04-Apr

AC2

WADDELL, WILLIAM (253466)

He had been discharged on 22 Feb 1919, subsequently dying from an unknown cause and is buried in Arbroath Eastern Cemetery, prior to which he had been serving as a Hydrogen Worker with No 1 Balloon Training Depot.

15-Jul

Sgt

WAGHORN, PERCY JAMES (202161)

He was drowned whilst flying as a Rigger (Airship) in North Sea Airship No XI, which caught fire and fell into the sea, during a mine sweeper operation, he is commemorated on the Hollybrook Memorial, Southampton.

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.

15-Feb

LAC

WALKER, EDWARD BUCKLITSCH (39835)

He was on leave from the Dispersal Centre at the RAF Depot, (Halton Camp) when he died, cause unknown, prior to which he had served as a Rigger (Aero) with No 87 Sqn and is buried Glasgow Western Necropolis

20-Feb

Sgt

WALKER, HERBERT (208018)

He died in 20 CCS from broncho-pneumonia whilst serving as a Fitter (Aero Engine) with No 108 Sqn and is buried in Charleroi Communal Cemetery.

03-Jun

Lt Col

WALKER, HOWARD NAPIER OBE, MC

He died in the RAF Central Hospital in Finchley from the effects of wounds he had suffered in 1914 and is buried in Plymouth (Efford) Cemetery.  Prior to being admitted to hospital he was serving as a Staff Officer 1st Class with the Directorate of Training at the Air Ministry.

02-Jan

AM3

WALLER, NELSON BADEN (162050)

He died in the Military Hospital, Norwich from broncho-pneumonia whilst serving as a Rigger (Aero) with No 166 Sqn at RAF Bircham Newton and is buried in Ware Old Cemetery.

13-Feb

2 Lt

WALLIS, FRANK

He died from pneumonia whilst serving as a pilot with No 18 Sqn and is buried in Mons (Bergen) Communal Cemetery.

24-Feb

AC2

WALLS, THOMAS (283856)

He died from influenza whilst serving as a rigger (Aero) with No 99 Sqn and is buried in Valenciennes (St Roch) Communal Cemetery.

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.

03-Jan

Cpl

WAPLES, JOHN WILLIAM (12769)

He died from influenza whilst serving with No 74 Sqn and is buried in Kortrijk (St Jan) Communal Cemetery.

22-Apr

Cpl

WARD, EDGAR GEORGE (7375)

A Fitter (General), he was killed when Handley Page 0/400, F3758 of No 2 School of Navigation and Bomb Dropping crashed into the roof of a building, as it was taking off at night from Andover.  He is buried in Leeds (Armley) Cemetery.

02-Jan

2 Lt

WARD, LEWIS JOHN BEER

He died from wounds sustained on 6 Nov 1918 whilst flying in DH4, D8384 of No 55 Sqn, which failed to return from a bombing raid and is buried in Sarralbe Military Cemetery.

31-Jan

AM2

WARDELL, ALBERT EDWARD WILSON (120601)

He was serving as a Labourer at No 2 Aircraft Supply Depot (2 Issues Section) and was killed in an accident whilst flying in DH4, D7940, he is buried in Doullens Communal Cemetery. Extension No 2.

12-May

Capt

WARMAN, CLIVE WILSON DSO, MC

He was killed whilst flying Avro 504, F8736 of No 81 Sqn, which crashed, reason not apparent and is buried in Brookwood Military Cemetery.

15-Jul

Capt

WARNEFORD, WALTER KEMEYS FRANCIS

He was drowned whilst flying in North Sea Airship No XI, which caught fire and fell into the sea, during a mine sweeper operation, he is commemorated on the Hollybrook Memorial, Southampton.

13-Jan

2 Lt

WARRILOW, REGINALD ARTHUR BAKEWELL

He was killed whilst flying Camel, D1815 of No 29 Training Depot Station, which spun into the ground after stalling at the top of a roll and is buried in Chippenham (or Langley Burrell) (St Paul) Churchyard.

18-Feb

Lt

WATERHOUSE, JOSEPH

He was serving with No 37 Training Depot Station, when died of pneumonia. He is buried in Wandsworth (Putney Vale) Cemetery. and Crematorium.

31-Jan

2 Lt

WATERS, ANDREW JOHN

He was killed whilst flying DH9, E8877 of No 206 Sqn which caught fire in the air near Cologne and is buried in Cologne Southern Cemetery.

06-Feb

AM1 (LAC)

WATSON, ERNEST LEONARD (404007)

He died in Cairo, cause unknown, whilst serving as Rigger (Aero) in Egypt and is buried in Alexandria (Hadra) War Memorial 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.

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.

26-Apr

Pte 1 (LAC)

WAY, ALFRED SYDNEY (90633)

Having been discharged from Crystal Palace on 1 Apr 1919, he died in the South African Hospital, Richmond Park from septic pneumonia and is buried in Richmond Cemetery, Surrey.  Prior to discharge he had been serving as a Cook with No 46 Training Depot Station.

06-May

Lt

WEAVER, HERBERT JOHN

He was killed in an accident whilst flying Bristol F2B, D or E2721 of No 8 Sqn and is buried in Terlincthun British Cemetery, Wimille.

19-Aug

LAC

WEBB, BERNARD PERCY NORLEY (46533)

He died in the General Hospital, Alexandria from lobar pneumonia whilst serving as a Fitter (Aero Engine) with No 'X' Sqn, Aboukir and is buried in Alexandria (Hadra) War Memorial Cemetery.

24-Jan

Lt

WEBSTER, ALEXANDER

He was killed whilst flying Camel, 'Z'  of No 70 Sqn, which collided with F4001 of the same unit over the airfield at Cologne, he is buried in Cologne Southern Cemetery.

21-Feb

AC1

WEBSTER, ALFRED ERNEST (29590)

He died from pneumonia whilst serving as a Painter with No 1 Aircraft Depot and is buried in Huy (La Sarte) Communal Cemetery.

22-Aug

AM2 (AC1)

WEEKS, WILLIAM CECIL (404283)

A Driver (MT), he died from malaria whilst serving with No 114 Sqn and is commemorated on the Delhi Memorial (India Gate).

18-Feb

AM1

WELCH, HARRY (249240)

A Fitter (General), he was killed whilst flying DH9, F1179 of the Observers School of Reconnaissance and Aerial Photography, which dived into the ground from a turn at 400 ft and burst into flames and is buried in Smethwick (Uplands) 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.

10-Dec

Pte 2

WELLS, CHARLES RICHARD (291441)

He had been discharged on 4 Mar 1919, his cause of death being currently unknown but he is buried in Otley (Newall-with-Clifton and Lindley) Cemetery.  Prior to discharge, he had been serving as a Clerk (Stores) with No 10 Stores Distribution Park.

09-Apr

AC1

WELLS, SIDNEY (89828)

He died in the Clevedon Section, 2nd Southern General Hospital, Bristol from valvular disease of the heart whilst serving as a Fitter (Aero Engine) with 3rd (Western) Aircraft Repair Depot and is buried in Wolverton (New Bradwell) 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.

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.

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.

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-Jun

Cpl

WHARTON, THOMAS STANLEY (217552)

He died from burns to his hands and legs sustained whilst serving as a Labourer with No 207 Sqn and is buried in Cologne Southern Cemetery.

29-Jan

Mem

WHATFORD, E J

She was serving in the WRAF at 1st Motor Repair Depot (Hurst Park) when she died, cause unknown and is buried in Esher (East Molesley) Cemetery.

15-Feb

AC2

WHILTON, ERNEST ROBERT (142412)

He died in No 36 CCS from pneumonia whilst serving as a Fitter (Aero Engine) with No 79 Sqn and is buried in Cologne Southern Cemetery.

10-Jul

AC1

WHITE, ERNEST FREDERICK GEORGE (62145)

He died in the Station Hospital, Risalpur whilst serving as a Rigger (Aero) with No 20 Sqn and is commemorated on the Karachi 1914-1918 War Memorial.  He had previously served as an Instrument Repairer.

29-Jul

Maj

WHITE, EVELYN NEVILLE LEWIS

He was serving as an Equipment Officer with the Controller-General of Civil Aviation at the Air Ministry but died at home from pulmonary peritoneal tuberculosis and is buried in Forrabury (St Symphorian) Churchyard.

24-Jan

2 Lt

WHITE, THOMAS HUBERT MC

He was killed whilst flying Dolphin, 3594 of No 46 Training Depot Station, which spun into the ground from 200 ft following an engine failure on take off and is buried in Abney Park Cemetery.

23-Sep

Flt Sgt

WHITEHOUSE, CHARLES (148275)

He died in the Queen Alexandra Military Hospital, Millbank from septicaemia whilst serving as a Instructor (Bombing) with the Group Concentration Camp, Uxbridge and is buried in Deptford (Brockley) Cemetery.

28-Feb

2 Lt

WHITELAW, FREDERICK JOHN

He died in 13 Canadian Hospital, Hastings  from influenza and pneumonia whilst serving with No 2 Cadet Wing, prior to which he had served with No 148 Sqn and is buried in Hastings Cemetery, Sussex.

14-Feb

Pte

WHITELAW, WILLIAM (279012)

He was training to be a Driver (Petrol) with No 19 Wing when he died from pneumonia at home whilst on leave and is buried in Bothwell (Bellshill) Cemetery.

24-Feb

Pte 2 (AC2)

WHITESIDE, ALEXANDER (277698)

He died in 44 CCS from influenza and pneumonia whilst serving as a Labourer with No 2 AAC (sic) and is buried in Cologne Southern Cemetery.

22-Apr

Lt

WHITESIDE, ARTHUR BARLOW

He was killed in a flying accident when Handley Page 0/400 F3758 of No 2 School of Navigation and Bomb Dropping crashed into the roof of a building taking off at night from Andover.  He is buried in Penton Mewsey (Holy Trinity) Churchyard.

08-Feb

Sgt

WHITTHREAD, EDWARD BETTONEY (314862)

He died in a RN Hospital, whilst serving as a Disciplinarian possibly at RAF East Fortune and is buried in Athelstaneford Parish 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.

16-Jan

Clk2

WIGGINS, LEONARD (240483)

He was serving as a Clerk at RAF Redcar and died from pneumonia in Red Barns Hospital, Redcar, he is buried in Prestwich (St Mary) Churchyard.

30-Apr

Capt

WIGRAM, ARTHUR DUNBAR

He had relinquished his commission on 15 Apr 1919 due to his ill health dying in Wokingham Sanatorium from Psychosis and is buried in Wokingham (St Sebastian) Churchyard.  Prior to being taken ill he had served as an Admin Officer at the Air Ministry.

13-Feb

AM3

WILDEN, GEORGE (81092)

He had been a Labourer with No 81 Sqn before being transferred to The Labour Corps.  His cause of death is not yet known but he was buried in Clophill (St Mary) Old Churchyard.

15-Feb

Cpl

WILKINS, ALBERT B. (403785)

He died in the War Hospital, Southampton from pneumonia, having served as a Turner at 'X' Engine Repair Depot in the Middle East and is buried in Southampton (Hollybrook) Cemetery.

11-Oct

Sgt

WILKINS, AUGUSTINE  THOMAS HERBERT (223736)

He had been discharged on 13 Feb 1919 and the cause of his death is currently unknown but he is buried in Hove Old Cemetery.  Prior to discharge he served as an Armourer with No 10 Sqn. 

23-Oct

AC2

WILKINSON, WILLIAM ALFRED (196663)

He died in Halton General Hospital from an intestinal obstruction whilst serving or training as a Fitter (Aero Engine) at the School of Technical Training, Halton and is buried in Camberwell Old Cemetery.

26-Sep

AC2

WILLCOX, FREDERIC RICHARD (268384)

He died in the Military Hospital, Edinburgh from appendicitis and peritonitis whilst serving as a Fitter (Aero Engine) with the North Russian Expeditionary Force and is buried in Edinburgh (Comely Bank) Cemetery.

28-Dec

Sgt

WILLIAMS, FRANK (192188)

He had been discharged on 18 Feb 1919, his cause of death being currently unknown but he is buried in Bristol (Canford) Cemetery.  Prior to discharge, he had been serving as a Disciplinarian with No 2 Aircraft Acceptance Park.

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.

01-Jan

Lt

WILLIAMS, TREVOR LEWIS

He was killed in a flying accident whilst serving with No 72 Sqn when the wings of his aircraft (SPAD, SE5A or Camel) broke away in the air and is buried in Baghdad (North Gate) War Cemetery.

23-Jul

Cpl

WILLIAMS, WILLIAM (165358)

He died, cause unknown, whilst serving as a Disciplinarian with the Airship Training Wing, Cranwell and is buried in Cranwell (St Andrew) Churchyard.

25-Feb

AC1

WILLIAMSON, HENRY (75785)

He died in 4 Stationary Hospital from broncho-pneumonia whilst serving as a Labourer with No 23 Balloon Section and is buried in Longuenesse (St Omer) Souvenir Cemetery.

04-Jan

2 Lt

WILLIS, GEORGE WHITE

He was killed in a flying accident, whilst serving with the 1st Aircraft Supply Depot, Reception Park in France and is buried in Terlincthun British Cemetery, Wimille.

04-Dec

2 Lt

WILLOUGHBY, WILLIAM VERNON

He had been under training at No 6 School of Aeronautics but had been returned to his Army unit on 25 Dec 1918, his cause of death being currently unknown but he is buried in Nelson Memorial Park.

17-Dec

AM2

WILLSMAN, HENRY WILLIAM (238181)

He had been discharged on 24 Apr 1919 as unfit for further service, his cause of death being currently unknown but he is buried in Woking (St John The Baptist) Churchyard Extension.  Prior to discharge, he had been serving as a Carpenter at the Isle of Grain.

12-Apr

Clk 3 (AC2)

WILSON, CHARLES WILLIAM (164068)

He died, cause unknown, whilst serving as a Clerk (General) with the Recruiting Wing, Reserve Depot (Halton) and is buried in Cambridge (Mill Road) Cemetery.

24-Jan

AM2

WILSON, HORACE JAMES (162818)

He died in No 27 General Hospital, Cairo from smallpox whilst serving as a Turner with "X" Engine Repair Depot and is buried in Cairo War Memorial 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.

14-Mar

AM2

WILSON, ROBERT (294350)

He died in the Military Hospital, Millbank from carcenoma of the tongue whilst serving as a Labourer with No 4 Aircraft Repair Depot and is buried in Brookwood Military Cemetery.

25-Jan

Flt Sgt

WILSON, WILLIAM (87743)

He died from heart failure whilst serving as a Discipline NCO with No 6 Tent Detachment (?) and is buried in Maubeuge-Centre Cemetery.

08-Jun

Lt

WILSON, WILLIAM NICHOL

He was killed whilst flying DH9A, E9898 of No 110 Sqn, which was involved in a flying accident, he is buried in Belgrade Cemetery.

19-Feb

Pte 2 (AC2)

WILTON, HARRY [HENRY] (144015)

He died, cause unknown, whilst serving as a Labourer with 'P' Section, RAF Depot and is buried in St Helens Cemetery.

27-Jun

Sgt

WITHERS, ERNEST WILLIAM (4890)

He died in the Station Hospital, Risalpur from heatstroke whilst serving as a Fitter (Aero Engine) with No 20 Sqn and is commemorated on the Karachi 1914-1918 War Memorial.

02-Jan

AM2

WITTON, D S (283817)

He died from influenza and pneumonia whilst serving at No 3 Stores Depot and is buried in Oxford (Botley) Cemetery.

18-Feb

Sgt

WOOD, ALFRED REGINALD MSM

He died from septic pneumonia whilst on the strength of Dispersal Area 10A, prior to which he had served as a Clerk (General) with the Details Pay Section and is buried in Lewisham (Ladywell) Cemetery.

26-Sep

AM2 (AC1)

WOOD, EDWARD GIBB (151083)

He had been serving as a Wireless Operator in Canada but was discharged in 15 Jan 1919 as surplus to RAF requirements.  His cause of death is currently unknown but he is buried in Vancouver (Mountain View) Cemetery.

09-Jan

2 Lt

WOOD, J

He was serving with No 100 Sqn and was killed in a flying accident in a captured Gotha, he is buried in Cologne Southern Cemetery.

26-Feb

LAC

WOODLAND, PERCY HERBERT (5114)

He died in 51 CCS from broncho-pneumonia whilst serving as a Driver with HQ No 1 Wing and is buried in Tournai Communal Cemetery. Allied Extension.

06-Feb

LAC

WOODS, JOHN WILLIAM ERNEST (125062)

He died, cause unknown, in 5th Northern General Hospital, Leicester (presumably on leave) whilst serving as a Fabric Worker with No 2 Aeroplane Supply Depot (France) and is buried in Melton Mowbrey (Thorpe Road) Cemetery.

29-Jul

AC1

WOODWARD, FRANK WEBSTER (401176)

He died, cause unknown, whilst serving as a Rigger (Aero) with HQ, No 2 Group and is buried in Epsom Cemetery.

26-Feb

AC1

WOODWARD, WALTER (61214)

He died, cause unknown, whilst serving as a Batman with No 35 Sqn and is buried in Calne (Curzon Street) Cemetery.

09-Feb

Cpl

WOOLGAR, LEONARD DAVID (213872)

He died in 3 Canadian Stationary Hospital, St Omer from broncho-pneumonia whilst serving as a Hydrogen Worker with No 5 Port Detachment and is buried in Longuenesse (St Omer) Souvenir Cemetery.

18-Jan

2 Lt

WOOLHOUSE, LESLIE GEORGE

He was killed whilst flying Camel, F4010 of No. 2 Fighting School, which spun into the ground whilst the pilot was making a turn on the approach to Marske.  He is buried in Fulham Palace Road Cemetery.

26-Jun

AC1

WOOLLAND, RICHARD JOHN (139546)

He was serving as a Tailor at the Equipment and Personnel Depot, Blandford, when he committed suicide by hanging himself and is buried Ford Park Cemetery (Formerly Plymouth Old Cemetery (Pennycomequick).

16-Dec

AC2

WOOTTON, ALBERT CUPIT (340365)

He died, cause unknown, whilst serving as a Clerk (General) at No 2 RAF Depot, Uxbridge and is buried in with Lincoln (St Swithin's) 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.

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.

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.

24-May

Lt

WRIGHT, CYRIL VICTOR CLARENCE

He died from injuries sustained in an aircraft crash near Aldeburgh, whilst flying DH6, C7829 of No. 1 Marine Observers' School, which collied with C6861 of the same unit and is buried in Aldeburgh (SS. Peter and Paul) Churchyard

17-Jul

Capt

WRIGHT, JAMES TURSTEN

An Admin Officer at Barrow, he died from injuries sustained in a motor cycle accident on 25 May and is buried in Barrow-in-Furness Cemetery.

01-Jan

Pte 2

WRIGHT, ROWLAND ARTHUR (300577)

He died in the RN Hospital Mudros from acute pneumonia whilst serving as a Hospital Orderly with No 63 Wing (East Mudros) and is buried in East Mudros Military Cemetery.

26-May

Lt

WYATT, WILLIAM

He died from injuries sustained whilst flying DH6, C6861 of No 1 Marine Observers' School, which collided with DH6, C7829 and is buried in Aldeburgh (SS. Peter and Paul) Churchyard.

10-Feb

2 Lt

YOKUM, CHESTER FRANK

He was killed in an accident whilst flying a Dolphin of No 23 Sqn and is buried in Charleroi Communal Cemetery.

13-Jan

Lt

YORKE, FREDERICK

He was killed near Sunderland whilst flying Pup, B1805 of No 36 Sqn, which collided with another aircraft and is buried in Sunderland (Bishopwearmouth) Cemetery.

27-Sep

AC2

YOUNG, CECIL KENSITT (332531)

He died, cause unknown whilst training or serving as a Storeman with "O" Section, Halton and is buried in Halton (St Michael) Churchyard.

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.

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.