injuries sustained whilst flying Pup, B5306 of No 89 Sqn, which he apparently flew into the ground at high speed, over-turning on impact, he is buried in Norwich Cemetery, Norfolk.

26-Oct

Pte 1

BLYTH, WILLIAM (94935)

He died in 7 Canadian General Hospital from pneumonia whilst serving as a Batman at HQ, RAF in France and is buried in Etaples Military Cemetery.

16-Oct

Pte 2

BLYTH, WILLIAM ALLAN (270358)

He died from influenza whilst serving as a Labourer with the Aeroplane Repair Park (Canada) and is buried in Victoria (Ross Bay) Cemetery.

23-Oct

AM3

BLYTHE, HENRY (189606)

He died in the Camp Hospital, Greenhill, Sheffield from influenza and pneumonia whilst serving as a Fitter (Jig and Toolmaker) with No 2 (Northern) Aircraft Repair Depot and is buried in Coventry (London Road) Cemetery.

29-Apr

2 Lt

BOARDMAN, ALEX GILMOUR

He was killed in a flying accident on Salisbury Plain, whilst flying in BE2e, C7009 of  No 1 (Observers) School of Aerial Gunnery when the wings collapsed in the air.  He is buried in Chingford Mount Cemetery.

29-Sep

Cdt

BOARDMAN, PHILIP MARTIN HAYES (182130)

He died in Bevans Hospital, Shorncliffe from influenza whilst serving with No 8 Cadet Wing and is buried in Shorncliffe Military Cemetery.

24-Oct

Pte 2

BODDY, JOHN THOMAS (286603)

He died whilst serving as a Batman with the Recruits Training Wing (Blandford) and is buried in Llangsttock (St. Cattwg) Churchyard.

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.

30-Nov

Pte 2

BOGLE, I RICHARD JOHN (169995)

He died in the Royal Herbert Hospital, Woolwich from influenza and pneumonia whilst serving as a Labourer at No 1 Stores Depot and is buried in Greenwich Cemetery.

27-May

2 Lt

BOLAY, ALBERT RICHARD

He was killed in an accident whilst flying Camel, D1787 of No 65 Sqn and is buried in Vignacourt British Cemetery

13-Jun

Lt

BOLES, JACK LIONEL

He was killed while flying in Bristol F2B C4815 of No 39 Sqn, which crashed and caught fire following an engine failure, he is buried in North Weald Bassett (St Andrew) Churchyard.

17-Oct

Chf Mech

BOLTON, ARTHUR (369)

He died in the station hospital at Quetta from broncho-pneumonia whilst serving as Wireless Operator with No 31 Sqn and is commemorated on the Delhi Memorial (India Gate).

08-Jun

Pte 2

BOLTON, HARRY JOSEPH (247107)

A Labourer, he was accidentally drowned whilst flying in an aircraft from RAF Isle of Grain, which came down in the North Sea and is commemorated on the Hollybrook Memorial, Southampton.

13-Nov

Cdt

BOLTON, STANLEY

He was killed whilst flying Camel, F6381 of No 28 Training Depot Station, which crashed after going into a flat spin on its back, he is buried in Leyland (St Andrew) Churchyard.

24-Sep

AM3

BOND, GEORGE (135667)

He was serving as a trainee Carpenter at No 1 Aircraft Supply Depot at Marquise and was killed in a German air raid on the station, he is buried in Terlincthun British Cemetery, Wimille.

26-Sep

Lt

BOND, REGINALD HARRY

He was killed whilst flying BE2e, B4595 of No 5 Fighting School, which collided with Pup, D4122 of the same unit during air combat practice and is buried Cairo War Memorial Cemetery.

14-Sep

2 Lt

BOND, THOMAS JAMES

A member of No 104 Squadron, he was the observer to Lt R Rose (DH9, D1050) on a raid to the railways at Metz Sablon.  Having dropped their bombs, they were attacked by six fighters and Bond was wounded in the head and neck.  Rose managed to regain Allied lines and force landed, Bond was taken to a French hospital but died the following day, he is buried in Charmes Military Cemetery, Essegney.

19-Jun

2 Lt

BONNER, WILLIAM

He was killed whilst flying Camel, C6731  of No 3 Sqn, which crashed during a practice flight and is buried in Bagneux British Cemetery, Gezaincourt.

17-Aug

AM2

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-Apr

Cdt

BONYNGE, EDWARD BESSERER (74993)

He was killed whilst flying a Curtis JN-4 at Beansville in Canada and is buried in Asbury First Presbyterian Church Cemetery.

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.

03-Oct

Lt

BOOKER, CHARLES STUART

He was killed in action whilst flying in FK8, F7383 of No 35 Sqn when he was hit by machine gun fire and is buried in Doingt Communal Cemetery Extension.

09-Jul

2 Lt

BOOLE, JOHN OTTO

He was killed whilst flying SE5A, D6083 of the CFS which collided with SE5A, C1775 of the same unit near Upavon and is buried in Penarth Cemetery.

07-Apr

2 Lt

BOOTH, EDWARD BORGFELDT

He was serving with No 3 Training Depot Station when he spun into the ground at Chattis Hill whilst flying Camel, B7365 of No 43 Training Sqn, he is buried in Toronto (Mount Pleasant) Cemetery.

10-Nov

AM3

BOOTH, GEORGE ERNEST (239853)

He died in the RN Hospital, Haslar from pneumonia whilst serving as a Fitter (Aero Engine) with No 209 Training Depot Station and is buried in Haslar Royal Naval Cemetery.

19-Jun

Sgt Maj

BOOTH, JOSEPH (3635)

He died in Lahore Stationary Hospital from typhoid fever whilst serving as a Technical WO in India and is commemorated on the Karachi 1914-1918 War Memorial.

13-Nov

2 Lt

BOOTH, LAWRENCE HOWARD

He died from injuries sustained whilst flying in a RE8 of No 105 Sqn, in a flying accident and is buried in Omagh New 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.

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.

28-Oct

Pte 2

BOOTHBY, GEORGE ALBERT (260104)

He died from wounds sustained in a gas attack whilst serving as a Labourer with No 5 Balloon Wing and is buried in St. Sever Cemetery Extension, Rouen.

26-Jun

2 Lt

BOOTHMAN, CLARENCE DUCKWORTH

He was killed in action whilst flying Camel, D9614 of No 210 Sqn, which was last seen over Armentieres and is buried in Pont-du-Hem Military Cemetery, La Gorgue.

28-Nov

AM3

BOOTHMAN, EDGAR (114420)

He died in Wothorpe Hospital, Stamford from septic bronchitis whilst serving as a Fitter (Aero Engine) with No 1 Training Depot Station and is buried in Burnley Cemetery.

01-Jul

Lt

BORDEN, HAROLD HUNTER

He was killed in action whilst flying Camel, C8264 of No 65 Sqn, which was last seen over Morlancourt and is buried in Heath Cemetery, Harbonnieres.

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.

02-Oct

2 Lt

BOSWELL, ALAN THOMPSON WATT

He was killed in action whilst flying DH9, D1080 of No 108 Sqn, which was last seen flying over Menin and is commemorated on the Arras Flying Services Memorial.

03-Sep

Lt

BOSWOOD, LESLIE JOHN

He died from injuries sustained whilst flying Bristol F2B, C4781 of No 1 (Observer) School of Aerial Gunnery, which collided with C4648 of the same unit and is buried in Shorncliffe Military Cemetery.

25-Oct

Pte 2

BOTHAM, JOHN HENRY (113829)

He died from pneumonia whilst serving as a Batman with No 87 Sqn and is buried in Fillievres British Cemetery.

04-Oct

Pte 2

BOTHWELL, GEORGE ALFRED (294023)

He died in the Central Military Hospital, Winchester from pneumonia whilst training as a Wireless Operator with No 1 (Training) Wireless School (Winchester) and is buried in Winchester (West Hill) Old Cemetery.

10-Oct

Boy

BOUCHER, ALFRED HENRY (251890)

He was drowned when the RMS Leinster was sunk by a U-boat in the Irish Sea whilst serving with the Boys Training Wing, Cranwell and is buried in Malahide (St Andrew) Church of Ireland Churchyard.

29-Sep

2 Lt

BOULTON, NICHOLSON STUART

He failed to return from an operation whilst flying Bristol F2B, E2561 of No 20 Sqn, which was last seen spinning out of control near St Quentin and is buried in Bellicourt British Cemetery.

09-Sep

2 Lt

BOURKE, THOMAS LESLIE

He died from injuries sustained whilst flying DH6, C6635 of No 10 Training Depot Station, which was blown into a hanger during a crosswind take off and is buried in Mount Jerome Cemetery.

01-Jun

2 Lt

BOURNER, REGINALD ROBERT

He was killed whilst flying DH9, D5682 of No 107 Sqn, which dived into the ground after being unable to recover from a stall whilst gliding at too flat an attitude and is buried in Tunbridge Wells Cemetery.

04-Nov

Lt

BOURNS, ARTHUR ELDRIDGE

He was killed in action whilst flying  of DH4, A7652 of No 57 Sqn, which failed to return from an operation and is buried in Romeries Communal Cemetery Extension.

11-Sep

Cdt

BOUSFIELD, HAROLD WILFRED (170771)

He was killed whilst flying Curtis JN-4, C570, which collided with C124 of the same unit, crashed to the ground and burst into flames, he is buried in MacGregor Cemetery.

21-Oct

AM3

BOWDEN, CLARENCE HENRY (242562)

He died in RN Hospital, Haslar from pneumonia whilst serving as a Fitter (Aero Engine) with No 209 Training Depot Station at RAF Calshot and is buried in Haslar Royal Naval Cemetery.

02-Nov

Cpl

BOWDEN, EDWIN GEORGE (231805)

He died from pneumonia in the Military Hospital in Devonport whilst serving as a Labourer at RAF Mullion Air Ship Station and is buried in Plymouth (Weston Mill) Cemetery.  His records only show him as a Pte1.

23-Sep

AM3

BOWDEN, HARRY (69642)

He was killed in action (shell wound to head) whilst serving as a Driver with No 12 Sqn and is buried in Beaumetz Crossroads Cemetery, Beaumetz les Cambrai.

25-Apr

2 Lt

BOWDEN, NORMAN

He was killed whilst flying FK8, C8552 of No 35 Sqn, which failed to return from artillery observation patrol and is buried in Villers-Bretonneux Military Cemetery.

15-Sep

Lt

BOWEN, LAURANCE GRANT

He was killed in action whilst flying SE5A, C8866 of No 56 Sqn, which failed to return from a patrol and is buried in Estourmel Churchyard.

18-Nov

Sgt

BOWEN, WALTER GREENHOUSE (137132)

He died in King George V Hospital, Dublin whilst serving at No 23 Training Depot Station as athe result of injuries sustained at Baldonnell in a propeller swinging accident caused by a faulty magneto and is buried in Bristol (Shirehampton) Cemetery.

06-Nov

Lt

BOWER-BINNS, JOHN SIMPSON

He was killed whilst Bristol F2B, F4576 of No 138 Sqn, which crashed into a tree whilst attempting a forced landing and is buried in Chingford Mount Cemetery.

03-Oct

Pte 2

BOWERS, ALBERT GEORGE (264504)

He died in Shorncliffe Military Hospital from pneumonia whilst serving as a Batman with No 8 Cadet Wing and is buried in Tottenham Cemetery.

11-Jun

Lt

BOWICK, WILLIAM ROBIE

He was killed whilst flying RE8, B787 of No 12 Training Sqn, which collided with a FK8 of the same unit near Norwich and is buried in Euston (St. Genevieve) Churchyard.  2 Lt H W Prince USAS was also killed.

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-Nov

2 Lt

BOWLER, HERBERT CYRIL

He was killed in action whilst flying in FE2b, D3811 of No 101 Sqn, which failed to return from a raid and is buried in Roisel Communal Cemetery Extension.

02-Nov

2 Lt

BOWLER, WILLIAM JOSIAH

He was killed in action whilst flying RE8, H7024 of No 5 Sqn, which failed to return from an operation and is buried in Douai British Cemetery, Cuincy.

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.

05-Jun

Sgt

BOYACK, ALEXANDER IAN (99851)

He was killed whilst flying as the observer in DH9, D7221 of No 49 Sqn and is buried in Marissel French National Cemetery.

03-Sep

2 Lt

BOYCE, EDWARD FRANCIS

He was killed in action whilst flying in DH4, D9235 of No 25 Sqn and is buried in Huby St. Leu British Cemetery.

05-Nov

2 Lt

BOYD, CECIL NICHOLAS

He died from wounds sustained on 30 Oct 1918 whilst flying Dolphin, E4552 of No 19 Sqn and is buried in Cement House Cemetery.

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.

12-Apr

Lt

BOYD, ROBERT HUTTON

He was killed in action whilst flying as the observer in RE8, B7691 of No 5 Sqn, which failed to return from an operation and is buried in Aubigny Communal Cemetery Extension.

23-Nov

AM2

BOYLE, JOSEPH ALOYSIUS (67590)

He died at 14 Brighton Place, Copland Road, Goven (his home) from influenza and congestion of the lungs whilst serving as a Wireless Operator with No 9 Sqn and is buried in Glasgow (St Kentigern's) Roman Catholic Cemetery.

04-Oct

Pte 2

BOYLE, PATRICK (292877)

He died, cause unknown, whilst serving as a Fabric Worker with No 132 Sqn and is buried in Kilcully Cemetery.

11-Jun

AM3

BOYLES, HARRY (235047)

He was killed whilst flying as the Wireless Operator in DH4, D1774 of the Mobile Sqn, Mudros, which crashed and burst into flames after hitting a flag pole on landing, he is buried in East Mudros Military Cemetery.

31-Jul

2 Lt

BOYT, HORACE GEORGE RICHARD

He was killed whilst flying Camel, B8226 of No 3 Fighting School, which crashed whilst attempting a forced landing on unsuitable ground and is buried in Stanhoe (All Saints) Churchyard.

20-Apr

Lt

BRABROOK, EDWARD JOHN

He died of wounds sustained on 1 April 1918 whilst flying FK8, C3684 of No 8 Sqn, which was shot down by an enemy aircraft and is buried in Etaples Military Cemetery.

08-Jul

AM3

BRACEY, ERNEST JESSE (98419)

He died in No 42 Casualty Clearing Station from peritonitis following a perforated gastric ulcer, whilst serving as a Labourer with No 10 Balloon Section and is buried in Aubigny Communal Cemetery Extension.

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.

24-Jun

Sgt

BRACY, SPENCER CHARLES (23494)

He was injured whilst flying FE2b, A5780 of No 83 Sqn, which was lost on 16 Jun 1918 and was reported to have died on this date by the Germans, he is buried in Vis-en-Artois British Cemetery, Haucourt.

17-Nov

Lt

BRADBURN, FREDERICK JAMES

He died in Chisledon Military Hospital from natural causes whilst serving as a Dental Officer with No 28 Wing (Yatesbury) and is buried in Liverpool (Toxteth Park) Cemetery.

01-Nov

Cpl

BRADBURN, HARRY (222239)

He died on a RN Hospital Ship on the China Station from pneumonia whilst serving as a Rigger (Aero) on HMS Furious and is buried in Golborne (St. Thomas) Churchyard.

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.

12-Aug

AM3

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.

17-Nov

Cpl

BRADBURY, STANLEY (27147)

He died in 15 CCS from broncho-pneumonia whilst serving as a Rigger (Aero) with No 6 Sqn and is buried in Don Communal Cemetery, Annoeullin.

01-Jul

Clk 2

BRADDY, WALTER FREDERICK (404121)

He died from Dysentery whilst serving as a Clerk (General) at  HQ 16th Wing and is buried in Salonika (Lembet Road) Military Cemetery.

10-Nov

Clk 3

BRADLEY, FREDERICK AMOS (288851)

He died in King George V Hospital, Dublin from influenza whilst serving as a Clerk (Stores) with No 25 Training Depot Station and is buried in Southgate Cemetery.

23-Sep

AM1

BRADLEY, GEORGE HUBERT (403127)

He was serving as a Fitter (Aero Engine) at No 1 Aircraft Supply Depot at Marquise and was killed in a German air raid on the station, he is buried in Terlincthun British Cemetery, Wimille.

25-Jun

Lt

BRADLEY, HAROLD BARTLETT

He was killed in action whilst flying SE5A, C1102 of No 1 Sqn, which last seen near Bac St Main and is commemorated on the  Arras Flying Services Memorial.

29-Jun

Lt

BRADLEY, WALTER ROBINSON

He died from natural causes (dysentery?) whilst serving with No 150 Sqn and is buried in Salonika (Lembet Road) Military Cemetery.

28-Oct

AM2

BRADSHAW, GEORGE HENRY (297969)

He died in the station isolation hospital, Halton Camp whilst training as a Fitter (Aero Engine) at the School of Technical Training and is buried in Halton (St Michael) Churchyard.

28-Oct

Cdt

BRADSHAW, ROLAND LATIMER (184232)

He died in Shorncliffe Military Hospital from pneumonia whilst serving with No 8 Cadet Wing and is buried in Shorncliffe Military Cemetery.  His records state his date of death was 20 Oct 1918?

13-Nov

Cpl

BRADSHAW, THOMAS GEORGE (54100)

A Fitter (Aero Engine), he was killed whilst flying in a RE8 of No 105 Sqn, which collided with another aircraft of the same unit and is buried in Northampton (Kingthorpe) Cemetery.

10-Nov

Pte 2

BRADY, JAMES (303133)

He died in Blandford Militry Hospital from lobar pneumonia whilst serving as a Labourer with 'L' Section, Reserve Depot, Blandford and is buried in Blandford Cemetery. (Blandford).

21-Jul

Lt

BRAGG, ERIC LOWE

He was killed whilst flying a DH4 of No 224 Sqn, which failed to return from an operation and is commemorated on the Doiran Memorial.

31-Oct

Lt

BRAGG, ERIC WENSLEY

He was killed whilst flying in Bristol F2B, B8942 of No 21 Training Depot Station, which side-slipped into the ground during a climbing turn, having supposedly set off to attack the  German High Seas Fleet from East Fortune.  He is buried Athelstaneford Parish Churchyard.

21-Oct

2 Lt

BRAIN, WILLIAM JOHN

He was the observer to 2 Lt J O R Saunders in DH9A, F986 of No 110 Sqn on a raid on Frankfurt.  He and his pilot were the only crew killed on this, their first operation, but another six aircraft were shot down, their crews being captured.  He is buried in Niederezwehren Cemetery.

30-May

AM2

BRAITHWAITE, MILTON (38355)

He was killed accidentally whilst serving as a Armourer with No  52 Sqn and is buried in Vertus Communal Cemetery.

07-Nov

Capt

BRAMHAM, ERNEST STEWART

He died from natural causes whilst serving with the Aeroplane Construction Service and is buried in Brookwood Military Cemetery.  His casualty card states date of death as 16 Nov 1918.

29-Sep

2 Lt

BRAMWELL, ROBERT

He was killed in action whilst flying Camel, H7274 of No 80 Sqn, which failed to return from an operational patrol and is commemorated on the Arras Flying Services Memorial.

27-Jun

Lt

BRAND, FRANCIS ROBERT

He was killed in action whilst flying SE5A, C9578 of No 29 Sqn, which last seen near Bailleul and is buried in Le Grand Beaumart British Cemetery, Steenwerck..

11-Aug

2 Lt

BRANDON, EDGAR

He was killed in action whilst flying as an observer in an RE8 of No 9 Sqn, which was hit by machine gun fire from the ground and is buried  in Villers-Bretonneux Military Cemetery.

18-Sep

Lt

BRANDT, JOHN AXEL

He was killed in action whilst flying FK8, C3590 of No 47 Sqn, which failed to return from a sortie and is buried in Doiran Military Cemetery.

14-Oct

Pte 2

BRANT, JOHN VICTOR (JACK)

He died, cause unknown, in the Central Military Hospital, Aylesbury whilst training as a Rigger (Aero) with the School of Technical Training (Halton Camp) and is buried in Worcester (Astwood) Cemetery.

25-Oct

Cpl

BRASNETT, NEVILLE VAUGHAN GUTHRIE (78746)

He died, cause unknown, whilst serving as a Disciplinarian with the School of Technical Training (Halton Camp) and is buried in Aylesbury Cemetery.

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-May

Lt

BRAY, CHARLES LESLIE

He was killed in action whilst in flying DH9, D2784 of No 211 Sqn, which failed to return from a sortie and is buried in Zeebrugge Churchyard.

07-Jul

2 Lt

BRAY, CYRIL IVOR

He was killed in action whilst flying DH9, D1730 of No 206 Sqn, which failed to return from a long reconnaissance and is buried in ANZAC Cemetery, Sailly-sur-la-Lys.

09-Jul

2 Lt

BRAY, HORACE EDGAR KINGSMILL

He was killed whilst flying Pup, B5399 of No 67 Training Sqn, which collided with another aircraft and is buried in Shotwick (St Michael) Churchyard.

23-Oct

Pte 2

BRAY, WILLIAM (304656)

He died in Blandford Military Hospital whilst serving as a Labourer with 'D' Section, Reserve Depot and is buried in Truro Cemetery, Cornwall.

15-Jul

2 Lt

BREAKEY, HENRY LEOPOLD

He was killed whilst flying DH4, A7827 of No 11 Training Sqn, which dived into the ground from a flat turn and is buried in Salisbury (London Road) Cemetery.

19-Oct

AM2

BREEDS, ALBERT EDWARD (241725)

He died in Davidson Road War Hospital, Croydon from influenza and broncho-pneumonia whilst serving as a Tinsmith at the Crystal Palace Depot and is buried in Brighton and Preston Cemetery.

12-Nov

Lt

BRENNAN, DAVID PHILIP

The unit in which he was serving is not known but he died from natural causes and is buried in Picton (Mount Olivet) Cemetery.

06-Nov

Sgt

BRENNAN, JOHN (64969)

He died in 3rd Southern General Hospital, Oxford from pneumonia whilst serving as an Armourer with No 33 Training Depot Station and is buried in Oxford (Botley) Cemetery.

16-Oct

Lt

BRENNAN, THOMAS LOUIS

He died from pneumonia whilst serving in Canada and is buried in North Sydney (St. Joseph's) Roman Catholic Cemetery.

27-Sep

2 Lt

BRETT, WESLEY ARTHUR

He was killed in action whilst flying Camel, D9472 of No 73 Sqn, which was seen in flames over the Bois de Bourlon and is commemorated on the Arras Flying Services Memorial.

26-Nov

Cpl

BRETT, WILLIAM DAVID (80788)

He died in the John Coupland Hospital, Gainsborough from pneumonia whilst serving as a Batman with No 199 (Night) Training Sqn and is buried in City of London Cemetery and Crematorium, Manor Park.

11-May

AM2

BRETTELL, H J (132509) [Harold John?]

He was serving as a Carpenter at No 1 (S) ARD when he died in Connaught Hospital, Aldershot, cause unknown and is buried in Birmingham (Witton) Cemetery.

12-Jun

2 Lt

BREWER, THOMAS ELISON

He was killed in action whilst flying DH4, A7650 of No 55 Sqn, which failed to return from a sortie and is buried in Charmes Military Cemetery, Essegney.

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.

21-May

2 Lt

BREWSTER, JOSEPH LAMONBY

He was killed in action whilst flying Camel, D6604 of No 73 Sqn, which was last seen east of Armentieres under control but failed to return and is commemorated on the Arras Flying Services Memorial.

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-Nov

Flt Cdt

BRIDGE, CECIL JAMES (86163)

He died from pneumonia whilst serving with No 1 School of Aeronautics and is buried in Southend-on-Sea (Sutton Road) Cemetery.

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.

05-Sep

Pte 2

BRIDGE, WALTER JOSEPH (98568)

He was killed in action whilst serving as a Labourer with No 37 Kite Balloon Section, 10th Balloon Company and is buried in Vis en Artois British Cemetery, Haucourt.

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.

30-Nov

Sgt

BRIDGES, WILLIAM JOHN (726)

He died from enterica clinical malaria whilst serving as a Fitter (General) with the Salonika Aircraft Park and is buried in Mikra British Cemetery, Kalamaria.

13-Sep

2 Lt

BRIDGETT, CLAUDE

He was killed in action whilst flying in DH9, D3218 of No 99 Sqn, which failed to return from a sortie and is buried in Chambieres French National Cemetery, Metz.  2 Lt F A Wood USA was also killed.

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.

21-Oct

Pte 2

BRIERS, EDWIN ARNOLD (299853)

He died in Blandford Military Hospital from purulent bronchitis whilst training as a Fitter (Aero Engine) with 'F' Section, Reserve Depot and is buried in Shepshed Cemetery.

27-Jun

Lt

BRIGGS, CLAUDE

He was killed in action whilst flying DH9, D5687 of No 218 Sqn, which is believed to have been shot down over Blankenburge and is buried in Blankenberge Town Cemetery.

11-Nov

AM1

BRIGGS, HAROLD (225714)

He died at Leamington Spa from influenza and pneumonia whilst serving as a Storeman with HQ, Midland Area and is buried in Kirkstall (St. Stephen) Churchyard.

28-Oct

Boy

BRIGGS, ROBERT WILLIAM (156265)

He died in Fargo Military Hospital from pneumonia whilst serving with No 12 Training Depot Station and is buried in Hove Old Cemetery.

07-Nov

Sgt

BRIGGS, SIDNEY FRANK (313635)

He died in 2 CCS from influenza whilst serving as an Observer with No 27 Sqn and is buried in Queant Road Cemetery, Buissy.

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.

08-May

Lt

BRIGHT, RONALD ERNEST

He was killed in action whilst flying SE5A, B8373 of No 74 Sqn, which was last seen in combat east of Zillebeke and is commemorated on the Arras Flying Services Memorial.

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.

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.

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.

13-Jul

AM1

BRINSMEAD, ALFRED ERNEST (237354)

He was accidentally killed whilst serving as a Carpenter on HMS Inflexible, when he was struck by the propeller of a 1½ Strutter caused by the switch being set incorrectly and is buried in or was cremated at City of London Cemetery and Crematorium, Manor Park.

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.

30-Jul

Maj

BRISLEY, CUTHBERT EVERARD

He was killed whilst flying Avro 504K, D6361 of No 13 Training Depot Station when he slipped from the aircraft at the top of a loop and is buried in Market Drayton Cemetery.

25-Oct

AM1

BRITTAIN, FREDERICK WILLIAM (212200)

He died, cause unknown, whilst serving as a Driver (Stationary) with No 1 Balloon Base and is buried in Paddington Cemetery.

15-May

2 Lt

BRITTAIN, RICHARD ARTHUR HENRY

He was killed in a flying accident whilst flying in RE8, B8902 of No 120 Sqn, which crashed whilst turning at low level following an engine failure and is buried in Newcastle-upon-Tyne (St Andrew's and Jesmond) Cemetery.

15-May

2 Lt

BRITTOROUS, OSWALD GEORGE

He was reported missing after an engagement near Villers-Bretonneux whilst flying Camel, B5666 of No 209 Sqn, which was last seen in combat with a Fokker Triplane and is commemorated on the Arras Flying Services Memorial.

06-Apr

Sgt

BROADFOOT, CHARLES (21083)

He died whilst serving as a Disciplinarian at the Reserve Depot and is buried in Kingston-upon-Thames Cemetery.  His service records have not yet been located.

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.

15-Sep

Lt

BROADLEY, THOMAS HARDING

He was killed in action whilst flying Bristol F2B, E2525 of No 62 Sqn, which failed to return from a fighter reconnaissance sortie and is buried in Chili Trench Cemetery, Gavrelle.

24-Apr

Lt Col

BROCK, FRANK ARTHUR OBE

He was killed during the Zeebrugge raid and is commemorated on the Zeebrugge Memorial.

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.

18-Nov

Capt

BRODIE, PHILIP WYNDHAM

He died in hospital in Taranto from diphtheria and is buried in Taranto Town Cemetery Extension.

29-Sep

Lt

BROMLEY, JOHN LEDGER

He was killed in action whilst flying in Bristol F2B, F5814 of No 11 Sqn, which failed to return from a fighter recce sortie and is commemorated on the Arras Flying Services Memorial.

08-Dec

AM2

BROMWICH, ARTHUR (223644)

 

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.

25-Sep

Lt

BROOKE, LEONARD STOPFORD

He was the pilot of DH9A, F992 of No 110 Sqn on a raid against targets in Frankfurt. They had bombed their target when they were attacked by enemy fighters and shot down. He is buried in Bad Bergzabern Cemetery.

26-Oct

AM3

BROOKER, F G (307490)

He died, cause unknown, whilst serving as a Rigger (Aero)  with 'F' Section, Reserve Depot and is buried in West Hoathly (St. Margaret) Churchyard.

21-Apr

Pte 1

BROOKER, THOMAS EDWARD (26519)

He was serving as a Labourer at No 2 Aircraft Supply Depot and died from an extensive carbuncle in this neck, he is buried at Etaples Military Cemetery.

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.

03-Jul

Cpl

BROOKING, REGINALD PERCY (23667)

He died in Boulogne from bronchial -pneumonia whilst serving as a Storeman at No 1 Aeroplane Repair Depot and is buried in Terlincthun British Cemetery, Wimille

08-Apr

Lt

BROOKS, ROBERT ELESMERE

He was killed whilst flying Camel, B5563 of No 1 School of Aerial Fighting when he collided with Lt Ball in C8207 during air firing practice.  He is buried in Ayr Cemetery, Ayrshire.

09-Oct

Lt

BROOKS, WALTER JAMES

He died from wounds sustained on 28 Sep 1918 whilst flying Camel, H7288 of No 65 Sqn, which failed to return from a patrol and is buried in Dendermonde Communal Cemetery and Extension.

16-Jun

Sgt

BROOKS, WILLIAM EDWIN ARCHIBALD

He was killed whilst flying as the observer in DH4, A7597 of No 27 Sqn, which was lost on this date and is buried in Hangard Communal Cemetery Extension.  However, service records for his time have not been located.

18-Apr

Lt

BROOMHALL, OSCAR ARTHUR

He died from wounds sustained the previous day whilst flying in RE8, B830 of No 4 Sqn, when it was hit by machine gun fire and is buried in Ebblinghem Military Cemetery.

19-May

2 Lt

BROTHERIDGE, FREDERICK JOHN

He was killed in action whilst flying Camel, D6433 of No 3 Sqn, which is believed to have gone down out of control during a combat and is commemorated on the Arras Flying Services Memorial.

04-Nov

2 Lt

BROUNCKER, CHARLES CRAWFORD

He was killed in action whilst flying as the observer in DH9, F1157 of No 211 Sqn, which failed to return from a sortie and is commemorated on the Arras Flying Services Memorial.

06-May

2 Lt

BROWN, ALEXANDER CLAUD GARDEN

He died from wounds sustained during a high level reconnaissance on 3 May 1918, whilst flying Bristol F2B, C814 of No 48 Sqn.  He is buried in Heath Cemetery, Harbonnieres.

18-Nov

AM3

BROWN, ALLAN ROBERTSON (62544)

He died in the War Hospital, Sunderland from influenza and pneumonia whilst serving as an Instrument Repairer at the Reserve Depot and is commemorated on the Brookwood (United Kingdom 1914-1918) Memorial.

24-Apr

Lt

BROWN, CHARLES ALEXANDER

He was killed whilst flying SE5A, C5399 of No 61 Sqn, which broke up when he attempted to pull out a high speed dive and is buried in Edinburgh (Newington, or Echo Bank) Cemetery.

27-Jul

Flt Cdt

BROWN, CHARLES DAVID (91115)

He was killed whilst flying Avro 504, 6182? of No 63 Training Sqn, which collided with another aircraft during an ait-to-air fighting practice and is buried in Barking (Rippleside) Cemetery.

27-Jul

Lt

BROWN, CHARLES FENWICK

He died of wounds received on 25 Jul 1918 whilst flying Camel, D9585 of No 203 Sqn, which was seen to go down under control near La Bassee and is buried in Rue-Petillon Military Cemetery, Fleurbaix.

28-Jul

Cdt

BROWN, CLARENCE EDWIN (100546)

He was killed whilst flying BE2e, A1391 of No 9 Training Depot Station which failed to recover from a spin and is buried in Shawbury (St Mary's)  Churchyard.

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 apassenger in Avro 504J, C5822 which collided with another airraft during a fighting practice, he is buried in Lewisham (Ladywell) Cemetery.

18-Oct

Lt

BROWN, EDWARD CECIL

He was killed whilst flying SE5A, E5807  of No 85 Sqn, which failed to return from a patrol and is buried in Busigny Communal Cemetery Extension.

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.

17-Sep

Cpl

BROWN, FREDERICK (42159)

He died from wounds (gun shot wound to abdomen) whilst serving as a Rigger (Airship) with the No 28 Kite Balloon Section and is buried in Faubourg D'Amiens Cemetery, Arras.

23-Oct

Lt

BROWN, G

He was killed whilst flying in DH9, C6314 of No 108 Sqn, which failed to return from a bombing sortie and is buried in Boekhoute Churchyard.

10-Oct

Lt

BROWN, GEORGE CLAVELL

He died from wounds sustained the previous day whilst flying in RE8, D6804 of No 53 Sqn and is buried in Lijssenthoek Military 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.

20-Oct

Lt

BROWN, JAMES STANLEY

He was killed whilst flying in DH9, C1372 of No 1 Fighting School, which crashed into the sea after stalling in a climbing turn and is buried in Nelson Cemetery.

14-Oct

AM3

BROWN, JOHN ROBERT (95747)

He was killed in action whilst serving as a Wireless Operator with No 1 ASD and is buried in Dadizeele New British Cemetery.

03-Oct

Lt

BROWN, JONATHAN MARTIN DFC

He was killed in action whilst flying in FK8, F3475 of No 35 Sqn, which failed to return from a contact patrol and is buried in Prospect Hill Cemetery, Gouy.

23-Jul

Lt

BROWN, MALCOLM CONTON

He was killed whilst flying Dolphin, D3700 of No 90 Sqn, which lost a wing on being pulled out of dive too sharply and is commemorated on the Brookwood (United Kingdom 1914-1918) Memorial.

22-Oct

Cdt

BROWN, NELSON WILLIAM (273002)

He died in hospital from influenza whilst serving in Canada and is buried in Sarnia (Lake View) Cemetery.

21-Oct

Cdt

BROWN, NORMAN AINSLIE (173798)

He died from influenza whilst serving at No 4 School of Aeronautics (Burwash Hall, Toronto) and is buried in Toronto (Mount Pleasant) Cemetery.

16-Oct

2 Lt

BROWN, PERCY LLEWLLYN

He died from injuries sustained whilst flying in Avro 540K, F2235 of No 40 Training Sqn, which stalled and crashed whilst attempting to regain the aerodrome following an engine failure and is buried in Bandon Hill Cemetery.

31-Oct

AM2

BROWN, PETER McCONACHIE (247965)

He died from pneumonia on board the hospital ship 'Gath Castle' whilst serving as a Turner on HMS Iron Duke and is buried in Kilmarnock Cemetery.

15-Apr

AM2

BROWN, ROBERT [McCULLOCH] (403389)

He was a Wireless Operator with No 5 Sqn and died from wounds sustained whilst attached to 79 Siege Battery, RGA, he is buried in Aubigny Communal Cemetery Extension.

18-Jun

2 Lt

BROWN, ROBERT RAY

He was killed whilst flying Camel, B7376 of No 73 Training Sqn, which dived into The Solent and stalling in a half roll and is buried in East Boldre (St Paul) Churchyard.

29-Sep

2 Lt

BROWN, T

He was killed whilst flying as the observer in DH9, D3172 of No 27 Sqn, which was shot down over Busigny and is buried in Escaufourt Communal Cemetery.

21-Jun

AM2

BROWN, WILLIAM (129531)

He was as a Fitter (MT) serving at No 2 (Northern) Aircraft Repair Depot when he died from pneumonia and is buried in Coventry (London Road) Cemetery.  His service records have not yet been located.

07-May

Lt

BROWN, WILLIAM GORDON

He was killed in action whilst flying Dolphin, C3841 of No 19 Sqn, which dived into the ground on the approach to land at the end of a practice flight and is buried in Aubigny Communal Cemetery Extension.

18-Aug

AM3

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.

26-Jun

Pte

BROWN, WILLIAM PORTER (195530)

He died, cause unknown, whilst training at the School of Technical Training and is buried in Kirriemuir Cemetery.

28-Sep

2 Lt

BROWNE, CHARLES V REDMOND

He was killed in action whilst flying in DH9, D1085 of No 218 Sqn and is buried in Coxyde Military Cemetery.

23-Sep

2 Lt

BROWNE, GEORGE ERNEST MELFORD

He was killed in action whilst flying RE8, C2300 of No 42 Sqn, which failed to return from a sortie and is commemorated on the Arras Flying Services Memorial.

03-May

Lt

BROWNE, HAROLD JOHNSTON

He was killed whilst flying RE8, C2361 of No 15 Sqn, which was shot down by an enemy aircraft and is buried in Querrieu British Cemetery.

08-Apr

2 Lt

BROWNE, HEDLEY GOLDSMITH

He was killed flying DH6, C9345 of No 99 Training Sqn, which crashed and burst into flames after stalling near the ground and is buried in Cirencester Cemetery.

27-Jun

Lt

BROWNE, JOHN SANDFIELD McDONALD

He was killed in action whilst flying Camel, D9510 of No 4 Sqn AFC, which failed to return from a patrol and is commemorated on the Arras Flying Services Memorial.

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.

22-Sep

Lt

BROWNING, FREDERICK ADOLPHUS

He died from wounds sustained on 19 Sep 1918 whilst flying FE2b, D9921 of No 101 Sqn during a night bombing raid and is buried in Villers Bretonneux Military Cemetery.

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.

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.

19-Sep

Lt

BRUCE, NIGEL

He was killed in action whilst flying Camel, F2172 of No 46 Sqn, which collided with another aircraft and is commemorated Arras Flying Services Memorial.

30-May

Lt

BRUCE, PHILIP THOMSON

He was killed whilst flying Camel, D1793 of No 43 Sqn, which was last seen in combat over Plers and is commemorated on the Arras Flying Services Memorial.

25-May

Lt

BRUCE, WILLIAM

He was killed whilst flying DH9, C6266 of No 104 Sqn, which was last seen landing at Sezanne (sic) following magneto problems and is buried in Commercy French National Cemetery.

31-Dec

AM2

BRUCE, WILLIAM (141242)

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

07-Oct

Cdt

BRUNEL, EUGENE ARMAND (172297)

He died from influenza whilst serving in Canada and is buried in Montreal (Notre Dame des Neiges) Cemetery.

18-Nov

Cpl

BRUNSDEN, CECIL STUART (21571)

He died in 45 CCS from influenza and pneumonia whilst serving as a Cook with No 11 Sqn and is buried in Awoingt British Cemetery.

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.

16-Nov

Capt

BRUTEY, HAROLD REGINALD

He died from natural causes whilst serving with No 7 Aircraft Acceptance Park and is buried in Hampstead 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.

04-Oct

Lt

BRYANT, JAMES HENRY RATTENBURY

He was killed in action whilst flying Camel, B5638 of No 28 Sqn, which failed to return from a sortie and is buried in Tezze British Cemetery.

19-Aug

AM3

BRYANT, JAMES WILLIAM (267206)

He died, cause unknown, whilst serving at RAF Pulham (Airship Station) and is buried in Dormans Land Baptist Chapelyard.

10-Nov

AM1

BRYANT, REGINALD WALTER (11271)

He died in France from broncho-pneumonia whilst serving as a Rigger (Aero) with No 28 Sqn and is buried in Ste. Marie Cemetery, Le Havre.

16-Sep

2 Lt

BRYARS, GEORGE LEONARD

He was killed in action whilst flying as the observer in Bristol F2B, C878 of No 11 Sqn, which failed to return from an operation and is buried in Bevillers Communal Cemetery.

07-Sep

Pte 2

BRYDEN, JAMES (242102)

He was the aerial gunner to Sgt E Mellor in DH9, D3268 of No 104 Sqn on a raid against the BASF works at Mannheim. They had dropped their bombs, when they were attacked by enemy fighters with both Mellor and Bryden being killed in the attack. He is buried in Sarralbe Military Cemetery.

29-Jun

Pte 2

BRYDON, GEORGE WILLIAM (198597)

He died in the Military Hospital, Blandford from bronchial -pneumonia whilst serving as a Labourer at the Reserve Depot and is buried in Pegswood Cemetery.

17-Nov

AM3

BRYEN, CECIL TRUSCOTT (275237)

He died in the Red Cross Hospital, Winchester from broncho-pneumonia whilst serving as a Wireless Mechanic with No 1 Wireless School and is buried in Winchester (West Hill) Old Cemetery.

14-Oct

Lt

BUCHANAN, ARTHUR NOEL

He died of pneumonia whilst on leave from No 45 Wing and is buried in Brompton Cemetery.

13-Jul

Cdt

BUCHANAN, IRWIN FRANK (153685)

He was killed whilst flying a JN-4 of No 42 Wing and is buried in Detroit (Mount Olivet) Cemetery.

03-Sep

Capt

BUCK, GEOFFREY SEBASTION MC, DFC

He was killed in action whilst flying O/400, D5431 of No 215 Sqn, which failed to return from a sortie and is buried in Charmes Military Cemetery, Essegney.

26-Sep

2 Lt

BUCKBY, RALPH

He was killed in action whilst flying in DH9, E632 of No 99 Sqn, which failed to return from a sortie and is buried in Moulin les Metz Communal Cemetery.

02-Oct

Lt

BUCKERIDGE, WALTER HENRY

He was killed in action whilst flying RE8, C2475 of No 52 Sqn, which was shot down by AA fire and is buried in Vis-en-Artois British Cemetery, Haucourt.

08-Nov

Lt

BUCKINGHAM, PHILIP EDWARD

He was killed in action whilst flying as an observer in a RE8 of No 7 Sqn, which failed to return from a sortie and is buried in Kezelberg Military Cemetery.

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.

17-Jul

Flt Cdt

BUCKLEY, HAROLD (85960)

He was killed whilst flying RE8, D4724 of No 53 Training Sqn, which spun into the ground and is buried in Warley Congregational Cemetery.

27-Nov

Sgt

BUCKLEY, JOSEPH ARNOLD (128556)

He was killed whilst flying Avro 504, D4522 of No 4 Training Depot Station which collided with another aircraft of the same unit near Hooton Park and is buried in Penistone (Stottercliffe) Cemetery.

19-Sep

AM3

BUCKLEY, RHODES (283030)

He died, cause unknown, whilst serving with No 10 MT Repair Depot and is buried in Rochdale Cemetery.

29-Oct

Lt

BUDDS, PERCY HAROLD

He died from pneumonia whilst serving with No 12 Sqn and is buried in Etaples Military Cemetery.

01-Jul

AM1

BUGDEN, ERNEST FRANK (212191)

He was killed in action whilst flying as the aerial gunner in a DH4 of No 226 Sqn, which crashed shortly after taking off on an operational mission and is buried in Taranto Town Cemetery Extension.

06-Sep

2 Lt

BUGG, ERIC GORDON

He was killed in action whilst flying in Bristol F2B, C4745 of No 11 Sqn, which failed to return from a sortie and is commemorated on the Arras Flying Services Memorial.

19-Oct

Cdt

BULL, MARSHALL JOHN (171970)

He died from pneumonia whilst serving in Canada and is buried in Moose Jaw, Cemetery.

30-Nov

AM2

BULL, PERCIVAL HENRY (147458)

He died in 2nd Canadian General Hospital, Le Treport from influenza and pneumonia whilst serving as a Carpenter with No 9 Sqn and is buried in Mont Huon Military Cemetery, Le Treport.

16-Jul

Lt

BULLOCK, GEOFFREY ERNEST

He was killed whilst flying FE2b, A6569 of No 148 Sqn, which failed to return from a night bombing raid and is buried in Pernes British Cemetery.

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.

02-Nov

2 Lt

BULLOUGH, JAMES

He was killed in action whilst flying SE5A, F864 of No 64 Sqn, which failed to return from a patrol and is buried in Valenciennes (St. Roch) Communal Cemetery.

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.

28-Jun

Lt

BURCH, RAYMOND SANDERSON

He was killed in action whilst flying RE8, C4593 of  No 4 Sqn, which is believed to have been shot down and is buried in  Borre British Cemetery.

01-Nov

2 Lt

BURDEN, SYDNEY EDWARD

He was killed in action whilst flying SE5A, E4004 of No 32 Sqn, which failed to return from a patrol and is buried in Harchies Communal Cemetery.

18-Nov

Pte 1

BURDER, JAMES (233618)

He died from influenza and pneumonis at 31 Roland Road, Walthamstow whilst serving as a Labourer at Plymouth Seaplane Station and is buried in Walthamstow (Queen's Road) Cemetery.

19-May

2 Lt

BURDETT, WILLIAM ROBERT

He was killed whilst flying DH6, A9598 of No 207 Training Depot Station, which dived into the ground and caught fire following an engine failure and is buried in Hampstead Cemetery.

16-Jun

Capt

BURDICK, FREDERICK WILLIAM

He was killed in action whilst flying RE8, B6656 of No 4 Sqn, which failed to return from a photography sortie and is buried in Aval Wood Military Cemetery, Vieux-Berquin.

22-May

2 Lt

BURFOOT, WILLIAM MARTIN

He was killed whilst flying SE5A, B658 of No 37 Sqn, which crashed as it turned down-wind with a missing engine and is buried in Chevening (St. Botolph) Churchyard.

26-Nov

Pte 2

BURGE, JAMES GOULD (186096)

He died at 4th Northern General Hospital, Lincoln from influenza and pneumonia whilst serving as a Labourer with No 31 Training Depot Station and is buried in Lincoln (Newport) Cemetery.

24-Jul

Capt

BURGE, PHILIP SCOTT MC, MM

He was killed whilst flying SE5A, D6900 of No 64 Sqn, which was shot down by an enemy aircraft near Seclin and is buried in Dud Corner Cemetery, Loos.

25-Apr

Cdt

BURGESS, ARNOLD THEODORE (171189)

He was undergoing training in Canada when he died in Toronto General Hospital from pneumonia and is buried in Norwood Protestant Cemetery.

27-Oct

AM2

BURGESS, STEPHEN KENNEDY (270201)

He died from pneumonia whilst serving as a Labourer in Canada and is buried in Collingwood Presbyterian Cemetery.

10-Oct

AM3

BURKE, ROBERT JOHN (297140)

He drowned as a result of the sinking of RMS 'Leinster', which was torpedoed in the Irish Sea whilst serving as a Driver (Petrol) at the Reserve Depot and is buried in Agherton Cemetery.

18-Nov

AM2

BURKITT, FRANK HENRY (402656)

He died, cause unknown, in the UK whilst on leave from France, where he was serving as a Wireless Operator with No 52 Sqn and is buried in Abney Park Cemetery.

26-Apr

AM2

BURMAN, JACK WILLIAM (71803)

He was serving in Canada when he died in the Base Hospital, Toronto from pneumonia and is buried in Toronto (St John's Norway) Cemetery.

31-May

Lt

BURNET, STANLEY

He was killed whilst flying RE8, D4965 of No 17 Training Sqn, which collided with BE2e, 7119 of No 13 Training Sqn near Yatesbury and is buried in Luton General Cemetery.

25-Sep

2 Lt

BURNETT, HERBERT ROY MM

He was the observer to 2 Lt A J Robinson flying DH4, D8413 of No 55 Sqn on a single aircraft reconnaissance flight.  He is buried in Chambieres French National Cemetery, Metz.

26-Oct

Cpl

BURNHAM, ALFRED (25293)

He died in Queen Alexandra Military Hospital, Millbank from pneumonia whilst serving as a Rigger (Aero) with No 1 Training Group and is buried in Smethwick (Uplands) Cemetery.

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.

05-Oct

Pte 2

BURNS, DAVID (298392)

He died from injuries sustained in a motor bus accident whilst serving as a Batman with No 2 (Observers) School of Air Gunnery and is buried in Cathcart Cemetery.

10-Jun

Lt

BURNS, JAMES RATTRAY

He was killed whilst flying DH6, C1969 of No 193 Training Sqn, which collided with another aircraft in the air and is buried in Alexandria (Hadra) War Memorial 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.

05-Jul

2 Lt

BURREE, STANLEY ARTHUR

He was killed whilst flying RE8, C2521 of No 16 Training Sqn, which stalled in a turn from 200 ft and is buried in Croydon (Mitcham Road) Cemetery.

09-Sep

AM2

BURROWS, HARRY (169977)

He was killed in an accident whilst serving as a Fitter (Aero Engine) with No 5 Aircraft Acceptance Park when he was struck by the propeller of Bristol F2B, E2320 and is buried in Grappenhall (St. Wilfrid) Churchyard

29-Sep

Flt Cdt

BURT, GEORGE BARROW

He died from injuries sustained whilst flying Camel, D6531 of No 19 Training Depot Station and is buried in Ismailia War Memorial Cemetery.

04-Jul

Cdt

BURT, HORACE CHRISTOPHER

He died in the 3rd Southern General Hospital in Oxford from influenza, whilst undergoing training at No 2 School of Aeronautics and is buried in Swanage (Northbrook) Cemetery.

08-Nov

2 Lt

BURT, JAMES

He was killed in action whilst flying Camel, E7161 of No 70 Sqn, which failed to return from a line patrol and is buried in Cement House Cemetery.

22-Oct

Pte 2

BURT, STANLEY JOHN (301570)

He died from Purulent Bronchitis whilst serving as a Hospital Orderly at the Medical Orderlies Training School and is buried in Wandsworth (Earlsfield) Cemetery.

11-Sep

Flt Cdt

BURT, THOMAS

He was killed whilst flying SE5A, E4074 of No 41 Training Depot Station, which side-slipped into the ground after stalling in a turn at 400 ft and is buried in Darlington West Cemetery.

22-Apr

Sgt

BURTON, ALFRED (108852)

He was killed whilst flying as the observer in Bristol F2B, C4810 of No 22 Sqn and is buried in Aire Communal Cemetery.

04-Apr

Lt

BURTON, ERNEST WILFRED

He member of the Australian Flying Corps, he collided in mid-air with Camel, B7338 of No 36 Training Sqn being flown by Lt Payne at Montrose, both aircraft falling to the ground.  He is buried in Castleton (St Edmund) Churchyard.

22-Oct

Pte 2

BURTON, LEONARD (298895)

He died in Blandford Military Hospital from pneumonia whilst training as a Wireless Operator with 'H' Section, Recruit Training Wing and is buried in Lewisham (Hither Green) Cemetery.

30-Jul

2 Lt

BURTON, STANLEY GEORGE HAROLD EDGAR

He was the observer to Lt G Martin in DH9, C6219 of No 99 Sqn.  Their aircraft was attacked after bombing railway targets at Lahr  and 2 Lt Burton was seriously injured and the aircraft damaged.  However, Lt Martin was able to land on the Allied side of the lines, but Burton had already died from his wounds.  He is buried in Charmes Military Cemetery, Essegney.

27-Oct

Pte 2

BURTON, WILLIAM (51661)

He died in 34 CCS from influenza and broncho-pneumonia whilst serving as a Batman with No 11 Sqn and is buried in Grevillers British Cemetery.

03-Sep

2 Lt

BUSBY, DONALD ARTHUR

He was killed whilst flying Camel, F4177 of No 3 Training Depot Station, which spun into the ground whils firing its guns and is buried in Croydon (Mitcham Road) Cemetery.

08-Jun

Capt

BUSBY, VERNON EARLE GEORGE

He was employed on special flying duty with the Accidents Dept. (Air Ministry) and was killed whilst flying in Handley Page V/1500, B9463, which crashed on a test flight over London.  He is buried in Birmingham (Lodge Hill) Cemetery.  Three civilians were also killed.

02-Nov

Cdt

BUSHELL, DURLIN DUNCAN (173722)

He died in the General Hospital, Toronto from a fractured skull sustained during a rugby match whilst serving in Canada and is buried in Toronto Necropolis.

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.

14-Nov

AM1

BUSHNELL, CHARLES (105556)

He was serving as a Winch Driver/Fitter with No 2 Balloon Sqn and died from influenza and broncho-pneumonia, he is buried in City of London Cemetery and Crematorium, Manor Park.

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-Apr

2 Lt

BUTLER, FREDERICK CHARLES

He was killed whilst flying Camel, B8830 of No 65 Training Sqn, which rolled into the ground on pulling out of a dive in misty conditions and is buried in Bower Chalke (Holy Trinity) Churchyard.

11-Apr

Lt

BUTLER, J ORMONDE

He died from wounds as a PoW from injuries sustained on 24 March 1918, whilst flying Camel, B5437 of No 3 Sqn, which was lost on a solo bombing sortie.  He is buried in Mons (Bergen) Communal Cemetery.

02-Dec

Cpl Clk

BUTLER, JOHN ALFRED (209668)

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

12-Oct

Pte 2

BUTLER, JOHN HAROLD (270627)

He died from pneumonia whilst serving as a Labourer in Canada and is buried in Simcoe (Oakwood) Cemetery.

25-May

Pte

BUTLER, PATRICK (144075)

He was serving as a Labourer at the Cadets Distributing Depot and died from convulsions in New End Hospital, Hampstead, he is buried in Hampstead Cemetery.

20-Jul

Lt

BUTLER, REGINALD ARTHUR

Butler was the observer to Lt C Young in DH4, D9275 of No 55 Sqn. Their aircraft was set on fire by enemy fighters during a raid on Obendorf.  Lt Butler jumped from the aircraft in preference to being burnt to death.  He is buried in Niederezwehren Cemetery.

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.

26-May

Lt

BUTT, FRANK WILFRED

He was killed whilst flying FE2b, B458 of No 102 Sqn, which crashed during a night bombing sortie and is buried in Doullens Communal Cemetery Extension No 2.

18-May

AM2

BUTT, PERCY (230555)

He was serving as an Armourer with No 210 Sqn when he died from multiple injuries, probably caused by an accident during 'bombing up' and is buried in Longuenesse (St. Omer) Souvenir Cemetery.

14-Sep

2 Lt

BUTTERWORTH, FREDERICK

He was killed whilst flying as the observer in RE8, F5905 of No 4 Sqn, which failed to return from a recce sortie and is buried Westoutre British Cemetery.

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.

11-Jun

Flt Sgt

BYATT, ARTHUR (26755)

He accidentally drowned whilst serving as a Fitter (Aero Engine) with No 104 Sqn and is buried in Charmes Military Cemetery, Essegney.

02-Oct

Cpl

BYERS, JAMES (208776)

A Fitter (Aero Engine), he had been discharged from the RAF on 6 Aug 1918 having sustained bomb wounds in action, presumably dying from the effects of these and is buried in Doncaster Hyde Park Cemetery.

25-Jul

2 Lt

BYRNE, CHARLES JOSEPH

He was killed in action whilst flying DH9, C6121 of No 206 Sqn, which was lost in battle and is commemorated on the Arras Flying Services Memorial.

07-Nov

AM3

BYRNE, GEORGE CHARLES EDWARD (404297)

He died from influenza in Insia whilst serving as a Fitter (General) with No 4 Aircraft Park (India) and is commemorated on the Karachi 1914-1918 War Memorial.

28-Jun

Cdt

BYRNES, JAMES AUSTIN (152840)

He was killed whilst flying Curtis JN-4, C1202 of No 87 Training Sqn, No 44 Wing, which crashed in a wood and is buried in New York City Bronx (St. Raymond's) Cemetery.

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