21-Dec

Mem

RABBETTS, LILIAN MAUD (19612)

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

01-Nov

Pte 2

RABSON, ALEXANDER JOHN (269696)

He died in the Military Hospital, Herne Bay from influenza and bronchitis whilst serving as a Labourer with No 1 Stores Depot and is buried in Herne Bay Cemetery.

09-Oct

2 Lt

RABY, LAURENCE FREDERICK

He was killed whilst flying as the observer in RE8, D6804 of No 53 Sqn and is buried in Lijssenthoek Military Cemetery.

05-Oct

AM2

RADFORD, WALTER (86676)

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

14-Sep

Lt

RADLOFF, HEINRICH

He was killed whilst flying a RE8 of No 142 Sqn and is buried in Jerusalem War Cemetery.

07-Dec

Cdt

RADNOR, ALLAN CUTHBERT

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

02-Jun

Lt

RAHILL, PETER JOSEPH

He was killed whilst flying RE8, A3895 of the Artillery and Infantry Co-operation School, which crashed in a flat spin from 100 ft and is buried in Chester (Overleigh) Cemetery.

03-Sep

2 Lt

RALPH, FRANCIS JAMES DFC

He was killed whilst flying as the observer in Bristol F2B, E2181 of No 20 Sqn when he was hit by an explosive bullet from an enemy fighter.  Despite being badly damaged the pilot managed to get the aircraft back to base and Penrose is buried in Villers Bretonneux Military Cemetery.

08-Aug

Lt

RAMSAY, GEORGE STRACHAN

He was killed in action whilst flying DH9, D7231 of No 49 Sqn, which was seen to go down in flames and is commemorated on the Arras Flying Services Memorial.

02-Oct

Lt

RAMSAY, JAMES

He was killed in action whilst flying DH4, F7597 of No 57 Sqn, which failed to return from a sortie and is buried in St Aubert British Cemetery.

28-Dec

Mem

RAMSDEN, CLARA (6269)

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

12-Apr

Lt

RAMSDEN, SAMUEL

He died of his wounds sustained whilst flying in an RE8 of No 4 Sqn, which was hit by AA fire and is buried in Longuenesse (St Omer) Souvenir Cemetery.

31-Oct

Pte 2

RANCE, JOHN JAMES (146263)

He died in the 3rd Southern General Hospital from pneumonia whilst serving as a Labourer with No 2 School of Military Aeronautics and is buried in Oxford (Botley) Cemetery.

05-Jun

AM2

RANKIN, WILLIAM SMITH (76198)

He was killed in action whilst serving as a Fitter (Aero Engine) with No 103 Sqn and is buried in Marissel French National Cemetery.

31-Jul

Lt

RANNEY, KENNETH ALEXANDER

He was killed whilst flying FE2b, C2308 of No 53 Sqn during a night flight and is buried in Thiennes British Cemetery.

28-Aug

Pte 2

RATCLIFFE, SIDNEY ALFRED (122293)

He was died from self inflicted wounds (hanging) whilst serving as an Assistant Armourer at the Armament School, Uxbridge and is buried in Pembury (St Peter) New Churchyard.

26-Oct

Lt

RATH, HENRY COYLE DFC

He was killed in action whilst flying SE5A, C1915 of No 29 Sqn, which failed to return from a sortie and is buried in Tournai Communal Cemetery Allied Extension.

10-Oct

2 Lt

RATTLE, LOUIS CHALONER

He was killed in action whilst flying O/400, C9697 of No 100 Sqn and is buried in Charmes Military Cemetery, Essegney.

16-Sep

Lt

RAVINE, CYRIL CLIVE GLANDFIELD

He was killed whilst flying in Bristol F2B, F5822 of "L" Flt, 1st Wing, which failed to return from a fighter-recce sortie and is buried in Aubigny Communal Cemetery Extension.

13-Aug

2 Lt

RAWLEY, ROBERT WILLIAM

He was killed in action whilst flying in DH4, A7907 of No 18 Sqn, which was last seen in combat near Albert during a day bombing raid and is buried in Flesquiers Hill British Cemetery.

18-Jul

2 Lt

RAWLINGS, BENJAMIN MM

He was killed in action whilst flying in DH9, C6252 of No 107 Sqn, which failed to return from a bombing raid and is buried in Vailly British Cemetery.

12-Aug

Flt Cdt

RAWLINGS, CLAUDE JOHN HOWARD

He was killed whilst flying RE8, B or D6713 of No 125 Sqn, which nose dived into the ground.  He was approaching the end of his pilot training and is buried in Bath Abbey Cemetery.

30-Nov

Lt

RAWLINSON, PERCY IVAN

He died at home from pneumonia following influenza whilst on leave from No 199 (Night) Training Sqn and is buried in Scawby (St Hibald) Churchyard.

24-Jul

2 Lt

RAYMOND, GEORGE VAIL

He was killed whilst flying Camel, F6156 of No 73 Sqn, which spun into the ground and is buried in Coulommiers Communal Cemetery.

20-Apr

Maj

RAYMOND-BARKER, RICHARD (DICK) MC

He was the officer commanding No 3 Sqn and was killed in action whilst flying Camel, D6439, he is commemorated on the Arras Flying Services Memorial.

15-Jul

Lt

RAYNER, ALBERT STANLEY

He died from injuries sustained whilst flying in DH9, D2955 of No 2 Aeroplane Supply Depot, which collided with another aircraft during a ferry flight and is buried in Huby-St Leu British Cemetery.

01-Aug

AM1

RAYNER, CHARLES WILLIAM (16654)

He was killed in action whilst serving as a Driver with No 5 Sqn during an air raid on Le Hameau and is buried in Aubigny Communal Cemetery Extension.

17-Oct

Flt Cdt

RAYNER, ERIC BOTTOMLEY

He died from injuries sustained the previous day whilst flying in Avro 504K, D or F8844 of No 204 Training Depot Station, which dived into the ground from a flat spin and is buried in Stainland (St Andrew) Churchyard.

10-Jul

Boy

READ, REGINALD ALBERT EDWARD (88949)

He died in Lincoln County Hospital from pneumonia whilst serving at RAF Cranwell and is buried in Newhaven Cemetery.

06-Nov

Pte 2

READ, SIDNEY SAMUEL (100787)

He died in 4 Stationary Hospital from bronch0-pneumonia whilst serving as a Labourer with No 1 Aeroplane Supply Depot and is buried in Longuenesse (St Omer) Souvenir Cemetery.

25-Sep

2 Lt

READ, STANLEY CHARLES

He was killed whilst flying as the observer in DH9, E8857 of No 27 Sqn, which was seen to go down in flame near Bohain and is buried in Grand Seraucourt British Cemetery.

08-Sep

Sgt

REAST, WALTER ERNEST (254118/18379)

He died from injuries (gun shot wounds to head and chest) sustained the previous day whilst flying as the observer in DH9, D7318 of No 104 Sqn and is buried in Charmes Military Cemetery, Essegney.

19-May

2 Lt

REDDIE, FRANCIS GRAHAM

He was reported missing and is presumed to have been killed in action whilst flying DH9, B7594 of No 206 Sqn, which was last seen near Mewin.  He is commemorated on the Arras Flying Services Memorial.

11-Oct

Cpl

REDFERN, FREDERICK BRISTOW (11913)

He died from pneumonia whilst serving as a Storeman with the Instructional School Wing (Blandford) and is buried in Nunhead (All Saints) Cemetery.

21-Jun

Lt

REDLER, HAROLD BOLTON MC

He was killed whilst flying in DH9, D1018 of No 1 Fighting School, during a flight to test the Lewis gun and is buried in West Monkton (St Augustine) Churchyard.  Capt I H D Henderson was also killed in this incident.

10-Jul

2 Lt

REDMOND, HERBERT FREDERICK

He died from wounds sustained whilst flying RE8, B4090 of No 53 Sqn the previous day and is buried in Longuenesse (St Omer) Souvenir Cemetery.

08-Oct

Clk 3

REDPATH, GEORGE JOHN (296527)

He died in Connaught Hospital whilst serving as a Clerk (Stores) with No 6 Stores Depot and is buried in Old and is buried in Bewick (Holy Trinity) Churchyard.

19-Nov

Pte 2

REDWOOD, FRANCIS DANIEL (169727)

He died in the RN Hospital, Hull from influenza and pneumonia whilst serving at Howden Airship Station and is commemorated on the Brookwood (United Kingdom 1914-1918) Memorial.

20-Apr

Capt

REECE, FREDERICK BENNETT

He died of injuries sustained flying RE8, D4693 of No 4 Sqn during a practice flight and is buried in Longuenesse (St Omer) Souvenir Cemetery.

01-Nov

Lt

REED, ALAN THOMAS

He was killed whilst flying SE5A, D or E6032 of No 94 Sqn and is buried in Morden Cemetery.

23-Oct

2 Lt

REED, FREDERICK HORACE

He was killed in action whilst flying in RE8, D4930 of No 6 Sqn, which failed to return from a sortie and is buried in Terlincthun British Cemetery, Wimille.

26-Nov

Pte 1

REED, JOHN (53848)

He died in the South African Hospital, Richmond Park whilst serving as a Batman with No 2 Balloon Training Wing and is buried in Manchester Southern Cemetery.

10-Aug

2 Lt

REEMAN, ARTHUR CLIFFORD

He died from multiple fractures sustained whilst flying in DH4, N5993 of No 202 Sqn, which crashed and is buried in Dunkirk Town Cemetery.

30-Sep

2 Lt

REES, DUDLEY CARRUTHERS

He was killed in action whilst flying SE5A, C9293 of No 84 Sqn, which was last seen attacking an enemy balloon and is buried in Le Cateau Military Cemetery.

23-Aug

2 Lt

REES, FRANCIS EDWARD

He was killed in action whilst flying in O/400, C9659 of No 215 Sqn, which failed to return from a night raid and is buried in Sarralbe Military Cemetery.

07-Nov

Cpl

REEVE, WALTER (9135)

He died from pneumonia whilst serving with No 7 Balloon Wing and is buried in or was cremated at Wandsworth (Putney Vale) Cemetery and Crematorium.  His records have not yet been located.

23-Dec

Sgt Mech

REEVE, WILLIAM LAWRENCE (29991)

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

05-Sep

Cdt

REID, CECIL DUGALD (93546)

He was killed whilst flying Camel, D9556 of No 32 Training Depot Station, which collapsed in the air during a practice flight and is buried in Glasgow (Craigton) Cemetery.

27-Aug

2 Lt

REID, DAVID SIMPSON

He was killed in action whilst flying RE8, F5876 of No 16 Sqn, which failed to return from a recce sortie and is buried in Aubigny Communal Cemetery Extension.

30-Sep

2 Lt

REID, FRANK RICE

He was killed whilst flying Camel, F1359 of No 29 Training Depot Station, which failed to recover from a dive on coming out of a half roll and is buried East Boldre (St Paul) Churchyard.

04-Nov

Lt

REID, JAMES

He was killed in action whilst flying Camel, E7193 of No 65 Sqn, which failed to return from an offensive patrol and is buried in Gijenzele Churchyard.

09-May

Lt

REID, JAMES DONALD MACRAE

He was killed whilst flying SE5A, D3571 of No 55 Training Sqn, which broke up in the air on recovery from a dive and is buried in Clifton-on-Dunsmore (St Mary) Additional Churchyard.

12-May

Lt

REID, JOHN

He was killed in action whilst flying Camel, B7192 of No 213 Sqn, which failed to return from a sortie and is commemorated on the Arras Flying Services Memorial.

28-May

Lt

REILLY, FREDERICK HOLMES

He was killed whilst flying DH9, B7674 of No 98 Sqn, which was last seen going down in a steep spiral near Ostende and is buried in Stalhille Churchyard.

10-Oct

Pte

REILLY, THOMAS (85531)

He was drowned when the RMS Leinster was sunk by a U-boat in the Irish Sea whilst serving as a Labourer with the Reserve Depot and is buried in Grangegorman Military Cemetery.

23-Nov

Pte 1

RENN, FREDERICK HENRY (80503)

He died in hospital from influenza whilst serving as a Batman with No 34 Sqn and is buried in Giavera British Cemetery, Arcade.

19-Oct

Flt Cdt

RENNIE, ARTHUR MUIR (110661)

He was killed whilst flying in DH3, B5519 of No 12 Training Depot Station and is buried in Alva Cemetery.

16-Jun

Lt

RENNIE, EDWARD CLEMENT

He died from injuries sustaining on 14 Jun 1918 whilst flying in a FK8 of No 17 Sqn and is buried in Lahana Military Cemetery.

14-Aug

2 Lt

RENTON, ERIC GEORGE

He was killed in action whilst flying in FK8, B4160 of No 8 Sqn and is buried in Heath Cemetery, Harbonnierres.

19-Aug

Capt

RENWICK, HUGH ARCHIBALD

He was killed whilst flying as the observer in RE8, A4205 of the RAE, which crashed due to mechanical or structural failure during a test flight and is buried in Farnborough (Victoria Road) Cemetery.

25-Apr

Lt

REPTON, CHARLES TYRWHITT

He was killed in action whilst serving with No 142 Sqn, in Palestine and is buried in Jerusalem War Cemetery, Israel.

04-Jul

AM1

REUTER, HARRY (18027)

He was killed in an accident at Hampton Court whilst unloading an aeroplane trailer.  At the time he was serving as a Driver with No 1 MT Depot and is buried in Wandsworth (Streatham) Cemetery.

16-Sep

2 Lt

REVILLE, ROY CYRIL

He was killed whilst flying in a RE8 of No 14 Sqn and is buried in Ramleh War Cemetery.

15-Apr

Boy

REYNOLDS, ALBERT EDWARD ROBERT (156478

He died, cause unknown, whilst serving at No 1 School of Navigation and Bomb Dropping and is buried in Colchester Cemetery.

17-Nov

AM3

REYNOLDS, ARTHUR SYDNEY (192408)

He died (in 32 CCS?) from bronchitis and nephritis whilst serving as a Driver (Petrol) with the Aero Service Unit and is buried in Etaples Military Cemetery.

23-Apr

AM1

REYNOLDS, BERTIE (213766)

He was serving as a Labourer with No 203 Training Depot Station at RAF Manston and was killed when he was struck by a propeller, he is buried in Hanworth (St George) Churchyard.

23-Oct

Lt

REYNOLDS, CHARLES EDWARD

He was the pilot of DH4, D8386 of No 55 Sqn on a raid against railways at Metz-Sablon and is buried in They dropped their bombs and met no major opposition but on landing at base Reynolds crashed and later died of his wounds, his observer surviving.  He is buried in Charmes Military Cemetery, Essegney.

08-Jul

2 Lt

REYNOLDS, EDWARD GUTHERIE

He was killed in action whilst flying Camel, B2473 of No 73 Sqn, which last seen out of control near Pont-a-Verdin and is buried in Cabaret-Rouge British Cemetery, Souchez.

10-Dec

2 Lt

REYNOLDS, ERNEST FULTON

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

13-Aug

2 Lt

REYNOLDS, FRANCIS WILLIAM POUNSETT

He died from injuries sustained the previous day whilst flying Bristol F2B of No 36 Sqn, which failed to recover from a spin during a night flight and is buried in Brompton Cemetery.

27-Jun

Lt

REYNOLDS, GERALD ELLIS

He was killed in action whilst flying FE2b, D9084 of No 102 Sqn, which crashed to the ground and is buried in Pont-Remy British Cemetery.

18-May

2 Lt

REYNOLDS, JOHN ERIC

He was killed whilst flying DH4, A7583 of No 55 Sqn, which crashed on its return from a bombing raid and is buried in Charmes Military Cemetery, Essegney.

10-Nov

Cpl

RHODES, GEORGE EDWARD (229354)

He died in the RN Hospital, Haslar from pneumonia whilst serving as an Armourer with No 209 Training Depot Station and is buried in and is buried in Haslar Royal Naval Cemetery.

11-Nov

Cpl

RHODES, JOHN HENRY THOMAS (5262)

He died in the General Hospital, Salonika from malaria and broncho-pneumonia whilst serving as an Electrician with No 17 Sqn and is buried in Kirechkoi-Hortakoi Military Cemetery.

11-Jun

Lt

RHODES, THOMAS GEORGE

He was killed in action whilst flying DH4, D9261 of No 57 Sqn during a bombing raid and is buried in Huby-St Leu British Cemetery.

03-May

Lt

RICE, EDMUND GABRIEL

He was killed whilst flying Avro 504A, B4313 of the School of Special Flying, which failed to recover from a spin in time and is buried in Coventry (London Road) Cemetery.

14-Dec

Flt Cdt

RICE, EDWARD JAMES (316204)

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

27-Jun

AM1

RICE, GEORGE (70853)

He died from a sickness whilst serving with No 42 Wing (Deseronto) and is buried in Toronto Necropolis.

09-Oct

Pte 1

RICH, CHARLES NORMAN ROBERT (235147)

He died in Blandford Military Hospital from Pneumonia whilst training as a Driver (Petrol) with the Recruit Training Wing and is buried in Dodbrooke (St Thomas-a-becket) Churchyard.

21-Oct

AM3

RICH, SIDNEY EDWARD (87655)

He was killed in an accident at Fowlmere whilst serving as a Turner with No 31 Training Depot Station, when he was struck by a propeller and is buried in Tottenham Cemetery.

08-May

AM1

RICHARDS, ARTHUR NORMAN (217980)

He was serving as a Wireless Operator at Pulham and probably died in Norwich Hospital, his death being registered in St Faith's, Norfolk and he is buried in Wroxham (St Mary) Churchyard.

02-Oct

Mem

RICHARDS, ETHEL MAUD LILIAN

A member of the WRAF she was killed/died whilst serving with No 8 Cadet Wing and is buried in Shorncliffe Military Cemetery.

27-Sep

Pte 2

RICHARDS, HENRY BROAD (242558)

He died in 8 Canadian Stationary Hospital from dysentery whilst serving as a Labourer with No 215 Sqn and is buried in Charmes Military Cemetery, Essegney.

01-Aug

2 Lt

RICHARDS, HENRY STOKES

He was killed whilst flying Bristol F2B, C4798 of No 1 (Observers) School of Aerial Gunnery which collided with A7262 of the same unit.  He is buried in Shorncliffe Military Cemetery.

01-Apr

Lt

RICHARDS, JOSEPH WILFRED

He was killed whilst DH4, B5484 of No 1 School of Navigation and Bomb Dropping, which spun into the ground and burst into flames, and is buried in Watlington (St Leonard) Churchyard

07-Aug

Pte 2

RICHARDS, SIDNEY FRANCIS (245437)

He died in the RN Hospital, Stonehouse from cerebro spinal meningitis whilst serving as a Labourer with No 238 Sqn at RAF Prawle Point and is buried in Ford Park Cemetery (Formerly Plymouth Old Cemetery) (Pennycomequick).

21-Aug

AM2

RICHARDS, WILLIAM (118127)

He died in Fargo Military Hospital from osteomyelitis whilst serving as a Labourer with No 58 Kite Balloon Sect and is buried in Nunhead (All Saints) Cemetery.

27-Sep

Sgt

RICHARDSON, ALFRED (317573)

He was killed in action whilst flying in DH9, E669 of No 108 Sqn, which failed to return from a sortie and is buried in Sanctuary Wood Cemetery.

04-Oct

Cdt

RICHARDSON, ARTHUR (171458)

He drowned whilst serving with No 42 Wing and is buried in St Louis (Bellefontaine) Public Cemetery.

09-Nov

2 Lt

RICHARDSON, EDWARD EARLE MM

He was killed in action whilst flying in RE8, C2967 of No 15 Sqn, which failed to return from a sortie and is buried in Solre-le-Chateau Communal Cemetery.

27-Oct

2 Lt

RICHARDSON, ERNEST JAMES

He died from wounds sustained whilst flying as the observer in a FK8 of No 35 Sqn and is buried in Premont British Cemetery.

07-Sep

Pte 2

RICHARDSON, HARRY (275481)

He was killed whilst serving with No 1 School of Navigation and Bomb Dropping when he was struck by FE2b, D9101 and is buried in Leeds (Harehills) Cemetery.

24-Oct

AM3

RICHARDSON, JAMES (305375)

He died in Blandford Military Hospital from broncho-pneumonia whilst serving as a Rigger (Aero) with 'F' Section, Reserve Depot and is buried in Stockport Borough Cemetery.

24-Apr

Cdt

RICHARDSON, LINDEN (7794)

Having originally served as a Driver, he was killed whilst flying Camel, D9537 of No 72 Training Sqn, Beverley, which crashed after he lost control and is buried in York Cemetery, Yorkshire.

23-Sep

2 Lt

RICHARDSON, STUART HERBERT

He was killed whilst flying Camel, F6029 of No 3 Sqn following a combat near Cambrai.  He is buried in Quarry Wood Cemetery, Sains les Marquion.

03-Dec

2 Lt

RICHARDSON, TOM

He was killed whilst flying DH9A, F2740 of No 72 TS Sqn, which stalled and crashed on West Sussex Golf Links following an engine failure and is buried in York Cemetery, Yorkshire.

07-Oct

AM3

RICHARDSON, WALTER GEORGE (106385)

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

07-Dec

Chf Mech

RICHMOND, ALFRED D H (5360)

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

01-Apr

AM1

RICHMOND, ALLAN (94557)

He was serving as a painter at No 1 Training Depot Station and died in Stamford Infirmary from septic pneumonia following an accident, he is buried in Stokesley Church Burial Ground.

10-May

Sgt

RICHMOND, STANLEY ROBERT (39534)

He was killed whilst flying as the Observer in DH4, B2087 of No 27 Sqn, which was last seen in combat over Peronne and is buried in Caix British Cemetery.

14-Oct

Pte 2

RICHMOND, THOMAS (190737)

He died from influenza and an abscess whilst serving as a Blacksmith's Striker with No 9 Aircraft Repair Depot (Edmonton) and is buried in Darlington North Cemetery.

21-Apr

Lt

RIDGWAY, PHILIP AMBROSE FAVARD

He was killed whilst flying RE8, B4064 of No 53 Training Sqn, which following an engine failure, stalled in a turn to avoid houses and dived into ground, he is buried in Hull Western Cemetery.

24-Sep

Pte 2

RIDING, WILLIAM CHARLES (199771)

He was serving 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-Jul

2 Lt

RIDOUT, ALLAN GIBBS

He was killed whilst flying Camel, B5582 of "B" Sqn, Central Flying School, which failed to recover from a spin and is buried in Upavon Cemetery.

04-Jul

Lt

RIEKIE, HARRY HEATLY

He was killed in action whilst flying RE8, B5073 of No 9 Sqn, which failed to return from a special mission and is buried in Villers-Bretonneux Military Cemetery.

04-Nov

Lt

RIGBY, CHARLES

He was killed in action whilst flying in Bristol F2B, D7948 of No 62 Sqn, which failed to return from a sortie and is commemorated on the Arras Flying Services Memorial.

25-Sep

Maj

RIGBY, FRANCIS BURNHAM

He died from pneumonia following bronchitis whilst serving at the Air Ministry and is buried Prestwich (St Mary) Churchyard.

20-Nov

Lt

RIGBY, JOHN

He died from influenza and pneumonia whilst serving with No 16 (Training) Group and is buried in Cottam (St Andrew) Roman Catholic Churchyard.

28-Dec

Sgt Mech

RIGGS, JOHN CLARK (21309)

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

30-Aug

Lt

RIGHTON, WILFRID

He was killed whilst flying in Airship SST6 from Kingsnorth Airship Station, when the envelope caught fire and is buried in Cheriton (St Martin) Churchyard.

05-Nov

AM3

RILEY, ALFRED (95484)

He died in the War Hospital, Epsom from ostosis whilst serving as a Machinist with 'E' Section, Reserve Depot and is buried in Salford (Weaste) Cemetery.

24-Nov

2 Lt

RILEY, BENJAMIN

He was killed whilst flying in DH9, D1097 of No 49 Sqn which crashed into a shell dump on take off and burst into flames, he is buried in Cambrai East Military Cemetery.

11-Jul

AM3

RILEY, FRANK (136955)

He died, cause unknown, whilst serving as a Labourer with No 1 Balloon Training Wing and is buried in St Helens Cemetery.

26-Oct

AM2

RILEY, JAMES (93440)

He died in 3rd Scottish General Hospital, Glasgow, cause unknown, whilst serving as a Rigger (Aero) with No 26 Training Depot Station and is buried in Glasgow Western Necropolis.

28-Sep

Lt

RINGROSE, RONALD

He was killed in action whilst flying DH4, N5962 of No 202 Sqn, which failed to return from a sortie and is buried in Larch Wood (Railway Cutting) Cemetery.

05-Oct

Lt

RIPLEY, REGINALD CHARLES PROBY

He was the pilot of DH9A, E8421 of No 110 Sqn on a raid against Kaiserslautern.  Their formation was attacked before they reached the target, over the target and on the return journey and at some point after the target Ripley and his observer were shot down by enemy fighters and killed.  He is buried in Niederzwehren Cemetery.

03-May

AM2

RITCHIE, GEORGE (122878)

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

13-Dec

Lt

RITCHIE, GEORGE THORNHILL

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

28-Oct

Sgt

RITCHIE, HUGH NICOL (6639)

He was killed whilst flying as the Wireless Operator in O/400, C9691 of No 97 Sqn, which crashed on the aerodrome and is buried in Charmes Military Cemetery, Essegney.

11-Oct

AM1

RITCHIE, WILLIAM (26141)

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

23-May

2 Lt

ROACH, DONALD JAMES

He was killed whilst flying Avro 504, D6287 of No 6 Training Sqn, which crashed in an attempt to avoid trees during a forced landing resulting from a choked engine and is buried in Montrose (Sleepyhillock) Cemetery.

24-Oct

Clk 2

ROBERTS, [K] FRANK (119557)

He died in the Queen Alexandra Hospital, Dunkirk from broncho-pneumonia whilst serving as a Storeman with No 8 Aircraft Park and is buried in Dunkirk Town Cemetery.

25-Oct

Cpl

ROBERTS, ALFRED JOHN (211044)

His body was recovered from the River Thames whilst serving as a Rigger (Airship) with No 16 Balloon Base (Cranwell) and is buried in Isleworth Cemetery.

12-Nov

Mem

ROBERTS, ANNIE (2663)

A member of the WRAF, she was killed or died whilst serving with No 4 Training Depot Station and is buried in Holyhead (Maeshyfrfyd) Burial Board Cemetery.

19-Aug

Lt

ROBERTS, C H

He was killed in action whilst flying DH9, D504 of No 98 Sqn, which was seen to go down in flames near Roisel and is buried in Pargny British Cemetery.

31-Oct

Pte 2

ROBERTS, DAVID (118643)

He died in 12 CCS from broncho-pneumonia whilst serving as a Labourer with No 14 Balloon Section and is buried in Busigny Communal Cemetery Extension.

28-Oct

Mem

ROBERTS, ELIZABETH HANNAH JANE (22635)

A member of the WRAF she was killed/died whilst serving with No 9 School of Aeronautics and is buried in Cheltenham Cemetery.

05-Nov

AM3

ROBERTS, ERNEST CHARLES (308148)

He died from pneumonia whilst serving as a Pattern Maker with the Reinforcement Wing (Blandford) and is buried in Birmingham (Yardley) Cemetery.

24-Sep

Lt

ROBERTS, JOHN HERBERT

He was killed in action whilst flying FK8, E8837 of No 8 Sqn, which failed to return from a sortie and is commemorated on the Arras Flying Services Memorial..

22-Oct

Pte 2

ROBERTS, LEONARD LANGFIELD (304676)

He was training as a Hospital Orderly at the Instructional School, Reserve Depot when he died in Blandford Military Hospital during the Spanish Influenza epidemic.  He is buried in Blandford Cemetery.

26-Jul

Boy

ROBERTS, PERCIVAL FREDERICK (158551)

He died from shock before reaching Fargo Hospital following an accident whilst he was flying in DH6, B3042  of No 8 Training Depot Station, which dived into the ground and burst into flames after stalling at 200 ft, he is buried in Nottingham Church Cemetery.

04-Nov

Clk 3

ROBERTS, RICHARD (288223)

He died in 4th Northern General Hospital, Lincoln from influenza and broncho-pneumonia whilst serving as a Storeman with No 6 Stores Depot and is buried in Conwy Cemetery.

30-Jul

Lt

ROBERTS, STANLEY THOMAS CADDWALLADER

He was killed in action whilst flying in RE8, C2237 of No 52 Sqn, which was lost in combat and is buried in Varennes Military Cemetery.

19-Nov

Pte 2

ROBERTSON, ANDREW (276729)

He died in the City Isolation Hospital, Lincoln from tuberculosis an abscess of the lungs whilst serving as a Fabric Worker with No 46 Training Depot Station and is buried in Lincoln (Newport) Cemetery.

16-Sep

2 Lt

ROBERTSON, ANDREW GILCHRIST

He was killed in action whilst flying DH4, B7764 of No 205 Sqn and is buried in Heath Cemetery, Harbonnierres.

27-Sep

2 Lt

ROBERTSON, DAVID BROWN

He was killed in action whilst flying in DH4, A8031 of No 25 Sqn, which failed to return from a recce sortie and is buried in Cabaret Rouge British Cemetery, Souchez.

27-Sep

2 Lt

ROBERTSON, ELLIOT GAVIN

He was killed in action whilst flying SE5A, H7249 of No 85 Sqn, which was last seen in combat near St Quentin and is commemorated on the Arras Flying Services Memorial.

28-Nov

Cdt

ROBERTSON, TOM (184592)

He died in Shorncliffe Military Hospital from pneumonia whilst serving with No 8 Cadet Wing and is buried in Banchory Ternan Parish Churchyard.

13-Jul

Lt

ROBERTSON, WILLIAM SCOTT

He was killed in action whilst flying SE5A, C1818 of No 85 Sqn, which was last seen in combat near Armentieres and is buried in Cite Bonjean Military Cemetery, Armentieres.

13-Sep

Pte 1

ROBINS, GEORGE (85585)

He died in Colchester General Hospital from carcinoma of mediastinum whilst serving as a Labourer with No 1 Balloon Sqn and is buried in Colchester Cemetery.

10-May

AM2

ROBINSON, ALBERT WILLIAM (213503)

He was killed whilst flying as Wireless Operator in Airship C23A from RAF Mullion, which came down in the sea and is commemorated on the Hollybrook Memorial, Southampton.

12-Aug

Lt

ROBINSON, ARNOLD DERHAM

He died from wounds sustained on 8 Aug 1918 whilst flying RE8, F5908 of No 5 Sqn, which failed to return from a sortie and is buried in Caix British Cemetery.

25-Sep

2 Lt

ROBINSON, ARTHUR JAMES

He was flying DH4, D8413 of No 55 Sqn on a reconnaissance mission and failed to return.  He is buried in Chambieres French National Cemetery, Metz.

08-Aug

AM2

ROBINSON, CHARLES WILLIAM SYDNEY (17412)

He died from wounds (compound fracture of the leg) sustained on 26 Jul 1918 whilst serving at No 1 Aircraft Depot and is buried in Perreuse Chateau Franco British National Cemetery.

28-Apr

Lt

ROBINSON, CYRIL CHARLES EDWARD

He was killed whilst flying RE8, B6520 of No 59 Sqn and is buried in Doullens Communal Cemetery Extension No.2.

24-Jul

2 Lt

ROBINSON, CYRIL EVANS

He was killed whilst flying DH9, C6340 of No 27 Sqn, which was lost on this date and is buried in Coulommiers Communal Cemetery.

17-Aug

2 Lt

ROBINSON, FREDERICK COLYER

He was killed whilst flying Camel, F4179 of No 43 Training Sqn, which spun into the ground from a turn at low level and is buried in Andover Cemetery.

06-Jun

2 Lt

ROBINSON, GATHORNE CLEGG

He was killed whilst flying RE8, B6620 of No 69 Training Sqn, which broke up in the air during a solo bombing practice and burst into flames on impact, he is buried in Normanton (Altofts) Cemetery.

01-Nov

Flt Cdt

ROBINSON, GEORGE LANCASTER

He was died from injuries sustained on 12 Oct 1918  whilst flying in 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.

19-May

Capt

ROBINSON, GEORGE MC

He was killed whilst flying FE2b, C9792 of No 149 Sqn, which dived into the ground after side-slipping on landing and is buried in Wye (SS Gregory and Martin) Churchyard.

21-Apr

Lt

ROBINSON, HARRY ESTCOURT

He was killed flying in Avro 504A,  A2636 of No 72 Training Sqn which collided near Beverley with 504J, D194 of the same unit during an air fighting practice and is buried in Twickenham Cemetery.

25-Jun

2 Lt

ROBINSON, HARRY PERCIVAL

He was killed whilst flying FK8, C8428  of No 6 Training Depot Station, which caught fire in the air during a cross-country flight and is buried in Hull Western Cemetery.

26-Nov

AM3

ROBINSON, LEONARD (189295)

He died at Burghcastle from influenza and broncho-pneumonia whilst serving as a Fitter (General) with No 273 Sqn at Yarmouth Seaplane Station and is buried in Lambeth (Tooting) Cemetery.

12-Apr

Lt

ROBINSON, RALPH

He was killed in an accident whilst flying DH9, B7617 of No 206 Sqn and is buried in Longuenesse (St Omer) Souvenir Cemetery.

11-Aug

2 Lt

ROBINSON, RALPH WALKER

He died from injuries sustained on 25 Jul 1918 whilst flying DH9, B7677 of No 218 Sqn, which was last seen over Nieuport, and is buried in Bergen-op-Zoom War Cemetery.

28-Oct

Pte 2

ROBINSON, ROBERT (195485)

He serving as a Batman at the Reserve Depot when he died in Blandford Military Hospital during the Spanish Influenza epidemic.  He is buried in Blandford Cemetery.

12-Dec

AM1

ROBINSON, THOMAS (36171)

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

18-Aug

Sgt

ROBINSON, THOMAS SPROWELL

He died from injuries sustained the previous day whilst flying DH9, B9341 of No 2 Fighting School, which spun into ground and burst into flames, he is buried in Poulton-le-Fylde Cemetery.

04-Jul

2 Lt

ROBINSON, THOMAS VIVIAN

He was killed whilst flying in a Bristol F2B of No 20 Sqn, no further details and is buried in Longuenesse (St Omer) Souvenir Cemetery.

24-Sep

Lt

ROBINSON, WILLIAM FREDERICK ROKEBY

He was killed in action whilst flying FK8, E8837 of No 8 Sqn, which failed to return from a sortie and is commemorated on the Arras Flying Services Memorial.

02-May

Lt

ROBINSON, WILLIAM HARTLEY

He was killed whilst flying Camel, B3840 of No 66 Sqn, which flew into a tree as it recovered from a spin and is buried in Montecchio Precalcino Communal Cemetery Extension.

08-Oct

AM1

ROBINSON, WILLIAM JAMES

He died in 8 Canadian Stationary Hospital from broncho-pneumonia whilst serving asa Rigger (Aero) with No 45 Sqn and is buried in Charmes Military Cemetery, Essegney.

31-Dec

Capt

ROBINSON, WILLIAM LEEFE VC

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

03-Jul

Cdt

ROBSON, JOHN (154486)

He was killed whilst flying a Curtis JN-4 of No 43 Wing (Canada) and is buried in Deseronto Cemetery.

08-Nov

AM2

ROBSON, WILLIAM (405270)

He was killed in an accidental bomb explosion at Roville whilst serving as a Rigger (Aero) with No 115 Sqn and is buried in Charmes Military Cemetery, Essegney.

31-Oct

Lt

ROCHFORT, ARTHUR D'OYLY

He died from injuries sustained the previous day whilst flying Pup, D4103 of No 58 Training Sqn, which spun into the ground from a gliding turn as it attempted to land and is buried in Suez War Memorial Cemetery.

10-Nov

Lt

RODGER, WILLIAM ALEXANDER

He was killed in action whilst flying in Bristol F2B, F6195 of No 20 Sqn, which failed to return from a sortie and is buried in Tournai Communal Cemetery Allied Extension.

26-Aug

Flt Cdt

ROE, FRANK

He died from a fractured skull sustained on 6 Aug 1918 whilst flying a RE8 of No 194 Training Sqn, which crashed after he lost control in a turn and is buried in Alexandria (Hadra) War Memorial Cemetery.

19-May

Lt

ROE, HENRY ALFRED HAVILLAND

He died from wounds sustained  in action the previous day whilst flying  Handley Page O/400, C3847 of No 214 Sqn and is buried in Zeebrugge Churchyard.  In the AFL he is shown as Havilland-Roe.

04-Apr

2 Lt

ROEBUCK, LEONARD

He was killed whilst flying FE2b, A5508 of No 38 Sqn, which side-slipped and dived into the ground from turn, he is buried in Huddersfield (Almondbury) Cemetery.

16-Jul

2 Lt

ROGERS, ARTHUR FORBES

He was killed whilst flying Bristol F2B, C9854 of No 1 (Observers) School of Air Gunnery, which dived into the ground from a steep turn, bursting into flames on impact and is buried in Shorncliffe Military Cemetery.

15-Jun

Cdt

ROGERS, DAVID HALSTED (152024)

He was killed whilst flying Curtis JN-4, C669 of No 43 Wing in Canada, which spun into the ground from 200 ft and is buried in New York City (Woodlawn) Cemetery.

05-Sep

Pte 2

ROGERS, EDWARD (284009)

He died in the Military Hospital from a cerebral haemorrhage sustained in a boxing match whilst serving or training at the Reserve Depot and is buried in Nottingham General Cemetery.

06-Nov

Pte

ROGERS, FRANK (24199)

He was killed/died whilst serving in the UK and is buried in Newton (St Margaret) Churchyard.  His records have not yet been located.

30-Jun

Flt Cdt

ROGERS, GEORGE FRANCIS

He was undergoing training with No 196 Training Sqn when he accidentally drowned whilst bathing in Egypt and is buried in Alexandria (Hadra) War Memorial Cemetery.

25-Oct

AM3

ROGERS, J A E (307725)

He died whilst serving as a Fitter (General) with 'D' Section, Reserve Depot and is buried in or was cremated at Wandsworth (Putney Vale) Cemetery and Crematorium.

27-Oct

2 Lt

ROGERS, THOMAS HAROLD

He was killed in action whilst flying SE5A, C6464 of No 56 Sqn, which failed to return from a sortie and is commemorated on the Arras Flying Services Memorial.

16-Sep

2 Lt

ROGERSON, GERALD CHRISTIE

He was killed whilst flying Camel, F2162 of No 50 Sqn, which spun into the ground during a practice combat and is buried in Bishop Stortford Old Cemetery.

08-Dec

Cpl Mech

ROLFE, FRANK (209317)

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

29-Nov

AM2

ROLFE, JAMES WILLIAM

He died, cause unknown, at home, 17 Wycombe Road, Beaconsfield whilst serving as a Hydrogen Worker at Mullion Airship Station and he is buried in Beaconsfield Cemetery, Buckinghamshire.

11-Nov

AM1

ROLLINGS, JAMES ASHTON (46858)

He died in Beaufort War Hospital, Fishponds, Bristol from influenza and pneumonia whilst serving as an Assistant Armourer with No 5 Aeroplane Acceptance Park and is buried in Birmingham (Handsworth) Cemetery.

25-May

2 Lt

ROPER, GEORGE

He was killed whilst flying DH9, D5613 of No 131 Sqn which was blown into a spin by the wind whilst turning near the ground and is buried in Shawbury (St Mary) Churchyard.

06-Aug

2 Lt

ROSCOE, JAMES FRANCK

He was injured whilst flying Sopwith Pup, B7513 of No 4 TDS when he was hit by fire from another aircraft during a target practice and crashed.  He later died from his injuries and is buried in Eastham (St Mary) Churchyard.

06-Sep

2 Lt

ROSE, ALEXANDER

He was killed whilst flying RE8, C3382 of No 36 Training Depot Station, which spun into the ground during a turn with a faltering engine and is buried in Glasgow (Craigton) Cemetery.

29-Oct

Capt

ROSE, ALGERNON WINTER MC

He died from influenza contracted shortly after taking up a post at a cadet training school and is buried in buried Quendon Cemetery.

12-Sep

2 Lt

ROSE, SIDNEY LASENBY

He was killed whilst flying Avro 504K, E3468 of No 34 Training Depot Station, which spun into the ground during a turn near the ground and is buried in Cheshan Bois (St Leonard) Churchyard.

29-May

Cdt

ROSENTHAL, SAMUEL (154067)

He was killed whilst flying Curtis JN-4, C635 of No 81 Training Sqn, No 42 Wing, which burst into flames on striking the ground in a steep turn during a landing and is buried in Montreal (Shaar Hashomayin) Cemetery.

25-Apr

Capt

ROSEVEAR, STANLEY WALLACE DSC and Bar

He was killed whilst flying Camel, B6231 of No 201 Sqn, which crashed during a test flight and is buried in St Hilaire Cemetery Extension, Frevent.

27-Oct

2 Lt

ROSS, ALLAN JAMES FERGUSON

He was killed in action whilst flying Camel, F3112 of No 204 Sqn, which failed to return from a sortie and is buried in Tournai Communal Cemetery Allied Extension.

01-Jun

Lt

ROSS, GEORGE AUGUSTUS BELLAIR

He was killed in action whilst flying RE8, B7738 of No 52 Sqn and is buried in Terlincthun British Cemetery, Wimille.

29-Jul

2 Lt

ROSS, JAMES STEWART

A member of No 119 Sqn, he was killed whilst flying DH9, D5611 of No 123 Sqn, which spun into the ground from 700 ft and is buried in Aberdeen (Springbank) Cemetery.

08-Aug

Lt

ROSS, JOHN

He was killed in action whilst flying DH9, C2169 of No 49 Sqn and is buried in Roye New British Cemetery.

19-Nov

AM1

ROSS, ROBERT PHILIP (402660)

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

16-Jun

2 Lt

ROSS-JENKINS, MAURICE

He was killed in action whilst flying in Bristol F2B, C788 of No 62 Sqn, which failed to return from an offensive patrol and is buried in Roye New British Cemetery.

25-Nov

Sgt

ROTHWELL, LINCOLN (12499)

He died in Stamford War Hospital from septic pneumonia whilst serving as a Fitter (Aero Engine) with No 1 Training Depot Station and is buried in Calderbrook (St James) Churchyard.

03-Sep

2 Lt

ROURKE, BERNARD STANLEY

He died from injuries sustained whilst flying Camel, C6761 of No 26 Training Depot Station, which collided with a scaffolding pole on take off following an engine failure and is buried in Aberdeen (Allenvale) Cemetery.

07-Dec

Pte 1

ROURKE, JAMES (96380)

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

02-Nov

AM1

ROURKE, JOSEPH (98616)

He died in Warley Military Hospital from pneumonia whilst serving as a Rigger (Aero) with No 44 Sqn and is buried in Lanark (St Mary's) Roman Catholic Cemetery.

18-Nov

AM1

ROUTLEDGE, ALBERT EDWARD (77641)

He died in 56 CCS from influenza and broncho-pneumonia whilst serving as a Vulcanizer with No 11 Sqn and is buried in Grevillers British Cemetery.

20-Apr

Maj

ROWDEN, CUTHBERT ROGER MC

He was serving as the officer commanding No 78 Sqn and was killed in a flying accident whilst flying Camel, C6717, which dived into the ground from a steep bank at low level and is buried in  Rottingdean (St Margaret) Churchyard.

10-May

Lt

ROWDON, ALFRED WILLIAM.

He was killed in action whilst flying Camel, B2463 of No 80 Sqn, which failed to return from an offensive patrol and is commemorated on the Arras Flying Services Memorial.

19-Aug

2 Lt

ROWE, MARCUS EARLD

He was killed whilst flying DH9, D491 of No 6 Training Depot Station, which entered an unintentional spin from 50 ft and failed to recover, bursting into flames on impact and is buried in Yatesbury (All Saints) Churchyard.

03-May

Lt

ROWE, ROBERT RONALD

He was killed in action whilst flying Camel, D6536 of No 73 Sqn, which was last seen in combat neat Ploegsteert and is commemorated on the Arras Flying Services Memorial.

20-May

2 Lt

ROWELL, THOMAS MC

He was killed whilst flying a BE2e of No 1 Training Depot Station, which caught fire on landing following an engine failure on take off and is buried in Northampton (Billing Road) Cemetery.

03-Nov

Chf Mech

ROWLEY, CHARLES THOMAS (213432)

He died in the General Military Hospital, Silver Street, Edmonton from pneumonia whilst serving as a Fitter (Aero Engine) with No 54 Training Depot Station and is buried in Bristol (Arnos Vale) Cemetery.

25-Nov

Pte 2

ROWNTREE, JOHN (124347)

He died in 4 General Hospital, Vannes from broncho-pneumonia whilst serving as a Labourer with No 12 Kite Balloon Section and is buried in Etaples Military Cemetery.

25-Aug

2 Lt

ROY, DAVID CHARLES

He was killed in action whilst flying DH4, F6209 of No 49 Sqn, which was last seen with the starboard tailplane crumpled up and is commemorated on the Arras Flying Services Memorial.

22-Jul

Lt

ROY, INDRA LAL DFC

He was killed in action whilst flying SE5A, B180 of No 40 Sqn, which was last seen falling in flames during a combat and is buried in Estevelles Communal Cemetery.

20-Apr

2 Lt

ROYDS, THOMAS ALINGTON

He was killed in an accident whilst flying RE8, A3634 of No 59 Sqn and is buried in Toutencourt Communal Cemetery.

17-Aug

Capt

ROYLE, LEOPOLD VICTOR ARNOLD MC

He was killed in a SE5A whilst serving as a flight commander with No 111 Sqn and is buried in Ramleh War Cemetery.

08-Nov

2 Lt

ROYLE, RAYNES LORD CHARLES

He was killed in action whilst flying a RE8  of No 7 Sqn and is buried in Kezelberg Military Cemetery.

05-Nov

Lt

ROYSTON, NORMAN

He died from pneumonia whilst serving with HMS Fearless and is buried in Dalmeny and Queensferry Cemetery.

12-Oct

Lt

RUCKER, ROBIN SINCLAIR

He died from injuries sustained the previous day whilst flying Snipe, E8036 of No 43 Sqn, which crashed during a practice flight and is buried in Villers Bretonneux Military Cemetery.

06-Nov

AM2

RUDDICK, SIDNEY LEACH (220729)

He died from influenza and pneumonia whilst serving with No 204 Sqn and is buried in Terlincthun British Cemetery, Wimille.

22-Jul

Lt

RUDGE, ARTHUR EDGAR

He was killed in aerial combat whilst flying Camel, D9624 of No 203 Sqn and is buried in Courrieres Communal Cemetery.

06-May

2 Lt

RUFFRIDGE, GEORGE ALBERT

He was killed whilst  in a Curtis JN-4 of No 80 Training Sqn in Canada (together with Cdt O'Leary), which spun into the ground and burst into flames and is buried in Orange (Rosedale) Cemetery.

09-May

Lt

RUMSBY, RICHARD WILLIAM MC

He died from wounds sustained whilst flying DH4, D8411 of No 57 Sqn and is buried in Huby-St Leu British Cemetery.

09-Dec

Capt

RUMSEY, REGINALD ENGLISH

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

04-Nov

Cpl

RUNCIMAN, WILLIAM WATSON (47208)

He died in the War Hospital, Dundee from broncho-pneumonia whilst serving as a Fitter (General) with No 32 Training Depot Station and is buried in Glasgow (Craigton) Cemetery.

16-May

Capt

RUSHTON, CECIL GEORGE

He was killed in action whilst flying in Handley Page O/100, 3132 of No 214 Sqn, which failed to return from a night bombing raid and is buried in  Larch Wood (Railway Cutting) Cemetery.

04-Nov

2 Lt

RUSHTON, WALLACE

He was killed whilst flying in DH4, F5719 of No 57 Sqn, which failed to return from a recce sortie and is buried in Cross Roads Cemetery, Fontaine-au-Bois.

03-Nov

Chf Mech

RUSHWORTH, ARTHUR (39147)

He died  at home in Howarth, Yorkshire from pneumonia whilst serving as a Carpenter with No 2 (Northern) Aeroplane Repair Depot and is buried in Keighley (Stanbury) Cemetery.

13-Nov

Cpl

RUSSELL, CHARLES IRVING (29470)

He died in Edmonton Military Hospital from influenza whilst serving as a Rigger (Aero) with the Depot Detachment (Halton Camp) and is buried in St Pancras Cemetery.

30-Aug

2 Lt

RUSSELL, CYRIL GEORGE

He was the observer to 2 Lt W A Warwick in DH9, D3215 of No 99 Sqn on a raid against Conflans rail junction and Doncourt Aerodrome.   On crossing the lines their formation was attacked by enemy fighters and Russell was hit in the head and killed.  Charmes Military Cemetery, Essegney.

15-Jun

Lt

RUSSELL, JAMES GORDON

He was killed in action whilst flying Camel, B7351 of No 28 Sqn, which crashed on take off and is buried in Montecchio Precalcino Communal Cemetery Extension.

28-Oct

2 Lt

RUSSELL, ROBERT FRANCIS

He was killed in action whilst flying Camel, E7222 of No 70 Sqn, which failed to return from a sortie and is buried in Tournai Communal Cemetery Allied Extension.

15-Dec

AM2

RUSSELL, THOMAS S (402364)

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

03-Apr

Lt

RUSSELL, WILLIAM

He was killed in a flying accident whilst serving at No 1 ASD and is buried in Huby-St Leu British Cemetery.

06-Oct

2 Lt

RUSSELL, WILLIAM HAVERY

He was killed whilst flying FE2b, A6564 of No 1 School of Navigation and Bomb Dropping, which failed to recover from a spin and is buried in South Shields (Harton) Cemetery.

10-Oct

Pte 2

RUTLAND, ALBERT JAMES (277728)

He died in 48 CCS from gun shot wounds sustained whilst serving as a Labourer with No 19 Kite Balloon Section and is buried in Roisel Communal Cemetery Extension.

02-Nov

2 Lt

RUTLEDGE, WILLIAM THOMAS

He died from influenza whilst serving with No 38 Sqn and is buried in Terlincthun British Cemetery, Wimille.

02-Nov

AM2

RUTLEY, HAROLD THEODORE (56945)

He was killed in action whilst serving as a Wireless Operator with No 12 Sqn and is buried in Poix-du-Nord Communal Cemetery Extension.

27-Sep

Pte 2

RUTTER, ABEL (131055)

He died, cause unknown, whilst serving as an Assistant Armourer at the Armament School and is buried in Willenhall Cemetery.

31-Oct

Clk 3

RUTTER, WILLIAM JOSEPH (283213)

He died from cardiac failure following influenza whilst serving with No 32 Training Depot Station and is buried in Bebington Cemetery.

29-Aug

Lt

RUXTON, WILFRED HAY

He was killed in a flying accident whilst flying Avro 504J, C5920 of No 22 Training Depot Station, which crashed on take off following an engine failure and is buried in Grangegorman Military Cemetery.

28-Aug

Flt Cdt

RYAN, HENRY HERBERT WADE (100539)

He was killed whilst flying RE8, E80 of No 5 Training Depot Station, which spun into the ground from a flat turn at 500 ft and burst into flames on impact, he is buried in Huntingdon (Priory Road) Cemetery.

13-Jul

Flt Cdt

RYAN, PHILLIP STEPHEN (360342)

He was killed whilst flying BE2e, C7105 of No 1 School of Navigation and Bomb Dropping, which stalled and dived into the ground, he is buried in Durrington Cemetery.

05-Nov

AM3

RYDER, FREDERIC GEORGE (191885)

A Rigger (Aero) he was killed whilst flying in DH9, C1239 of No 52 Training Depot Station, which dived into the ground from a flat turn and burst into flames on impact, he is buried in Penn Fields (St Philip) Churchyard.

19-Apr

AM3

RYDER, REGINALD ALFRED (58063)

He was a Wireless Operator with No 53 Sqn, attached to HQ, 162nd Bde. and died from wounds, being buried in Lijssenhoek Military Cemetery.

27-Nov

Cpl

RYLAND, ARTHUR CLEVE (29097)

He died in 42 Stationary Hospital from a accidental gun shot wound to the abdomen whilst serving as an Armourer with No 110 Sqn and is buried in Charmes Military Cemetery, Essegney.

09-Aug

Lt

RYLANDS, PETER WOLFERSTAN

He drowned whilst flying Camel, F2205 of No 29 Training Depot Station, which dived into the sea during a firing practice.  He is buried in Langton Matravers Church Cemetery.

05-Sep

2 Lt

RYMAL, WILLIAM ARTHUR

He was killed whilst flying DH9, C1333 of No 1 Fighting School, which spun into the ground from about 30 ft on take off and is buried in Toronto (Mount Pleasant) Cemetery.