Air of Authority - A History of RAF Organisation
In the list below some non-commissioned personnel are shown with two ranks, the first is generally that shown in the CWGC Register whilst the one in brackets is that shown on their records or what it should have become on 1 January 1919 when the RAF introduced a new rank/classification structure for non-commissioned personnel. Where only one rank is shown this appears on both the CWGC register and the service records.
01-Mar |
AC2 |
BLUMSON, HENRY JAMES (248216) |
He died in 4 Stationary Hospital, St Omer from broncho-pneumonia whilst serving as a Labourer with the Reinforcement Park and is buried in Longuenesse (St Omer) Souvenir Cemetery. |
01-Mar |
AM3 (AC2) |
BROWELL, JOHN LAIVER (101967) |
He died in 20 Canadian Hospital, Orpington, Kent from nephritis whilst serving as a Rigger (Aero) with the Depot Detachment, Halton Camp and is buried in Morpeth (SS. Mary and James) Churchyard. |
01-Mar |
Clk 2 (AC1) |
GIBBONS, HENRY FRANK LESLIE (75521) |
He died on the War Hospital, Edmonton, cause unknown, prior to which he had been serving as a Clerk (General) with No 103 Sqn and was cremated at Golders Green Crematorium. |
01-Mar |
Lt |
HANCOCK, JOHN MERVYN |
He was killed whilst flying Snipe, E6157 of No 30 Training Sqn (Northolt), which caught fire in the air. In protecting his face, he lost control and the aircraft entered a loop resulting in him being thrown out and is buried in Ruislip (St Martin) Churchyard Extension. |
01-Mar |
Clk 2 (AC1) |
HOWELL, STANLEY THOMAS JONES (235274) |
He died in Salisbury Road Hospital, Plymouth from influenza and pneumonia whilst serving as a Storeman at the Seaplane Base (Cattewater) and is buried in Plymouth (Efford) Cemetery. |
01-Mar |
Lt |
HURLEY, STANLEY GEORGE |
He had been transferred to the Unemployed List when he died at 'Cross Trees', Sutton Courtney from pneumonia and cardiac failure ans is buried in Richmond Cemetery, Surrey. Prior to discharge he had been a Technical Officer at No 3 Stores Depot. |
01-Mar |
Pte 2 (AC2) |
KNIGHT, PHILIP HENRY (146168) |
He was probably on demobilisation leave from the Clipstone Dispersal Centre when he died in Beverley, cause unknown, and is buried in Beverley (St Martin's) Cemetery. Prior to discharge he has served as a Batman with No 57 Training Depot Station. |
01-Mar |
Lt |
MARTIN, BRUCE |
He died in the Central Military Hospital in Dublin from influenza whilst serving with No 22 Training Depot Station and is buried in Selsey (St Peter) Church Cemetery. |
01-Mar |
Capt |
McCULLOCH, ROBERT CAMPBELL STEWART |
Assessed as unfit for RAF service in September 1918, he was transferred to No 13 Group Non-Effective Pool and died at home from influenza and lobar pneumonia, he is buried in Stirling (Mar Place) Cemetery. |
01-Mar |
Capt |
McNEANEY, JOHN HENRY DFC |
He died in Fulham Military Hospital from cerebro spinal fever whilst serving with No 4 Training Depot Station and is buried in Fulham Palace Road Cemetery. |
01-Mar |
Lt |
PERCIVAL, JOHN FREDERICK SPENCER |
He was wounded in August 1918 whilst serving with No 206 Sqn, returning to hospitals in England until he was demobilised in January 1919 but died at home in Southend-on-Sea from influenza and pneumonia and is buried in St Pancras Cemetery. |
01-Mar |
AC1 |
PERRY, ARTHUR (55939) |
He was on demobilisation leave when he died at home, 18 Sandford Road, Moseley, Birmingham from pneumonia and is buried in Birmingham (Brandwood End) Cemetery. Prior to being demobilised he had served as a Motor Cyclist with HQ, 7 Ballon Company. |
01-Mar |
Flt Cdt |
THOMAS, VICTOR GEORGE AUGUSTUS (110755) |
He died from injuries sustained playing football whilst serving with 3rd Cadet Wing and is buried in Alexandria (Hadra) War Memorial Cemetery. |
01-Mar |
Sgt |
THOMPSON, ARTHUR STANLEY (25127) |
He died, cause unknown, at home in Seaham Harbour whilst on leave from No 102 Sqn, with whom he was serving as a Blacksmith and is buried in Seaham Cemetery. |
01-Mar |
AC1 |
TREBESS, OSCAR (36365) |
He died in 4 Stationary Hospital, St Omer from broncho-pneumonia whilst serving as a Fabric Worker with No 1 Aircraft Depot and is buried in Longuenesse (St Omer) Souvenir Cemetery. |
02-Mar |
2 Lt |
BOWER, FREDERICK |
He had been admitted to the Cornelia Hospital, Poole on 22 January 1919, the day before he was demobilised and died from influenza and pneumonia, he is buried in Brighton and Preston Cemetery. |
02-Mar |
Maj |
CALLAWAY, FRANK LE MOIGNAN |
He was serving as a Staff Officer at HQ, Malta and died from influenza in Aldershot Military Hospital whilst on leave, he is buried in Aldershot Military Cemetery. |
02-Mar |
Sgt |
CLAYTON, SMITH (37142) |
He died in the King George V Hospital, Dublin from influenza and pneumonia whilst serving as a Rigger (Aero) with No 105 Sqn and is buried in Windhill Methodist Cemetery. |
02-Mar |
AM2 |
CURRAN, MICHAEL (291713) |
He died in 50 CCS from broncho-pneumonia whilst serving as a Labourer with No 23 Tent Detachment, ASU and is buried in Huy (La Sarte) Communal Cemetery. |
02-Mar |
2 Lt |
EDWARDS, WILLIAM DAVIES |
He was serving with No 61 Training Depot Station but died at home, 13 Plymouth Road, Sheffield from Typhoid and is buried in Sheffield (Burngreave) Cemetery. |
02-Mar |
Lt |
HILL, STAFFORD NORMAN |
He died in King George V Hospital, Dublin from influenza and pneumonia whilst serving with No 105 Sqn and is buried in Grangegorman Military Cemetery. |
02-Mar |
Sgt |
JACKSON, IVOR JOHN (13967) |
He died at home from pneumonia whilst serving as a Fitter (Aero Engine) with 'E' Section, RAF Depot, Blandford and is buried in Abergavenny New Cemetery. |
02-Mar |
AM1 (LAC) |
KEMP, WILLIAM ROBERT (111826) |
He died in No 17 Casualty Clearing Station from influenza and lobar pneumonia whilst serving as a Fitter (Aero Engine) with No 87 Sqn and is buried in Cologne Southern Cemetery. |
02-Mar |
LAC |
YOUNGS, ERNEST HERBERT HENRY (62028) |
He died in the station hospital at RAF Driffield from double pneumonia whilst serving as a Carpenter with No 21 Training Depot Station and is buried in Driffield Cemetery. |
03-Mar |
Sgt Maj 1 |
DEELEY, ARTHUR (58138) |
He died in France from influenza whilst serving as a Disciplinarian with No 99 Sqn and is buried in Valenciennes (St Roch) Communal Cemetery. |
03-Mar |
2 Lt |
DOWNE, CYRIL LESTER GORDON |
He was killed whilst flying Avro 504K, K1759 of No 5 Fighting School, which collided with another aircraft during a training flight and is buried in Cairo War Memorial Cemetery. |
03-Mar |
AC2 |
DRINKWATER, NEVILLE (45499) |
He was serving as a Coppersmith with No 149 Sqn and died in No 36 Casualty Clearing Station from influenza, he is buried in Cologne Southern Cemetery. |
03-Mar |
2 Lt |
HERON, WILLIAM FREDERICK |
He was killed whilst flying Avro 504K, K1759 of No 5 Fighting School, which collided with another aircraft during a training flight and is buried in Cairo War Memorial Cemetery. |
03-Mar |
Pte 2 |
JORDAN, CHARLES (269508) |
He had been discharged on 21 Dec 1918 as unfit due to poor blood circulation but his cause on death is currently unknown and he is buried in Hull Western Cemetery. Prior to discharge he had been a Labourer at Capel Airship Station. |
03-Mar |
2 Lt |
KELLOUGH, WILLIAM ROY |
He was killed whilst flying a Bristol F2B of No 88 Sqn and is buried in Charleroi Communal Cemetery. |
03-Mar |
Lt |
MARCHANT, CLARENCE HENRY |
He was killed accidentally while carrying out instruction in aerial fighting whilst flying Avro, D5505 of No 5 Fighting School and is buried in Cairo War Memorial Cemetery. |
03-Mar |
Maj |
PAYNE, STANLEY JAMES |
He died from double pneumonia whilst serving (as Commanding Officer?) with No 5 Aircraft Acceptance Park and is buried in Weston-super-Mare Cemetery. |
03-Mar |
Mem |
PHILLIPS, ETHEL ALICE (20691) |
A member of the WRAF she was serving with No 1 Stores Depot (Regents Park) and is buried in Highgate Cemetery. |
03-Mar |
AC2 |
WRAGG, ALFRED (67787) |
He died in 4 Stationary Hospital from broncho-pneumonia whilst serving as a Driver (Petrol) with No 11 Balloon Wing and is buried in Longuenesse (St Omer) Souvenir Cemetery. |
04-Mar |
AM2 (AC1) |
BENJAMIN, DAVID (24468) |
He died in the City of London Military Hospital from influenza and pneumonia whilst serving as a Blacksmith with No 166 Sqn and is buried in/or was cremated at Islington Cemetery and Crematorium. |
04-Mar |
Cpl |
JAMES, WILLIAM JOHN (61832) |
He died at the Military Camp, Hounslow whilst attached to Dispersal Area No 10A, prior to which he had been serving as a Photographer with No 19 Training Sqn and is buried in New Brentford Cemetery. |
04-Mar |
Flt Sgt |
JOHNSON, WILLIAM (2623) |
He was killed in an accident whilst serving as a Fitter (Aero Engine) at No 9 Aircraft Acceptance Park, Newcastle when he fell to the ground after being carried into the air by the mooring rope of a landing airship and is buried in Curdbridge (St Peter) Churchyard. |
04-Mar |
AC2 |
LEESON, CHARLES (188678) |
He died from influenza whilst serving as a Labourer with the Aero Service Unit and is buried in Charleroi Communal Cemetery. |
04-Mar |
LAC |
THOMPSON, JAMES EASTON (106375) |
He died in 21 CCS from broncho-pneumonia whilst serving as a Wireless Operator with No 5 Sqn and is buried in Cologne Southern Cemetery. |
04-Mar |
AM3 |
WATSON, JOHN (136247) |
He had been discharged from the RAF on 3 Sep 1918 whilst serving as a Tinsmith and Sheet Metal Worker with No 5 Aircraft Repair Depot but his cause of death is currently unknown and is buried in Glasgow (Sandymount) Cemetery. |
04-Mar |
AM2 (AC1) |
WILSON, JOHN HUDSON (210437) |
He died in the Military Hospital, Clipstone Camp from pneumonia whilst serving as a Fitter (Aero Engine) with No 8 Sqn and is buried in Eastwood Cemetery. |
05-Mar |
Flt Sgt |
COURTNADGE, WALTER HENRY WILFRED (1433) |
He died at home in Worplesdon whilst on the strength of 'C' Section, RAF Depot, Blandford, prior to which he been serving as a Rigger (Aero) with No 21 Training Sqn, Egypt and is buried in Worplesdon (St Mary) Churchyard. |
05-Mar |
AM2 |
HURT, HAROLD (75593) |
He died, cause unknown, after being discharged from the RAF and is buried Nottingham General Cemetery. He had served as a Driver with No 18 Reserve Lorry Park. |
05-Mar |
Pte 2 (AC2) |
KENNEDY, WILLIAM (118318) |
He died in the King George V Hospital, Dublin from influenza whilst serving as a Labourer with No 11 Stores Distribution Park and is buried in Manchester Southern Cemetery. |
05-Mar |
2 Lt |
MOORE, WALTER VANGE |
He had briefly served as a Camel pilot with No 3 Sqn but was attached to No 4 Sqn from No 2 Cadet Wing when he died in Shorncliffe Military Hospital from influenza and heart failure and is buried in Shorncliffe Military Cemetery. |
05-Mar |
AM2 (AC1) |
NALDER, WILLIAM ALFRED (55928) |
He died in 44 CCS from pneumonia whilst serving as a Driver (Petrol) with No 9 Balloon Section and is buried in Cologne Southern Cemetery. |
05-Mar |
Lt |
RICHARDSON, IAN DACRE |
He died from double pneumonia and syncope whilst serving at the Repatriation Camp (Blandford) and is buried in Brookwood Military Cemetery. |
05-Mar |
Capt |
RUSSELL, CYRIL ERNEST SHAFTESBURY |
He died in the 36 CCS from pneumonia following influenza whilst serving as a Flight Commander with No 149 Sqn and is buried in Cologne Southern Cemetery. |
06-Mar |
Capt |
ADAMS, ALLEN PERCY DFC |
He was killed in Mesopotamia (Iraq) whilst serving as a Flight Commander with No 47 Sqn and is shown as a battle casualty, he is buried in Tehran War Cemetery. |
06-Mar |
Lt |
BURNAY, PERCY SAMUEL |
He was killed whilst flying in DH4, A7940 of No 57 Sqn, which flew into trees in mist during a mail delivery flight and is buried in Theux Communal Cemetery. |
06-Mar |
AM1 (LAC) |
COE, VALENTINE HENRY (210450) |
He died in the Northern Convalescent Fever Hospital, Winchmore Hill from pulmonary tuberculosis, having been discharged on 7 Feb 1919, prior to which he had been serving as a Carpenter at RAF Manston and is buried in Acton Cemetery. |
06-Mar |
2 Lt |
EARLL, HARRY DSM |
He was serving as a Technical Officer at RAF Eastchurch and died from a cerebral haemorrhage and is buried in Eastchurch (All Saints) Churchyard. |
06-Mar |
Mem |
McNEILL, CATHERINE MARY (12117) |
A member of the WRAF she is buried in Guildford Cemetery. |
06-Mar |
AM1 (LAC) |
SMITH, WILLIAM (144565) |
He died from broncho-pneumonia whilst serving as an Upholsterer with No 9 Aircraft Park and is buried in Maubeuge (Sous-le-Bois) Cemetery. |
06-Mar |
Lt |
THORNTON, FREDERICK OSWELL DFC |
He was killed whilst flying DH4, A7940 of No 57 Sqn, which flew into trees in mist during a mail delivery flight and is buried in Theux Communal Cemetery. |
07-Mar |
Pte 2 (AC2) |
ARTHUR, HENRY (249024) |
He died at 14 Buxton Street, Newcastle from pneumonia whilst on the strength of Ripon Dispersal Centre, prior to which he had served as a Labourer with No 6 Balloon Sqn and is buried in Newcastle-upon-Tyne (All Saints) Cemetery. |
07-Mar |
Capt |
ATKINSON, RUPERT NORMAN GOULD MC, DFC and Bar |
He died of pneumonia following influenza whilst on leave from No 90 Sqn in Germany. He is buried in Great Berkhamstead (St Peter) Church Cemetery. |
07-Mar |
Cpl |
BOXER, GEORGE HARRY(214343) |
He was serving as a Storeman at No 2 Stores Depot and died in the Isolation Hospital at Chadwell Heath in Essex from pneumonia, he is buried in Ilford Cemetery. |
07-Mar |
AM3 (AC2) |
HAIGH, JAMES (96148) |
He died from influenza and broncho-pneumonia whilst serving as a Fitter (Aero Engine) with No 79 Sqn and is buried in Ste Marie Cemetery, Le Havre. |
07-Mar |
Flt Cdt (Hon 2 Lt) |
JONES, GWILYM SAUNDERS |
He died from influenza at home whilst on the strength of the Dispersal Centre, Chisledon and is buried in Aberdare Cemetery, Glamorganshire. |
07-Mar |
AM3 (AC2) |
PENNETT, GEORGE ERNEST (65014) |
He died in the King George V Hospital, Dublin from influenza whilst serving as a Wireless Operator with No 24 Training Depot Station and is buried in Bradford (Bowling) Cemetery. |
07-Mar |
AC2 |
SKILLICORN, THOMAS (167550) |
He died in 4th Northern General Hospital, Lincoln from injuries sustained in a propeller accident whilst serving as a Fitter (Aero Engine) with No 48 Training Depot Station and is buried in Eccles (Peel Green) Cemetery. |
07-Mar |
LAC |
SMITH, BERTRAM WILLIAM (4931) |
He died in 7 Stationary Hospital, Boulogne from broncho-pneumonia whilst serving as a Driver with HQ 2nd Wing and is buried in Terlincthun British Cemetery, Wimille. |
07-Mar |
LAC |
WATTS, PERCY HENRY (213665) |
He died in 20 CCS from influenza whilst serving as a Rigger (Aero) at the Reinforcement Park and is buried in Charleroi Communal Cemetery. |
08-Mar |
Pte 2 (AC2) |
BEAR, EDWARD MARSHALL (303885) |
He was serving as a Batman with the School of Photography and died in the Cambridge Hospital, Aldershot, as the result of an accident he is buried in Sudbury Cemetery. |
08-Mar |
Pte 2 (AC2) |
BURKE, THOMAS (302379) |
He died at home, cause unknown, whilst on demobilisation leave, prior to which her had been serving as a Cook with the Aircraft Park, Egypt and is buried in Heywood Cemetery, Lancashire. |
08-Mar |
AC2 |
GARRETT, BERTRAM CECIL (249058) |
He died in the National Hospital, Bloomsbury, London, cause unknown, whilst serving as a Labourer with No 28 Group at Houton Bay and is buried in Manor Park Cemetery. |
08-Mar |
AC2 |
MUNDAY, FREDERICK CHARLES (405949) |
He died in Fulham Military Hospital from influenza and pneumonia whilst on the strength of 'E' Section, RAF Depot, Blandford as a Rigger (Aero) and is buried in Hammersmith Old Cemetery. |
08-Mar |
Boy |
RANDALL, REGINALD ALBERT (327465) |
He died, cause unknown, whilst serving with the Boys Section, RAF Depot, Blandford and is buried in Blandford Cemetery. |
08-Mar |
Boy |
RENTON, JACK ASHLEY (326372) |
He died in Lincoln County Hospital from influenza and pneumonia whilst serving with the Boys' Wing, Cranwell and is buried in Sowerby (St Oswald) Churchyard. |
08-Mar |
Pte 2 (AC2) |
SANDERS, HARRY (138312) |
He died at home in Bucks Mill, Bucks Cross, Devon from influenza and pneumonia whilst on the strength of the Dispersal Centre, Forvant, prior to which he had been serving as a Batman with No 8 Cadet Wing and is buried in Bucks Mills Church Cemetery. |
08-Mar |
Pte 2 (AC2) |
STEWART, CYRIL (156927) |
He died, cause unknown, in Chester War Hospital whilst serving as a U/T Fitter (Aero Engine) with No 51 Training Depot Station and is buried in Edinburgh (Comely Bank) Cemetery. |
08-Mar |
AM1 (LAC) |
WAKEFIELD, CHARLES (403550) |
He died from pneumonia whilst serving as a Fitter (General) with No 193 Training Sqn and is buried in Sandbach (St Mary) Churchyard. |
08-Mar |
Pte 1 (LAC) |
YOUNGS, HAROLD WILLIAM (54048) MM |
He was killed as a result of his own negligence in a railway accident whilst serving as a Labourer with No 24 Sqn and is buried in Charleroi Communal Cemetery. |
09-Mar |
Boy |
BLAKE, BERTRAM JACK FRANCIS (159637) |
He died in the Cambridge Hospital in Aldershot from pneumonia whilst serving at No 1 (Southern) Aircraft Repair Depot and is buried in Hastings Cemetery, Sussex. |
09-Mar |
AM3 (AC2) |
BRUNNER, ARTUS (276895) |
He died, cause unknown, in Jarrow, presumably at home, whilst on the strength of the Dispersal Centre, Ripon prior to which he had been serving/training as a Fitter (Aero Engine) and is buried in Jarrow Cemetery. |
09-Mar |
Cpl |
GRAVES, WALTER LAWRENCE (205265) |
He was serving as a Rigger (Airship) with No 6 Balloon Base and died in 1st South African General Hospital, Abbeville from influenza and broncho-pneumonia, he is buried in Abbeville Communal Cemetery. Extension. |
09-Mar |
AM1 (LAC) |
MARSDEN, THOMAS (45905) |
He had been transferred to Class 'G' Reserve on 18 Feb 1919 having served as an Instrument Repairer with No 21 Sqn but died, case unknown, and is buried in Leeds (Lawns Wood) Cemetery. |
09-Mar |
AC1 |
SCHLAMP, STANLEY CHARLES (125000) |
He died, cause unknown, in the City of London hospital whilst serving as a Motor Cyclist with No 25 Sqn and is buried in Abney Park Cemetery. |
09-Mar |
AC1 |
SPENCE, HARRY (102071) |
He died in 4 Stationary Hospital, St Omer from broncho-pneumonia whilst serving as an Electrician with HQ, No 91 Wing and is buried in Longuenesse (St Omer) Souvenir Cemetery. |
09-Mar |
Clk 3 (AC2) |
WEST, FRANK (190296) |
He died in the Military Hospital, Shoeburyness, cause unknown, whilst serving as a with No 36 Training Depot Station and is buried in Shoeburyness (or South Shoebury) (St Andrew) Churchyard. |
09-Mar |
AC2 |
WESTMACOTT, WILLIAM ARTHUR (119299) |
He died from influenza and pneumonia whilst on demobilisation leave from the Dispersal Unit, Forvant, prior to which he had served as a Driver with HQ, 9th Brigade and is buried in Wootton Bassett Cemetery. |
10-Mar |
Flt Sgt |
AMOS, W G (314952) |
He died from pneumonia in hospital and is buried in Farnborough (Victoria Road) Cemetery. No trace of his records or muster Roll entry has so far been found and the service number quoted on CWGC does not appear to exist. |
10-Mar |
Sgt |
BENT, WILLIAM ERNEST (8970) |
He was serving as a Rigger (Aero) with No 25 Sqn and died in 5 CCS from broncho-pneumonia, he is buried in Maubeuge (Sous-le-Bois) Cemetery. |
10-Mar |
LAC |
BROOKES, ARTHUR (5487) |
He was serving as a Fitter (General) at the Engine Repair Shops and died, cause unknown, in No 46 Field Ambulance, he is buried in Halle Communal Cemetery. |
10-Mar |
Mem |
HUGHES, IDA STYLES (14780) |
She was a member of the WRAF and is buried in Oxford (Rose Hill) Cemetery. |
10-Mar |
AC2 |
INGLIS, THOMAS (148684) |
He died in Ayr County Hospital from spinal meningitis whilst serving as a Labourer with No 1 Fighting School and is buried in Carmichael Parish Churchyard. |
10-Mar |
Cpl |
JONES, JOHN (28023) |
He died in the Royal Hampshire County Hospital in Winchester from influenza and pneumonia whilst serving as a Wireless Operator with No 1 Wireless School and is buried in Llanfihangel-Y-Traethau (St Michael) Churchyard. |
11-Mar |
AC1 |
ALEXANDER, DONALD WILLIAM (62741) |
He was serving as a Motor Cyclist with No 98 Sqn and died in 4 Stationary Hospital from broncho-pneumonia, he is buried in Longuenesse (St Omer) Souvenir Cemetery. |
11-Mar |
AC2 |
BLACKWELL, GEORGE (298635) |
He died in Grove Military Hospital, Tooting Grove, cause unknown whilst serving as a Labourer with No 6 Stores Depot and is buried in Stockport Borough Cemetery. |
11-Mar |
AC2 |
CAREY, THOMAS JOSEPH (126155) |
He was discharged as unfit for service on 25 Jun 1918 whilst serving as a Rigger (Aero) with No 7 Aircraft Acceptance Park, dying from bronchitis and is buried in Woolwich Cemetery. |
11-Mar |
Flt Cdt |
LANGSDON, WALTER THOMAS |
He died from influenza in the 4th Northern General Hospital, Lincoln whilst serving with No 46 Training Depot Station and is buried in Kingsnorth (St Michael) Churchyard. |
11-Mar |
AM3 (AC2) |
MERCER, JOHN EDWARD WILLIAM (129961) |
Hw as serving as a Driver (Petrol) with the School of Technical Training (Halton Camp), but was found drowned at Stamford and is buried in Stamford Cemetery. |
12-Mar |
2 Lt |
ALLEN, CHARLES ARTHUR |
He was killed in a flying accident whilst flying in a Bristol F2B of No 48 Sqn and is buried in Cologne Southern Cemetery. |
12-Mar |
AC2 |
HALFORD, GEORGE FRANCIS (240897) |
He died in the 1st Scottish General Hospital, Aberdeen from influenza whilst serving as a Wireless Operator at Auldbar airship station (sub-station of Longside) and is buried in Aberdeen (Allenvale) Cemetery. |
12-Mar |
2 Lt |
KENNEDY, WILLIAM |
He was killed whilst flying in a Bristol F2B of No 48 Sqn and is buried in Cologne Southern Cemetery. |
12-Mar |
AM3 |
RICHARDSON, HARRY HARDWICK (122484) |
He had been discharged on 8 Aug 1918, reason unknown, whilst serving as a Clerk (Stores) with No 9 Aircraft Repair Depot and died, cause unknown, being buried in Ashford Burial Ground. |
13-Mar |
Sgt Maj 1 |
BRETT, THOMAS (3640) |
He died, cause unknown, having been discharged on 20 Fen 1919 as surplus to requirements and is buried in Thanington (St Nicholas) Churchyard. His last posting had been as a Technical Officer with No 32 Training Depot Station. |
13-Mar |
Mem |
DAVEY, VIOLET ELIZABETH (5122) |
She was a member of the WRAF serving with No 45 Training Sqn and is buried in North Elmham (St Mary) Churchyard. |
13-Mar |
Lt |
GALLANT, FRANCOIS JOSEPH |
He was serving with No 218 Sqn at Maubeuge and was drowned in an accident, he is buried in Maubeuge-Centre Cemetery. |
13-Mar |
Mem |
HOLLIDAY, ELIZABETH (864) |
She was a member of the WRAF serving with 73rd Wing and is buried in Reading Cemetery. |
13-Mar |
2 Lt |
MacDONALD, JOHN ALEXANDER |
He died in Shorncliffe Military Hospital from pneumonia whilst serving with No 3 Sqn and is buried in Ripley Cemetery, Ontario. |
13-Mar |
AM2 |
McCANN, JOHN JAMES (199968) |
He was discharged on 26 Aug 1918, probably during training, dying from an unknown cause and is buried in Sunderland (Ryhope Road) Cemetery. |
13-Mar |
Pte 2 (AC2) |
McMANUS, RODGER (138210) |
He died in 2nd Scottish General Hospital, cause unknown, whilst on the strength of the Dispersal Centre, Kinross, prior to which he had been serving as a Batman with No 32 Training Depot Station and is buried in Edinburgh (Comely Bank) Cemetery. |
13-Mar |
2 Lt |
PERCIVAL, ERNEST RUSSELL |
He died from broncho-pneumonia whilst awaiting his return to Canada with the Repatriation Sqn, No 2 Cadet Wing and is buried in Shorncliffe Military Cemetery. |
13-Mar |
Mem |
SHAW, MAY ELIZABETH (5009) |
She was a member of the WRAF and is buried in Nunhead (All Saints) Cemetery. |
13-Mar |
Lt |
TRATMAN, LESLIE WILLIAM DRAYCOTT |
He had been captured whilst serving with No 38 Sqn but was with No 200 (Night) Training Sqn when he died from influenza and pneumonia in the 4th Northern General Hospital, Lincoln. He is buried in Lewisham (Ladywell) Cemetery. |
14-Mar |
LAC |
CHEADLE, EDWARD (20250) |
He was serving as a Driver with No 53 Sqn and died in 32 Stationary Hospital from pneumonia having been admitted to hospital with tonsillitis in February, he is buried in Terlincthun British Cemetery, Wimille. |
14-Mar |
AC1 |
GROOME, EDWARD ALFRED (98369) |
He died from pneumonia whilst serving as a Driver at No 12 Reserve Lorry Park and is buried in Maubeuge (Sous-le-Bois) Cemetery. |
14-Mar |
Flt Sgt |
JOHNSON, THOMAS (5875) |
He died in the RN Hospital, Chatham from influenza and broncho-pneumonia whilst serving as a Rigger (Aero) at the Observer Training School, RAF Eastchurch and is buried in Deane (St Mary) Churchyard. |
14-Mar |
AC2 |
RAEBURN, GEORGE (280015) |
He died in 4 Stationary Hospital, St Omer from lobar pneumonia whilst serving as a Carpenter with No 1 Aircraft Depot Mechanical Transport Reserve Park and is buried in Longuenesse (St Omer) Souvenir Cemetery. |
14-Mar |
AM2 |
WILSON, ROBERT (294350) |
He died in the Military Hospital, Millbank from carcinoma of the tongue whilst serving as a Labourer with No 4 Aircraft Repair Depot and is buried in Brookwood Military Cemetery. |
15-Mar |
AM2 (AC1) |
ADAM, DAVID SMITH (86602) |
He was serving as an Armourer with No 25 Sqn and was accidentally drowned, he is buried in Marcinelle New Communal Cemetery. |
15-Mar |
AM3 (AC2) |
FOREHEAD, CHARLES RUSSELL (239101) |
He was serving as a Labourer with No 211 Sqn and died from influenza being buried in Marcinelle New Communal Cemetery. |
15-Mar |
Pte 2 (AC2) |
JONES, SIDNEY (185886) |
He had been serving as a Labourer wihth No 115 Sqn prior to being transferred to the Reserve on 30 Jan 1919, subsequently dying and being buried in Walkden (St Paul) Churchyard. |
15-Mar |
LAC |
TIPSON, HENRY GEORGE (86412) |
He died in 1st Eastern General Hospital, Cambridge from influenza wilst serving as a Storeman with the Stores Park (Ely) and is buried in Camberwell Old Cemetery. |
16-Mar |
Lt |
JACOB, JOHN VICTOR REED |
He died of cerebro-spinal meningitis in Wimereux, whilst serving with No 25 Sqn and is buried in Terlincthun British Cemetery, Wimille |
16-Mar |
AM2 |
KELLY, JOHN (121033) |
He died in 83 General Hospital, Boulogne from influenza whilst serving as a Labourer with the Aero Service Unit and is buried in Terlincthun British Cemetery, Wimille. |
16-Mar |
2 Lt |
RAW, WILFRED ADDISON |
He was killed whilst flying Avro 504, E9815 of No 78 Sqn, which stalled and dived into the ground, he is buried in Hornchurch (St Andrew) Churchyard. |
16-Mar |
AC2 |
TODD, J A (133479) |
He died, cause unknown, having been discharged on 23 Feb 1919 from the Dispersal Centre at Crystal Palace, prior to whilst he had been serving as a Painter at No 9 Aircraft Repair Depot and is buried in Camberwell Old Cemetery. |
16-Mar |
AM3 (AC2) |
WRIGHT, CHARLES WINDER (266150) |
He died in the 3rd Northern General Hospital, Sheffield from influenza and pneumonia whilst serving as a Fitter (General) with No 2 (Northern) Aircraft Repair Depot and is buried in Altrincham Bowdon and Hale (Altrincham) Cemetery. |
17-Mar |
AM3 (AC2) |
GILES, JOHN GEORGE (160893) |
He was as a Fitter (Aero Engine) serving at No 1 Aeroplane Supply Depot and died from influenza and broncho-pneumonia, he is buried in Terlincthun British Cemetery, Wimille. |
17-Mar |
Pte 2 (AC2) |
SIMMONS, WILLIAM (111985) |
He died at Sherlock Street Auxiliary Hospital, Liverpool from pneumonia whilst on the strength of 'E' Section. RAF Depot, Blandford, prior to which he had been serving as a Labourer with No 2 Aircraft Depot and is buried in Liverpool (Anfield) Cemetery. |
17-Mar |
Sgt |
VICARY, GEORGE ARTHUR (219897) |
He had been serving as a Propeller Maker in Malta but died in 2 General Hospital, Le Havre from influenza and broncho-pneumonia, possibly whilstreturning to the UK, and is buried in Ste Marie Cemetery, Le Havre. His records only show him as a Corporal but promotion details may not have reached the Record Office. |
18-Mar |
Pte 1 (LAC) |
LYNES, ALFRED (9886) |
He died in 4 Stationary Hospital, St Omer from broncho-pneumonia whilst serving as a Labourer at the Reinforcement Park and is buried in Longuenesse (St Omer) Souvenir Cemetery. |
18-Mar |
Pte 1 (LAC) |
WILLIAMS, RICHARD EMRYS (82050) |
He died in 57 CCS from influenza whilst serving as a Batman with No 99 Sqn and is buried in Valenciennes (St Roch) Communal Cemetery. |
19-Mar |
AM3 (AC2) |
CARTER, GEORGE (278363) |
He died in the Military Hospital, Curragh, cause unknown, whilst serving as a Rigger (Aero) with No 19 Training Sqn and is buried in Curragh Military Cemetery. |
19-Mar |
AM3 (AC2) |
GROVES, CECIL REGINALD (188141) |
He died, cause unknown, whilst serving as a Turner at RAF Yarmouth (No 4 Group) and is buried in Croydon (Queen's Road) Cemetery. |
19-Mar |
Pte 2 (AC2) |
LEE, JOHN (299380) |
He had been discharged from the Dispersal Centre, Blandford on 24 Feb 1919 but died in the County of Middlesex War Hospital, Napsbury from epilepsy and is buried in St Albans Cemetery. Prior to his discharge he had served as a Labourer with No 1 Aircraft Depot. |
19-Mar |
AC2 |
PLAICE, GEORGE (288560) |
He died in Paddington Military Hospital from chronic nephritis whilst serving as a Labourer with No. 5 Sub-Unit, and is buried in or was cremated at East Finchley Cemetery and St Marylebone Crematorium. |
19-Mar |
AM3 (AC2) |
WALSH, LESLIE (167366) |
He died, cause unknown, whilst serving as a Rigger (Aero) with No 32 Training Depot Station and is buried in Liverpool (Anfield) Cemetery. |
20-Mar |
AM3 (AC2) |
CAMPBELL, ALBERT EDWARD (284656) |
He was serving as a Rigger (Aero) with No 5 (Eastern) Aircraft Repair Depot and died in Bedford Military Hospital from pneumonia, and is buried in Belfast City Cemetery. |
20-Mar |
2 Lt |
SMITH, ALGERNON SYDNEY |
He was killed whilst flying DH4, F2653 of No 57 Sqn, which stalled and crashed as it attempted to land on its return from a mail delivery flight to Cologne and is buried in Houyet Churchyard. |
20-Mar |
AC2 |
WIGGER, HAROLD THOMAS (294613) |
He died in No 4 London General Hospital from pneumonia whilst serving as a Fitter (MT) with No 5 (Eastern) Aircraft Repair Depot and is buried in Camberwell Old Cemetery. |
21-Mar |
Pte 1 (LAC) |
EDWARDS, ROLAND (84824) |
He died in the Military Hospital, Sandwich from valvular disease of the heart, whilst serving as a Labourer with No 1 School of Aerial Gunnery and is buried in Moston (St Joseph's) Roman Catholic Cemetery. |
22-Mar |
AC1 |
ATKINSON, GEORGE FREDERICK |
He died at 6 Carleton Street, Skipton from lobar pneumonia whilst serving as a Labourer with No 1 School of Aerial Gunnery and is buried in Skipton (Waltonwrays) Cemetery. |
22-Mar |
Maj |
FISHER, HUBERT FRANK OBE |
He died in Eaton Square Hospital from pneumonia following influenza, having returned from duty as Chief Instructor with No 4 School of Aeronautics, Toronto and is buried of Barnwood (St Lawrence) Churchyard. |
22-Mar |
Pte 1 (LAC) |
FITT, EDGAR HENRY (54559) |
He was serving as a Batman with No 110 Sqn and died from influenza, he is buried in St Pol British Cemetery, St Pol-sur-Ternoise. |
22-Mar |
AC2 |
GRAYDON, CHARLES (286836) |
He died from myocarditis in 1st Scottish General Hospital, Aberdeen, possibly whilst serving as a Rigger (Aero) at RAF Longside, he is buried in Galloon (St Comgall) Church of Ireland Churchyard. |
22-Mar |
AM3 (AC2) |
MORRIS, WALTER HAROLD (92681) |
He died at home on demobilisation leave from the Dispersal Centre, Wimbledon and died, cause unknown, and is buried in Bandon Hill Cemetery. Prior to being dispersed he had served as a Wireless Operator in Egypt and Palestine. |
22-Mar |
Lt |
SINCLAIR, ROBERT BLACK |
He died from tuberculosis whilst serving as an Instructor with No 14 Training Depot Station and is buried in Hampstead Cemetery. |
23-Mar |
LAC |
HARRIS, ALBERT WILLIAM (403690) |
He died, cause unknown, in the UK on his return from Egypt the previous month where he had been serving as a Fitter (Aero Engine) with "X" Engine Repair Depot and is buried in Brookwood Military Cemetery. |
24-Mar |
Lt |
FENWICK, FREDERICK |
He was killed whilst flying in Bristol F2B, F4361, which collided with a balloon cable during a demonstration flight at the RAF Exhibition in Newcastle. He is buried in Newcastle-upon-Tyne (St Nicholas) Cemetery. |
24-Mar |
AM3 (AC2) |
STARLING, PERCY (114170) |
He died, cause unknown, after being discharged on 26 Feb 1919 from Halton Camp, prior to which he had served as a Fitter (General) with 66th Wing and is buried in Marston-on-Dove (St Mary) Churchyard. |
24-Mar |
AM2 |
UNDERWOOD, JOHN HENRY (225606) |
An Electrician attached to No 9 Aircraft Acceptance Park from No 1 Stores Depot, he was killed whilst flying in Bristol F2B, F4361, which collided with a balloon cable during a demonstration flight at the RAF Exhibition in Newcastle. He is buried in Manor Park Cemetery. |
25-Mar |
AC2 |
HEINRICH, HENRY JOSEPH (301045) |
He died in 4th London General Hospital, cause unknown whilst serving as a Hospital Orderly with No 52 Training Depot Station and is buried in Camberwell Old Cemetery. |
25-Mar |
AC1 |
MUIRHEAD, SAMUEL JAMES LOUIS (102610) |
He died No 12 Stationary Hospital, St Pol from influenza whilst serving as a Fabric Worker with No 16 Test Detachment and is buried in St Pol British Cemetery, St Pol-sur-Ternoise. |
26-Mar |
AC2 |
DAY, FRED (109301) |
He was serving as a Driver with No 18 Sqn and died in 62 CCS from influenza, he is buried in Cologne Southern Cemetery. |
26-Mar |
AM3 (AC2) |
DENSLEY, ERNEST (103853) |
He died in 2nd Southern General Hospital from bronchitis whilst serving as a Fitter (Aero Engine) with No 2 Aeroplane Supply Depot and is buried in Bristol (Avon View) Cemetery. |
26-Mar |
AC2 |
WELLINGTON, RICHARD ARKWRIGHT WELLESLEY (283712) |
He died, cause unknown, whilst on the strength of the Dispersal Centre, Duddingston, prior to which he had been serving as a Labourer at the School of Technical Training, Halton and is buried in Edinburgh (Comely Bank) Cemetery. |
26-Mar |
2 Lt |
WELLS, SYDNEY |
He died in 36 CCS from pneumonia whilst serving as an Observer with No 48 Sqn and is buried in Cologne Southern Cemetery. |
26-Mar |
Sgt |
WRIGHT, CHARLES WILLIAM (3551) |
He was killed whilst flying DH10, 8421 on a ferry flight from No 1 Aircraft Acceptance Park when it broke up in the air and is buried in Wells-next-the-Sea (St Nicholas) New Churchyard. |
27-Mar |
AM2 (AC1) |
ADAMS, AMOS (14286) |
He was serving as a Fitter (General) with No 114 Sqn and was killed in an aeroplane accident, he is commemorated on the Delhi Memorial (India Gate). |
27-Mar |
Cpl |
BLOXHAM, SYDNEY (20741) |
He died from pneumonia having been transferred to the Reserve on 14 Feb 1919, prior to which he had been serving as an Instrument Repairer with No 1 Aeroplane Supply Depot and is buried in Birmingham (Witton) Cemetery. |
27-Mar |
Boy |
GRACE, WALTER GEORGE (89587) |
He was serving with the Boys' Training Wing, Cranwell (U/T Fitter (Aero Engine)) and died in Lincoln Isolation Hospital from diphtheria, he is buried in Folkestone Old Cemetery. |
27-Mar |
Cpl |
HARVEY, STANLEY FRANK (3184) |
He died in 55 CCS from influenza whilst serving as a Fitter (MT) with No 59 Sqn and is buried in Marcinelle New Communal Cemetery. |
27-Mar |
2 Lt |
HUTCHINSON, H |
He was serving with No 149 Sqn but died in No 36 Casualty Clearing Station in France from pneumonia and is buried in Cologne Southern Cemetery. |
27-Mar |
Lt |
HUTTON, WILLIAM DOUGLAS CAMPBELL |
He died from injuries sustained whilst flying DH9A, F987 of No 110 Sqn, which crashed during a mail delivery flight to Cologne and is buried in Cologne Southern Cemetery. |
27-Mar |
AC2 |
KILBY, ALAN JEFFERY (157655) |
He died in Lincoln County Hospital from osteomyelitis of the femur whilst serving as a Rigger (Aero) with the Boys Training Wing (Cranwell) and is buried in Leicester (Belgrave) Cemetery. |
27-Mar |
Capt |
MINORS, RONALD TOWERS |
He was killed whilst flying DH9A, E9715 of No 18 Sqn, which crashed at Profondeville in a snow storm during a mail delivery flight, he is buries in Belgrade Cemetery. |
28-Mar |
Pte 2 (AC2) |
KYLE, THOMAS JAMES (294874) |
He died in Cottonera Military Hospital from cerebral spinal meningitis whilst serving as a Labourer with the APD at Spinola and is buried in Pieta Military Cemetery. |
28-Mar |
AC2 |
MORRIS, HAROLD ERNEST REGINALD (112256) |
He died from a brain injury sustained from falling off a chair whilst serving as a Clerk (General) with No 2 Communication Sqn and is buried in City of Paris Cemetery, Pantin. |
28-Mar |
LAC |
NORRIS, JAMES (115213) |
He died in 3rd General Hospital from a ruptured aortic aneurysm whilst serving as a Fitter (General) with No 2 Aircraft Depot and is buried in Abbeville Communal Cemetery Extension. |
29-Mar |
Boy |
ASHWORTH, RICHARD (326392) |
He was serving with the Boys' Training Wing, Cranwell and died in Lincoln County Hospital from cerebro spinal meningitis, he is buried in Lincoln (Newport) Cemetery. |
29-Mar |
2 Lt |
BELL, ARCHIBALD McCUTCHEON. |
He was on the establishment of the Dispersal Centre (Kinross) when he died at home from acute pneumonia and influenza, he is buried in Corstorphine Parish Churchyard. |
29-Mar |
Capt |
DELANEY, MICHAEL |
He was serving as an Admin Officer at HQ North East Area and died in the Military Hospital, Fulford from bilary colic, broncho pneumonia and cardia syncope, he is buried in Sheffield (St Michael's) Roman Catholic Cemetery. |
29-Mar |
Lt |
MacDONALD, JOSEPH JOHN |
Having been captured whilst served as a pilot with No 108 Sqn, he returned home to Canada but died in hospital, cause unknown and is buried in Sydney (Calvary) Roman Catholic Cemetery. |
29-Mar |
Sgt Maj 2 |
ROBERTS, HENRY JOHN (301590) |
He died at home, cause unknown, whilst serving with the Aeroplane Experimental Unit, Isle of Grain and is buried in East Sheen Cemetery. |
29-Mar |
Pte 2 (AC2) |
SIDEBOTTOM, HENRY (192333) |
He died in Nell Lane Military Hospital West Didsbury from chronic intestinal nephritis whilst serving as a Seaplane Wader with 70th Wing at Felixstowe and is buried in Manchester Southern Cemetery. |
29-Mar |
2 Lt |
SULLIVAN, FRANK HARRINGTON |
He was killed whilst flying O/400, D4407 of No 216 Sqn. At the time of his death he flying mail from Marquise, France, to the Army of Occupation in Cologne. He is buried in Terlincthun British Cemetery, Wimille. |
30-Mar |
AC1 |
TOPPING, ERNEST (247220) |
He was discharged to the Reserve on 3 Mar 1919 and died from influenza and pneumonia, being is buried in Atherton Cemetery. Prior to discharge he had served as a Fitter (MT) at Wormwood Scrubbs. |
30-Mar |
2 Lt |
WESTALL, ARTHUR |
He died from injuries sustained whilst flying O/400, D4407 of No 216 Sqn. At the time of his death he flying mail from Marquise, France, to the Army of Occupation in Cologne. He is buried in Terlincthun British Cemetery, Wimille. |
31-Mar |
AM3 (AC2) |
GILMOUR, JAMES (280742) |
He died, cause unknown, whilst serving as a Wireless Mechanic with No 1 (Training) Wireless School and is buried in Glasgow (Riddrie Park) Cemetery. |
31-Mar |
AM2 (AC1) |
HARRISON, ROBERT JOHN (403791) |
He died, cause unknown, whilst on demobilisation leave prior to which he had been serving as a Photographer with the School of Aerial Guunery (Egypt) and is buried in Nottingham Northern Cemetery. |
31-Mar |
AM1 (LAC) |
JOHNSON, JAMES EDWARD (243197) |
He was killed in action whilst serving as a Wireless Operator in North Russia, no further details, and is commemorated on the Archangel Allied Cemetery. |
31-Mar |
LAC |
LONG, EDWARD JOSEPH (403523) |
He died in 1st London General Hospital, Camberwell from influenza and broncho-pneumonia whilst on the strength of 'E' Section, RAF Depot as a Fitter (General) and is buried in Morden Cemetery. |
31-Mar |
AM2 (AC1) |
PRIESTLEY, NORMAN (192440) |
He died, cause unknown, whilst serving as a Fitter (MT) at the Wireless School and is buried in Haley Hill (All Souls) Church Cemetery. The CWGC records his rank as Corporal but he had only been reclassified AM2 on 1 Oct 1918. |
31-Mar |
AM2 |
STYRING, WILFRED (192424) |
He was serving as a Fitter (Aero Engine) with the Composite Park (Aegean Group) when he accidentally shot himself in the head whilst examining a revolver and is buried in East Mudros Military Cemetery. |
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