Air of Authority - A History of RAF Organisation
Casualties - January - May 1920
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 the airman died after 1 Jan 1919 and was still serving, rank shown is that shown on their service records regardless of what is shown on the CWGC register.
01-Jan |
Lt |
BRAMWELL, EDWARD HARGREAVES |
An Equipment Officer he appears to have spent much time in and out of hospital from March 1919 until he died from tonsillitis and is buried in Hampton Cemetery. |
01-Jan |
Fg Off |
PIPE, JAMES |
He was killed whilst flying Bristol F2B, E2538 of No 31 Sqn, which crashed after stalling in a climbing turn during a test flight and is commemorated on the Karachi 1914-1918 War Memorial. |
01-Jan |
Cpl |
SHARPLIN, FREDERICK ALFRED (288749) |
He had been discharged on 16 Nov 1918 as unfit for further service whilst serving as a ? with Reserve Depot. His cause of death is unknown but he is buried in Camberwell Old Cemetery. |
02-Jan |
AC1 |
COOPER, CHARLES (85014) |
He had been transferred on 7 Feb 1919 to 'G' Class Reserve prior to which he had been serving as a Aircrafthand with No 1( Observers) School of Aerial Gunnery. His cause of death is unknown but he is buried in Nantwich (All Saints) Church Cemetery. |
03-Jan |
LAC |
WOOD, GEORGE (103186) |
He had been transferred on 11 Sep 1919 to 'G' Class Reserve having served as a Rigger (Aero) with No 7 Sqn. His cause of death is unknown but he is buried in Edinburgh (North Merchiston) Cemetery. |
04-Jan |
AC2 |
FLYNN, JOHN ANDREW (268595) |
He died in the King George V Military Hospital, Dublin from cellulites whilst serving as a Rigger (Aero) with No 6 Stores Depot and is buried in Grangegorman Military Cemetery. |
04-Jan |
2 Lt |
KELLY, ROY HAMILTON |
He had been discharged on 28 Sep 1919 after relinquishing his commission whilst under training with No 2 Cadet Wing. His cause of death is unknown but he is buried in Saskatoon (Woodlawn) Cemetery. |
05-Jan |
AC2 |
GETTY, DAVID (304188) |
A Motor Cyclist with the MT Section, RAF Rhine, he was killed in a collision with two tram cars and is buried in Cologne Southern Cemetery. |
07-Jan |
Lt |
PALMER, ALEC JOHN |
A Kite Balloon Officer at No 17 Balloon Base, he died in the Northfield Hospital, Birmingham from an abscess on his back and is buried in Hadzor Churchyard. |
08-Jan |
Sgt |
BLAKEMAN, WILLIAM VICTOR (39593) |
He had been transferred on 9 Feb 1919 to 'G' Class Reserve prior to which he had been serving as a Fitter (General) with No 2 Aircraft Depot. His cause of death is unknown but he is buried in Stone Cemetery, Staffordshire.. |
08-Jan |
AC2 |
HUGGETT, HERBERT HENRY (115613) |
He had been transferred on 4 Mar 1919 to 'G' Class Reserve whilst serving as a Telephone Operator with RAF Depot, Uxbridge. His cause of death is unknown but he is buried in Plumstead Cemetery. |
10-Jan |
Lt |
WOOD, CHARLES CAMPBELL |
Whilst serving at No. 1 Technical Wireless School, he was injured whilst rescuing a woman from drowning and died of his injuries in Finchley Hospital. He is buried in East Finchley Cemetery and St Marylebone Crematorium |
14-Jan |
LAC |
DONALD, JACK GARDNER (65564) |
He died, cause unknown, whilst he was on leave from No 2 Base Mechanical Transport Repair Depot, where he was serving as a Driver (Petrol) and is buried in Rushton (All Saints) Churchyard. |
14-Jan |
Boy |
KING, WILFRID GEORGE (330686) |
He died, cause unknown, in the Military Hospital, Parkhurst whilst serving with the School of Technical Training, Halton and is buried in Freshwater (All Saints) Churchyard. |
14-Jan |
Capt |
WOODHEAD, HARRY TORDOFF |
He had been discharged on 19 Mar 1919 after relinquishing his commission whilst serving as an Admin Officer with North-East Area. His cause of death is unknown but he is buried in Low Moor (Holy Trinity) Churchyard. |
16-Jan |
Capt |
BENNETT, WILLIAM HARRIS |
He had been discharged on 10 Dec 1918 after relinquishing his commission on ceasing to be employed whilst serving as a Medical Officer with the RAF in the Field. His cause of death is unknown but he is buried in Heliopolis (Aden) Memorial. |
16-Jan |
Cpl |
EVANS, THOMAS JOHN (313086) |
He died, cause unknown whilst serving as a Motor Boat Coxswain with Isle of Grain and is buried in Islington Cemetery and Crematorium. |
16-Jan |
Pte 1 (AC1) |
HALE, ALFRED GEORGE (63888) |
He had been discharged on 12 Apr 1919 as unfit for further service whilst serving as a Fabric Worker with 'E' Section, RAF Depot. His cause of death is unknown but he is buried in Bath (Locksbrook) Cemetery. |
17-Jan |
Fg Off |
CARTER, GERALD MARK |
He died from a gun shot wound, possibly whilst serving in Ireland and is buried in North Stoneham (St Nicholas) Churchyard. |
18-Jan |
Pte 2 (AC2) |
DOLAN, CHRISTOPHER (309061) |
He died in New End Military Hospital, Hampstead from an internal haemorrhage, prior to which he had served as a Labourer with Southern Aero Group, RAF Rhine and is buried in Grangegorman Memorial. |
20-Jan |
AC2 |
HALES, WALTER (265465) |
He had been transferred on 25 Feb 1919 to 'G' Class Reserve whilst serving as a Driver (Petrol) with No 105 Sqn. His cause of death is unknown but he is buried in Warton (St Oswald) Churchyard. |
21-Jan |
AC1 |
CARRO, WALTER JOHN (224622) |
He was serving as a Carpenter with HQ No 47 "A" Sqn and died from typhus, he is commemorated on the Doiran Memorial. |
22-Jan |
AM1 (LAC) |
CHAMBERS, RALPH JAMES (15787) |
He had been transferred on 8 Mar 1919 to 'G' Class Reserve whilst serving as a Kite Balloon Telephonist with the Balloon Training Wing. His cause of death is unknown but he is buried in Cardiff (Cathays Cemetery. |
23-Jan |
AC1 |
BRUNDRED, WILLIAM (329969) |
He died in a Military Hospital, cause unknown, whilst serving as a Aircrafthand with 'A' Sqn, RAF South Russia and is commemorated on the Haidar Pasha Memorial. |
23-Jan |
AC2 |
McINTOSH, JAMES WRIGHT (310300) |
He had been transferred on 8 Jan 1920 to 'G' Class Reserve prior to which he had been serving as a Storeman with No 58 Sqn. His cause of death is unknown but he is buried in Glasgow Western Necropolis. |
24-Jan |
Sgt |
PRITCHARD, ROBERT HENRY (405771) |
He had been discharged on 4 Jul 1918 suffering from tubercle of the lungs having served as an Observer with No 22 Sqn. His cause of death is unknown but he is buried in Liverpool (Anfield) Cemetery. |
31-Jan |
Pte 1 (AC1) |
KELSALL, JOHN JAMES (92419) |
He had been transferred on 19 Apr 1919 to 'G' Class Reserve prior to which he had served as a Labourer with No 47 Sqn. His cause of death is unknown but he is buried in Great Sankey (St Mary) Churchyard Extension. |
01-Feb |
AM2 (AC1) |
GARDNER, JAMES (313732) |
He had been transferred on 26 Jun 1919 to 'G' Class Reserve prior to which he had served as a Armourer with No 49 Sqn. His cause of death is unknown but he is buried in Plympton St Maurice Nonconformist Burial Ground. |
01-Feb |
Flt Lt |
WAIN, WILLIAM DOUSTEN |
He died in hospital in Berlin from bronchopneumonia whilst serving with the Inter Allied Aeronautical Commission and is buried in Marlow Cemetery. |
03-Feb |
AM1 (LAC) |
TOMPKINS, WILLIAM WATTS (28122) |
He had been transferred on 25 Feb 1919 to 'G' Class Reserve prior to which he had served as a Fitter (MT) with No 1 (MT) Depot. His cause of death is unknown but he is buried in Denver (St Mary's) Church Cemetery. |
04-Feb |
AM1 (LAC) |
BUCKLEY, WILLIE (44044) |
He had been discharged on 13 Jul 1919 as unit for further service prior to which he had been serving as a Fitter (Aero Engine) with No 28 Training Depot Station. His cause of death is unknown but he is buried in Liverpool (Anfield) Cemetery. |
07-Feb |
AC2 |
BOORER, GEORGE SISLEY (408556) |
He had been transferred on 9 Feb 1919 to 'G' Class Reserve prior to which he had been serving as an Armourer with No 19 Sqn. He died at home from gassing and is buried in Dorking Cemetery. |
08-Feb |
Sqn Ldr |
BOURKE, J P |
He was serving in the Directorate of Airships at the Air Ministry and died from hemothorax and exhaustion, he is buried in Hammersmith Old Cemetery. |
10-Feb |
Sgt Maj 2 |
BANCE, HENRY DANIEL (148551) |
He was killed in a motor accident whilst serving as a Non-Technical Quarter-master with No 8 Wing Mobile Disposal Sqn. His cause of death is unknown but he is buried in Woolwich Cemetery. |
11-Feb |
Lt |
SUTHERLAND, JAMES HENRY RICHARDSON OBE, AFC |
He had been transferred to the Unemployed List on 6 Mar 1919, prior to which he had been serving as a Test Pilot with No 3 (Northern) Aircraft Acceptance Park and died in Winnipeg, cause unknown, he is buried in West Kildonan Cemetery. |
13-Feb |
LAC |
McGINLEY, MICHAEL (55591) |
He died in the Military Hospital, Cotterera, Malta from pneumonia whilst en-route back to the UK, having served as a Driver with Baghdad Aircraft Park and is buried in Addolorata Cemetery. |
17-Feb |
AC2 |
DAWSON, ROBERT HENRY (332063) |
He died, cause unknown, whilst serving as a Storeman with the 'X' Aircraft Depot and is buried in Alexandria (Chatby) Military and War Memorial Cemetery. |
17-Feb |
LAC |
SMITH, JOSEPH (57622) |
He had been transferred on 14 Mar 1919 to 'G' Class Reserve whilst serving as a Storeman with No 3 Stores Depot. His cause of death is unknown but he is buried in Lymm (St Mary) Churchyard. |
19-Feb |
Cpl |
HOLGATE, DAVID (129920) |
He died, cause unknown, at home whilst awaiting discharge having previously served as a Cook with No 2 Aircraft Acceptance Park and the RAF Depot, Uxbridge and is buried in Bradford (Bowling) Cemetery. |
19-Feb |
AM2 |
STAFFORD, JONATHAN (103224) |
He had been discharged on 6 Dec 1918 as unfit for further service whilst serving as a Rigger (Aero) with the Reserve Depot, prior to which he had been with No 79 Sqn. His cause of death is unknown but he is buried in Kirkburton (Kirkheaton) Cemetery. |
20-Feb |
LAC |
HART, GEORGE WILLIAM (81984) |
He died, cause unknown, in Bletchingley Hospital whilst serving as a Draughtsman with the Storage Park, Kenley and is buried in Rochford (St Andrew) Churchyard. |
21-Feb |
Fg Off |
HOLLAND, HORACE LLOYD |
He is presumed to have drowned in the Irish Sea whilst ferrying Bristol Fighter, H1567 of No 100 Sqn and is commemorated on the Hollybrook Memorial, Southampton. |
21-Feb |
Fg Off |
PITHEY, CROYE ROTHER DFC and Bar |
He is presumed to have drowned whilst flying Bristol Fighter, H1567 of No 2 Sqn, which went missing on a flight across the Irish Sea and is commemorated on the Hollybrook Memorial, Southampton |
21-Feb |
Plt Off |
WALLER, HARDRESS De WARRENNE |
He was killed whilst Bristol Fighter, H1621 of No 2 Sqn, which went missing on a flight across the Irish Sea and is commemorated on the Hollybrook Memorial, Southampton. |
22-Feb |
2 Lt |
BATE, WILLIAM FRANKLIN |
He was serving as a technical officer with No 274 Sqn when he was admitted to the Norfolk War Hospital, Norwich but was then transferred to the War Hospital in Reading with kidney problems from which he died and is buried in Reading Cemetery. |
22-Feb |
AC2 |
FULBROOK, WILLIAM JOHN (247678) |
He died, cause unknown, whilst serving as an Aircrafthand with Drafting Station, Halton and is buried in Halton (St Michael) Churchyard. |
24-Feb |
LAC |
STEER, CHARLES FRANK |
He died in the Observation Hospital, Upavon from pneumonia whilst serving as a Fitter (General) with the Central Flying School and is buried in Upavon Cemetery. |
25-Feb |
AM1 |
CAMPION, THOMAS ROBSON |
He had been transferred on 1 Mar 1919 to 'G' Class Reserve whilst serving as a Carpenter with No 10 Training Depot Station. His cause of death is unknown but he is buried in Burnley Cemetery. |
25-Feb |
Pte 2 (AC2) |
JONES, ALFRED GEORGE (126082) |
He had been transferred on 23 Feb 1919 to 'G' Class Reserve prior to which he had served as a Labourer with No 2 School of Aerial Gunnery. His cause of death is unknown but he is buried in Gloucester Old Cemetery. |
25-Feb |
Fg Off |
MURCHISON, RODERICK JOHN |
He died from self inflicted injuries (suicide?) whilst serving at the Aircraft Servicing Depot in Alexandria and is buried in Cairo War Memorial Cemetery. |
28-Feb |
Sgt |
STAMPER, GEORGE (211461) |
He had been transferred on 7 Mar 1919 to 'G' Class Reserve whilst serving as a Carpenter at Howden. His cause of death is unknown but he is buried in Appleby Cemetery. |
01-Mar |
AC1 |
CALLINGHAM, GEORGE THOMAS (409240) |
He had been transferred on 24 Feb 1919 to 'G' Class Reserve whilst serving as a Labourer with No 1 Sub-unit, GDU. His cause of death is unknown but he is buried in Worplesdon (St Mary) Churchyard. |
03-Mar |
AC2 |
BARWICK, GUY SPENCER (340727) |
He died in the Military Hospital, Canterbury from pneumonia whilst serving as a Driver (Petrol) with No 2 Section, RAF Depot and is buried in Canterbury Cemetery, Kent. |
04-Mar |
AC2 |
COLLYER, J R (340686) |
He had enlisted in early March 1920 but his service records have not yet been located. His cause of death is unknown but he is buried in Halton (St Michael) Churchyard. |
09-Mar |
Flt Sgt |
CHEER, BENJAMIN HARVEY (6516) |
He was serving as a Photographer with No 208 Sqn when he died in 26 Stationary Hospital from pneumonia, and is buried in Ismailia War Memorial Cemetery. |
10-Mar |
Pte 2 (AC2) |
JONES, THOMAS JOHN (130350) |
He had been discharged on 12 Mar 1919 as unfit for further service whilst serving as a Batman with No 2 Aeroplane Supply Depot. His cause of death is unknown but he is buried in Shrewsbury General Cemetery.. |
11-Mar |
2 Lt |
CROSS, GEORGE JOHN |
He had been transferred to the Unemployed List on 20 Jan 1919 shortly after graduating as a pilot with No 112 Sqn. His cause of death is unknown but he is buried in Twickenham Cemetery. |
12-Mar |
AC1 |
BLEAKEN, FRED (75766) |
He had been transferred on 18 Aug 1919 to 'G' Class Reserve prior to which he had been serving as a Batman with No 5 Sqn. He died at home from gassing and is buried in Hawkesbury Cemetery, Gloucestershire. |
12-Mar |
AM2 (AC1) |
WOOD, FRANK (98954) |
He had been transferred on 8 Mar 1919 to 'G' Class Reserve whilst serving as a Draughtsman with No 8 Aircraft Acceptance Park. His cause of death is unknown but he is buried in Mils Hill Baptist Chapelyard. |
14-Mar |
2 Lt |
GODFREY, CHESTER HAROLD |
He had been transferred to the Unemployed List on 1 Feb 1919 whilst still under training. His cause of death is unknown but he is buried in Godfrey (Piccadilly) Cemetery. |
14-Mar |
2 Lt |
SCRIVEN, SIDNEY ALBERT |
He had been transferred to the Unemployed List on 9 Feb 1919 having previously served as a pilot with No 98 Sqn. His cause of death is unknown but he is buried in Badgeworth (Holy Trinity) Churchyard. |
16-Mar |
AC2 |
PULLEN, WILLIAM GEORGE (23165) |
He died in Halton General Hospital from acute broncho-pneumonia and pulmonary TB whilst serving as a Fitter (General) with 2 Section, RAF Depot and is buried in Checkendon (SS. Peter and Paul) Churchyard. |
18-Mar |
AC2 |
BUNTING, ROBERT HARRY (103144) |
He died in the War Hospital, Reading from nephritis whilst serving as a Fitter (Aero Engine) with E' Section, Depot Detachment, Halton and is buried in Reading Cemetery. |
19-Mar |
Flt Lt |
CARROLL, PATRICK MORDAUNT |
A Medical Officer, he died in the City Hospital, Edinburgh form Pulmonary Tuberculosis and is buried in Edinburgh (Mount Vernon) Roman Catholic Cemetery. |
19-Mar |
AC2 |
POWELL, JAMES (336224) |
He died on No 26 Stationary Hospital from pneumonia whilst serving with "B" Sqn and is buried in Port Said War Memorial Cemetery. |
20-Mar |
Fg Off |
DEANE, WILLIAM MC |
He was killed whilst flying Bristol F2B, F4447 of No 20 Sqn crashed during a bombing raid on Sherrani on the NWF. He was buried near the crash scene but is now commemorated on the Delhi Memorial (India Gate). |
20-Mar |
Obs Off |
GORDON, ROBERT BISSETT DFC |
He was killed in action whilst flying in Bristol F2B, F4447 of No 20 Sqn crashed during a bombing raid on Sherrani on the NWF and is commemorated on the Delhi Memorial (India Gate). |
20-Mar |
Pte 2 (AC2) |
MASON, ERNEST RODEN (277284) |
He had been transferred on 8 Mar 1919 to 'G' Class Reserve having previously served as a Labourer on HMS Vindictive and at Leuchars . His cause of death is unknown but he is buried in Newcastle-under-Lyme Cemetery. |
20-Mar |
AC2 |
REEVES, HENRY EDWARD (82152) |
He was killed in an accident whilst serving as a Fitter (Aero Engine) at the Seaplane Station, Dundee. His cause of death is unknown but he is buried in Dundee Eastern Necropolis. |
21-Mar |
Fg Off |
COURTENAY-DUNN, ADRIAN LANCELOT |
He was serving with No 99 Sqn and died from wounds (burns) in No 27 Casualty Clearing Station caused by bomb fragments and is commemorated on the Delhi Memorial (India Gate). |
22-Mar |
Pte 1 (AC1) |
WALLEY, GEORGE (145819) |
He had been transferred on 18 Apr 1919 to 'G' Class Reserve whilst serving as a Labourer with the School of Special Flying, Gosport. His cause of death is unknown but he is buried in Nantwich (All Saints) Church Cemetery. |
23-Mar |
AC2 |
BARRY, JOHN BELTON (289122) |
He had been transferred on 5 Apr 1919 to 'G' Class Reserve whilst serving as a Batman with 52 Training Depot Station, Cramlington. His cause of death is unknown but he is buried in Wandsworth (Earlsfield) Cemetery. |
23-Mar |
Lt |
PROTHERO, OSMUND IVOR |
He had been returned to his unit on 21 Dec 1918 whilst training as a pilot/observer with No 2 Cadet Wing. His cause of death is unknown but he is buried in Aylesbury Cemetery. |
24-Mar |
2 Lt |
PETIPAS, HUBERT EDWARD |
He had returned to Canada in September 1919 and was awaiting discharge when he died, cause unknown, in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, previously having been undergoing training as a pilot with 20 Training Depot Station and is unknown but he is buried in Tracadie (St Peter's Church) Cemetery. |
25-Mar |
AC2 |
BOOMER, JOHN PETER (299443) |
He had been transferred on 20 Feb 1920 to 'G' Class Reserve whilst serving as a Labourer with the RAF Depot, Rouen. His cause of death is unknown but he is buried in Glasnevin (or Prospect) Cemetery. |
25-Mar |
AC2 |
CHAPMAN, ROBERT (265802) |
He died in the Newcastle Hospital, cause unknown whilst serving as a Aircrafthand at East Fortune and is buried in Leeds (Armley) Cemetery. |
25-Mar |
AC2 |
DACK, WILLIAM (135213) |
He had been transferred on 4 Apr 1919 to 'G' Class Reserve whilst serving as a Packer with No 9 Aircraft Acceptance Park. His cause of death is unknown but he is buried in Barnstaple Cemetery. |
25-Mar |
Sgt |
SMITH, STANLEY CLARENCE (3526) |
He died at sea, cause unknown, whilst proceeding to India, prior to which he had served as a Armourer with No 105 Sqn and he is commemorated on the Hollybrook Memorial, Southampton. |
28-Mar |
Pte 2 (AC2) |
HARMAN, EDMUND (263579) |
He had been transferred on 31 Jan 1919 to 'G' Class Reserve from the Dispersal Centre, Purfleet, having previously served as a Labourer with No 5 Cadet Wing. His cause of death is unknown but he is buried in Luton Church Burial Ground. |
31-Mar |
Pte 2 (AC2) |
EGAN, JOHN (269489) |
He had been discharged on 10 Jan 1919 as unfit for further service from the Depot Detachment, Halton Camp, having previously served as a Batman with No 209 Sqn. His cause of death is unknown but he is buried in Preston (New Hall Lane) Cemetery. |
01-Apr |
Fg Off |
JAQUES, JOHN BARCLAY MC, DFC |
He was killed in an aircraft crash between Khartoum and Cairo, whilst flying in Handley Page O/400, F302 of No 216 Sqn and is buried in Khartoum War Cemetery. |
01-Apr |
AC2 |
MELDRUM, REGGIE COLIN (331357) |
A Rigger, he was killed in an aircraft crash between Khartoum and Cairo, whilst flying in Handley Page O/400, F302 of No 216 Sqn and is buried in Khartoum War Cemetery. |
01-Apr |
Plt Off |
SIBLEY, DESMOND WILKIE |
He was killed in an aircraft crash between Khartoum and Cairo, whilst flying in Handley Page O/400, F302 of No 216 Sqn and is buried in Khartoum War Cemetery. |
01-Apr |
Sgt |
WADEY, EDMUND WEST DFM |
He was killed in an aircraft crash between Khartoum and Cairo, whilst flying in Handley Page O/400, F302 of No 216 Sqn and is buried in Khartoum War Cemetery. |
02-Apr |
Sgt |
PARKS, GEORGE (314820) |
A Rigger, he drowned accidentally in the Suez Canal whilst en-route to India and is commemorated on the Hollybrook Memorial, Southampton. |
03-Apr |
Pte 2 |
MARCH, JOSEPH (145620) |
He had been discharged on 9 Oct 1918 as unfit for further service whilst serving as a Labourer with the School of Technical Training. His cause of death is unknown but he is buried in Lewisham (Hither Green) Cemetery. |
04-Apr |
AC2 |
POLLER, CHARLES ALFRED (289553) |
He had been transferred on 19 Apr 1919 to 'G' Class Reserve whilst serving as a Driver (Petrol) with No 2 Aircraft Acceptance Park. His cause of death is unknown but he is buried in Birmingham (Brandwood End) Cemetery. |
07-Apr |
Cpl |
ADAMS, WILLIAM THOMAS FREDERICK (245866) |
A Clerk (Stores), he was serving with No 114 Sqn and died in the Station Hospital at Ambala after being admitted for peritonitis, he is commemorated on the Kirkee 1914-1918 Memorial. |
07-Apr |
AC2 |
HARDING, EDWARD ROBERT (329713) |
He died in Halton General Hospital from broncho-pneumonia whilst serving as a Clerk (General) with the RAF Depot, Halton and is buried in Halton (St Michael) Churchyard. |
07-Apr |
Cpl |
PHILLPOTT, HERBERT FRANK (65748) |
He had been transferred after 25 Feb 1919 to 'G' Class Reserve whilst serving as a Aircrafthand with the Armament School, Uxbridge. His cause of death is unknown but he is buried in Gloucester Old Cemetery. |
07-Apr |
AC2 |
TANNER, ARTHUR RAYMOND (263768) |
He had been discharged on 16 Oct 1919 suffering from tubercle of the lung whilst serving as a Fitter (General) on HMHS Garth Castle. His cause of death is unknown but he is buried in Cardiff (Cathays) Cemetery. |
08-Apr |
AM1 (LAC) |
CLARKE, FREDERICK EDWARD (43903) |
He had been transferred on 7 Feb 1919 to 'G' Class Reserve whilst serving as a Carpenter with Engine Repair Shop. His cause of death is unknown but he is buried in Middlewich Cemetery. |
09-Apr |
Pte 2 (AC2) |
LLOYD, ERNEST (127478) |
He had been transferred on 3 May 1919 to 'G' Class Reserve whilst serving as a Labourer with No 2 Aircraft Repair Depot. His cause of death is unknown but he is buried in Ruyton (St John The Baptist) Churchyard. |
10-Apr |
Cpl |
HARGREAVES, HARGREAVES (22011) |
He had been discharged on 13 May 1919 as unfit for further service whilst serving as a Fitter (Aero Engine) with No 51 Training Depot Station. His cause of death is unknown but he is buried in Inghamite Church, Wheatley Carr. |
10-Apr |
AC2 |
STEWART, BENJAMIN (105848) |
He had been transferred on 31 Jan 1919 to 'G' Class Reserve whilst serving as a Labourer with 31 Training Depot Station. His cause of death is unknown but he is buried in Glasgow (Riddrie Park) Cemetery. |
12-Apr |
AC2 |
HILL, JOHN WILLIAM (135818) |
He had been discharged on 22 May 1919 as unfit for further service whilst serving as a Labourer with No 1 Aircraft Depot. His cause of death is unknown but he is buried in West Bromwich Cemetery. |
12-Apr |
AC1 |
WICKS, ROWLAND KEMMIS (244371) |
He had been discharged on 24 Jul 1919 as medically unfit for further service whilst serving as a Driver (Petrol) with HQ, No 9 Wing. His cause of death is unknown but he is buried in Bandon Hill Cemetery. |
13-Apr |
Sgt |
REEVE, ARTHUR (48008) |
He had been transferred on 9 Feb 1919 to 'G' Class Reserve whilst serving as a Clerk (General) with HQ, No 83 Wing. His cause of death is unknown but he is buried in Tottenham Cemetery. |
16-Apr |
Fg Off |
PUGHE, ROBERT |
He was killed whilst flying Bristol Fighter, F4627 of No 5 Sqn, which crashed at Loralei Landing Ground and is commemorated on the Delhi Memorial (India Gate). |
16-Apr |
Pte 2 |
TISDALL, HARRY ERNEST (120561) |
He had been discharged on 28 Sep 1918 as unfit for further service whilst serving as a Carpenter with the Reserve Depot. His cause of death is unknown but he is buried in Watford Cemetery. |
17-Apr |
AC2 |
FLYNN, DENIS (332133) |
He died in the Military Hospital, Edinburgh from encephalitis lethergica whilst serving as a Aircrafthand with Fleet Aircraft Depot, Donibristle. His cause of death is unknown but he is buried in Durrow Catholic Churchyard. |
17-Apr |
LAC |
MARTIN, CLARENCE LORD (130337) |
He had been discharged on 2 Sep 1919 as physically unfit for further service whilst serving as a Fitter (Aero Engine) with No 4 Aircraft Acceptance Park. His cause of death is unknown but he is buried in Rilla Mill Methodist Chapelyard. |
17-Apr |
Flt Sgt |
MARTIN, ERNEST (114259) |
A Drill Instructor, he was probably serving with the Port Detachment at Victoria Dock when he reported missing from his home and possibly drowned in the Thames or one of the London docks, he is commemorated on the Hollybrook Memorial, Southampton. |
17-Apr |
Lt |
OSTLER, JOHN ERIC |
A Dirigible Officer, he had relinquished his commission on the grounds of ill health on 7 Dec 1918 and died in the RAF Central Hospital, Finchley from general tuberculosis. He is buried in or was cremated at East Finchley Cemetery and St Marylebone Crematorium. |
19-Apr |
Pte 2 (AC2) |
JONES, ROBERT THOMAS (162656) |
He had been discharged on 14 Mar 1919 as unfit for further service whilst serving as a Labourer with School of Technical Training, Halton. His cause of death is unknown but he is buried in Llanrhos (or Eglwys-Rhos) (SS. Eleri and Mary) Churchyard. |
26-Apr |
AC2 |
BONNER, FREDERICK WILLIAM (331675) |
He was serving as a Driver (Petrol) with No 70 Sqn and died from injuries sustained in a motor accident in Cairo, he is buried in Cairo War Memorial Cemetery. |
26-Apr |
AC2 |
SQUIBBS, ARTHUR GEORGE (327454) |
He died in the Joyce Green Military Hospital from scarlet fever whilst serving as a Aircrafthand/Machinist with the Depot Detachment, Halton Camp and is buried in Gravesend Cemetery. |
27-Apr |
Pte 2 |
JONES, JOHN PERON (244842) |
He had been discharged on 3 Jan 1919 with a disability pension whilst serving as a Labourer with No 2 Aeroplane Supply Depot. His cause of death is unknown but he is buried in Broughton (St Paul) Churchyard. |
28-Apr |
AC2 |
BONAS, FRANK HERBERT (106870) |
He was serving as a Machinist with 7th Wing at Coal Aston and died in the Royal Victoria Hospital, Netley from tuberculosis of the intestine, he is buried in Netley Military Cemetery. |
28-Apr |
AC2 |
HOOPER, HECTOR McDONALD (246033) |
He had been transferred on 26 Feb 1920 to 'G' Class Reserve whilst serving as a Carpenter with the MT Repair Depot. His cause of death is unknown but he is buried in Bromley Hill Cemetery. |
28-Apr |
AC2 |
WESTON, ROBERT REDVERS (332612) |
He died from self inflicted injuries whilst serving as a n Aircrafthand at the Aeroplane Supply Depot, Egypt and is buried in Alexandria (Chatby) Military and War Memorial Cemetery. |
29-Apr |
AC2 |
BASS, GERALD TIPPING (165985) |
A Fitter (Aero Engine) he was killed whilst flying a crew member in Felixstowe F5, N4044 of No 230 Sqn, flown by Sqn Ldr E R Moon, inexplicably entered a spin at 1,500 ft and he was unable to recover before the boat hit the water and broke up. He was killed in the impact and is commemorated on the Hollybrook Memorial, Southampton. |
29-Apr |
Fg Off |
FYFIELD, ALBERT JOHN |
He was killed whilst flying a crew member in Felixstowe F5, N4044, flown by Sqn Ldr E R Moon, inexplicably entered a spin at 1,500 ft and he was unable to recover before the boat hit the water and broke up. He was killed in the impact and is buried in Felixstowe (SS. Peter and Paul) Churchyard |
29-Apr |
Sqn Ldr |
MOON, EDWIN ROWLAND DSO and Bar |
He was killed whilst flying Felixstowe F5, N4044, which inexplicably entered a spin at 1,500 ft and he was unable to recover before the boat hit the water and broke up. He was killed in the impact and is buried in Southampton Old Cemetery. |
29-Apr |
Cpl |
WILSON, JOSIAH GEORGE HERBERT (21115) |
He died in 35 Casualty Clearing Station from septicaemia whilst serving as a Fitter (General) with No 12 Sqn and is buried in Cologne Southern Cemetery. |
30-Apr |
Cdt |
BOWERMAN, HORACE EDWIN (184450) |
He had been discharged on 11 Dec 1918 before being transferred to 'G' Class Reserve on 7 Jan 1919. Prior to discharge he had been training as a Pilot with No 1 Cadet Wing. His cause of death is unknown but he is buried in Cullompton Cemetery. |
30-Apr |
AC2 |
SMITH, AUBREY LAWRENCE (263755) |
He died in the Military Hospital, Dublin from traumatic bronchitis whilst serving as a Fitter (Aero Engine) with No 105 Sqn and is buried in Coventry (London Road) Cemetery. |
30-Apr |
LAC |
WALKER, JOHN WILKIE (130334) |
He died in No 20 Stationary British Hospital, Constantinople from typhus whilst serving as a Fitter (Aero Engine) with No 47 Sqn and is buried in Haidar Pasha Cemetery. |
30-Apr |
AM1 |
WATSON, ALFRED EDWARD (36451) |
He had been discharged on 4 Nov 1918 as medically unfit for further service whilst serving as a Rigger (Aero) with No 35 Training Depot Station. His cause of death is unknown but he is buried in Epsom Cemetery. |
02-May |
Pte 1 (AC1) |
SMITH, WILLIAM THOMS BADFORD (301062) |
He had been transferred on 2 Sep 1919 to 'G' Class Reserve having previously served as a Telephone Operator with HQ Training Brigade, Middle East. His cause of death is unknown but he is buried in Canterbury Cemetery, Kent. |
03-May |
Sqn Ldr |
ANSTEY, CHISHOLM WILFRED |
He died at home as the result of heart failure and pulmonary TB, whilst recuperating from an operation the previous year and is buried in Fleet (All Saints) Churchyard. |
04-May |
Pte 2 |
BILSBOROUGH, RICHARD (144772) |
He had been discharged on 16 Aug 1918 as unfit for further service prior to which he had been serving as a Labourer with the Reserve Depot. His cause of death is unknown but he is buried in Lancaster Cemetery, Lancashire. |
06-May |
2 Lt |
WORKMAN, GUY |
He had been serving as a Technical Officer with No 58 Sqn when he was invalided home in 1919 to the Central Hospital, Finchley but was then transferred to the Tor-na-Dee Sanitorium, Murtle where he died and is buried in Woodchester (Church of the Annunciation) Churchyard |
10-May |
Clk 3 (AC2) |
BEATON, ALEX JAMES (161602) |
He had been discharged on 10 Jan 1919 as unfit for further service whilst serving as a Clerk (General) with Centrel Pay Office, Woking. His cause of death is unknown but he is buried in Aberdeen (Allenvale) Cemetery. |
12-May |
Lt |
HADDON, WILLIAM |
He had relinquished his commission on 1 Mar 1929 on account of ill health, prior to which he had been serving as a Technical Officer with the Ground Armament School, Eastchurch. His cause of death is unknown but he is buried in Ogley Hay (St James) Churchyard Extension. |
14-May |
AC1 |
CULLEN, EDWARD KEOGH (197335) |
He had been discharged on 19 Sep 1919 as unfit for further service having previously served as a Clerk (General) in Malta. His cause of death is unknown but he is buried in Glasnevin (or Prospect) Cemetery. |
15-May |
AC1 |
ROYAL, ALFRED THOMAS |
He died in the RAF Hospital, Halton from pulmonary tuberculosis whilst serving as an Aircrafthand with No 7 Stores Distribution Park and is buried in Knowbury (St Paul) Churchyard. |
15-May |
LAC |
TINKLER, JOSEPH (144584) |
He had been transferred on 2 Dec 1919 to 'G' Class Reserve having previously served as a Driver (Petrol) with the Base Depot, Constantinople. His cause of death is unknown but he is buried in Carlisle (Dalston Road) Cemetery. |
16-May |
Cpl |
THOMAS, JOHN (306702) |
He had been discharged on 26 Jan 1919 as unfit for further service as a result of tuberculosis of the lungs whilst serving as an Instructor (Music)? with the RAF Depot. His cause of death is unknown but he is buried in Recruits Depot. Grangegorman Military Cemetery. |
17-May |
Fg Off |
DE PENCIER, JOHN DARTNELL |
He was killed flying either Bristol Fighter, D8059 or H1566 of No 12 Sqn which collided with each other near Cologne. He is buried in Cologne Southern Cemetery. |
17-May |
Flt Lt |
RIDLEY, CYRIL BURFIELD DSC |
He was killed flying either Bristol Fighter, D8059 or H1566 of No 12 Sqn which collided with each other near Cologne. He is buried in Cologne Southern Cemetery. |
18-May |
Pte 2 |
DUNNE, HUGH (133578) |
He had been discharged on 3 Sep 1918 as unfit for further service prior to which he had been serving as a Batman with No 192 Training Sqn. His cause of death is unknown but he is buried in Portlaoighise (St Peter and Paul) Cemetery. |
19-May |
AC2 |
JOBEY, STANLEY ROBERT (139416) |
He had been transferred on 2 Jan 1920 to 'G' Class Reserve whilst serving as a Fitter (Aero Engine) with No. 5 (Eastern) Aircraft Repair Depot. His cause of death is unknown but he is buried in Newcastle-upon-Tyne (Byker and Heaton) Cemetery. |
20-May |
Lt |
GRIMSHAW, ALBERT V S |
He had been transferred to the Unemployed List on 2 Mar 1920 having previously served as a pilot with the Electrical and Wireless School. His cause of death is unknown but he is buried in Kirkby Stephen Cemetery. |
20-May |
LAC |
GUNN, THOMAS (122814) |
He was serving as a Fitter (General) at the Armament and Gunnery School at Eastchurch and died in the Royal Naval Hospital, Chatham from measles and septicaemia, he is buried in Cadder Cemetery. |
20-May |
AC1 |
SUTHERLAND, JAMES (127252) |
He had been transferred on 21 Oct 1919 to 'G' Class Reserve whilst serving as a Tinsmith with the Base MT Repair Depot. His cause of death is unknown but he is buried in Glasgow (Craigton) Cemetery. CWGC gives his rank as Corporal but his records only show him as an AC1. |
24-May |
Boy |
WATSON, FRANK LOUIS (90745) |
He died in the Military Hospital, Edmonton from injuries sustained in a car accident whilst serving at the Inland Area Aircraft Depot and is buried in South Ealing Cemetery. |
24-May |
AM1 (LAC) |
WINSTANLEY, WILLIAM THOMAS (13983) |
He had been transferred on 17 Apr 1919 to 'G' Class Reserve prior to which he had been serving as an Electrician with No 84 Sqn. His cause of death is unknown but he is buried in Hammersmith Old Cemetery. |
27-May |
Fg Off |
BIRD, CLARENCE OSCAR DFC |
He was flying Bristol Fighter, D7927 of No 70 Sqn with A/Cdre R M Groves, when their aircraft spun in after running out of fuel at Almaza in Egypt. He is buried in Cairo New British Protestant Cemetery. |
27-May |
A/Cdre |
GROVES, ROBERT MARSLAND CB, DSO, DFC |
He was the AOC, Middle East Area and was killed when Bristol Fighter, D7927 of No 70 Sqn, being flown by Fg Off C O Bird, spun in after running out of fuel at Almaza. He is buried in Cairo New British Protestant Cemetery. |
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