Air of Authority - A History of RAF Organisation
Casualties - June - December 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.
02-Jun |
Pte 2 |
JONES, J (191351) |
He had been discharged on 10 Sep 1918, possibly due to being unfit for service having enlisted in June 1918 at the age of 47 and briefly served with No 33 Wing. His cause of death is unknown but he is buried in Wolverhampton Borough Cemetery. |
04-Jun |
Pte 2 (AC2) |
JARDINE, JAMES GILLIS (170158) |
He had been discharged on 22 May 1919 as physically unfit for further service whilst serving with the Reserve Depot, Canada. His cause of death is unknown but he is buried in Vancouver (Mountain View) Cemetery. |
06-Jun |
AC2 |
McFERRAN, THOMAS (304638) |
He was killed in a flying accident near Grantham whilst serving as a Labourer with the Cadet College, Cranwell and is buried in Larne New Cemetery. |
09-Jun |
Sgt |
WADE, BASIL OWEN (5753) |
He had been transferred after 30 May 1919 to 'E' Class Reserve whilst serving as a Fitter (Aero Engine) with No 5 (Eastern) Aircraft Repair Depot. He died in the Westminster Hospital from carbuncles and pneumonia and is buried in Nunhead (All Saints) Cemetery. |
12-Jun |
AC2 |
BURKE, MARTIN (126439) |
He had been discharged after 3 Feb 1919 with a disability pension prior to which he had been serving as a Labourer with No 72 Training Sqn. His cause of death is unknown but he is buried in Derby (Nottingham Road) Cemetery. |
12-Jun |
AC1 |
JARMAN, ALBERT |
He had been transferred on 17 Nov 1919 to 'E' Class Reserve prior to which he had been serving as a Fitter (MT) with the Base MT Depot. He died at home, cause unknown and is buried in Walthamstow (Queen's Road) Cemetery. |
13-Jun |
AC1 |
GARDINER, LEONARD JAMES (334315) |
He was serving as a Clerk (General) at the Aircraft Park, Iraq and accidentally drowned in the River Tigris whilst bathing, he is buried in Baghdad (North Gate) War Cemetery. |
14-Jun |
Fg Off |
FITZGERALD-EAGER, NEALE |
He died from exposure whilst flying Bristol F2B, E2293 of No 14 Sqn which crashed in the Sinai Desert near Nekhl after flying off course and is buried in Suez War Memorial Cemetery. His records state that his death was accepted for official purposes as having occurred on 21 Jan 1920. |
14-Jun |
Capt |
SUTHERLAND, THOMAS |
He had been transferred to the Unemployed List on 12 Jun 1919 prior to which he had been serving as a Admin Officer with 6th Brigade. He died, cause unknown, in Teignmouth Hospital and is buried in Liverpool (Anfield) Cemetery. |
14-Jun |
AC1 |
THACKER, PERCY WILLIAM JAMES (333723) |
A Carpenter, he died from exposure whilst flying in Bristol F2B, E2293 of No 14 Sqn which crashed in the Sinai Desert near Nekhl after flying off course. He is buried in Suez War Memorial Cemetery |
16-Jun |
AC2 |
BUTLER, THOMAS WALTER (80765) |
He had been discharged on 1 Feb 1919 as unfit for further service prior to which he had been serving as a Painter with No 1 (Southern) Aircraft Repair Depot. His cause of death is unknown but he is buried in Kensal Green (St Mary's) Roman Catholic Cemetery. |
19-Jun |
AC2 |
COOPER, WILLIAM (261887) |
He had been discharged on 4 Feb 1919 as unfit for further service whilst serving as a Labourer with RAF Depot, Halton. His cause of death is unknown but he is buried in Willenhall Cemetery. |
21-Jun |
AC2 |
ROWLINSON, PERCY GEORGE |
He had been discharged on 2 May 1919 as unfit for further service whilst serving as a Labourer with No 2 Aircraft Park. His cause of death is unknown but he is buried in Ellastone (St Peter) Churchyard. |
23-Jun |
AC2 |
KING, HENRY GEORGE MILDENHALL (293194) |
He died in Ras-el-Tin Military Hospital, Alexandria from heart failure following bacillary dysentery whilst serving as a Rigger (Aero) with No 56 Sqn and is burid in Alexandria (Chatby) Military and War Memorial Cemetery. |
25-Jun |
AC2 |
HEATH, REDVERS ROBERT (232637) |
He died in hospital at Quetta following an operation for appendicitis whilst serving as a Wireless Operator with No 5 Sqn and is commemorated on the Delhi Memorial (India Gate). |
26-Jun |
AC2
|
PILKINGTON, FREDERICK (106965) |
He had been transferred on 2 Mar 1919 to 'G' Class Reserve whilst serving as a Blacksmith with RAF Felixstowe. His cause of death is unknown but he is buried in Withnell (St Paul) Churchyard. |
28-Jun |
Flt Sgt |
DE VIELL, CHARLES ERNEST (6162) |
A Rigger (Aero), he was killed in an accident at RAF Martlesham Heath when Buzzard F4, H7746 fell off trestles, crushing him and is buried in Exeter (Exwick or St Thomas) Cemetery. |
28-Jun |
Pte |
GENOVESE, L (360191) |
He was a locally recruited Maltese airman and his cause of death is unknown but he is buried in Addolorata Cemetery. |
28-Jun |
LAC |
MARTIN, ALLAN OSBORNE (28042) |
He died in Wharnecliffe War Hospital, Sheffield from injuries sustained when a crane over-turned whilst serving as a Turner with No 2 (Northern) Aircraft Repair Depot and is buried in Rutherglen Cemetery. |
28-Jun |
AC2 |
OLIVER, FRANK CECIL (149907) |
A Rigger (Aero), he was killed when DH10, E9081 of No 60 Sqn spun in and caught fire during a test flight at Risalpur. He is commemorated on the Karachi 1914-1918 War Memorial. |
28-Jun |
Fg Off |
SWANSTON, JOHN ROMILLY DFC |
He was killed when DH10, E9081 of No 60 Sqn spun in and caught fire during a test flight at Risalpur. He is commemorated on the Karachi 1914-1918 War Memorial. |
30-Jun |
AC2 (Act Cpl) |
PRINGLE, STANLEY ROBERT (61243) |
He had been transferred on 8 Mar 1919 to 'G' Class Reserve whilst serving as a Batman with No 49 Sqn. His cause of death is unknown but he is buried in Paines Lane Cemetery, Pinner, Harrow. He was only an acting corporal for 20 days. |
02-Jul |
Cpl |
HARRIS, GEORGE THOMAS (36530) |
He had been transferred on 24 Apr 1919 to 'G' Class Reserve whilst serving as a Rigger (Aero) with No 27 Training Depot Station. His cause of death is unknown but he is buried in Eversholt (St John The Baptist) Churchyard. |
05-Jul |
Fg Off |
MACQUEEN, ALEXANDER JOHN |
He was killed whilst flying Bristol Fighter, H1594 of No 12 Sqn crashed on take off after suffering an engine failure during a practice flight and is buried in Cologne Southern Cemetery. |
06-Jul |
Flt Sgt |
BUSHELL, ARTHUR (2544) |
He had been discharged on 8 Nov 1919 as surplus to RAF requirements prior to which he had been serving as a Blacksmith. His cause of death is unknown but he is buried in Womenswold (St Margaret) Churchyard. |
06-Jul |
LAC |
POLLARD, LEONARD (47692) |
He had been transferred on 23 Mar 1919 to 'G' Class Reserve prior to which he had served as a Rigger (Aero) with No 207 Sqn. His cause of death is unknown but he is buried in Recruits Depot. Mount Tabor Methodist Chapelyard. |
06-Jul |
AC2 |
THOMAS, BERTIE D. (121081) |
He had been transferred on 20 Oct 1919 to 'G' Class Reserve prior to which he had served as a Cook with Engine Repair Shop. His cause of death is unknown but he is buried in Newport (St Woolos) Cemetery. |
12-Jul |
AC2 |
BRAITHWAITE, PERCY (269150) |
A Fitter (Aero Engine), he was flying with Fg Off V O Reynolds on a test flight in DH9A, F1646 of No 24 Sqn from Kenley but at between 200-300 ft the engine stopped and they crashed, the aircraft catching fire. He his buried in Coventry (St Paul's) Cemetery. |
12-Jul |
Fg Off |
REYNOLDS, VICTOR OLIVER |
He took off at 11:00 on a test flight with AC2 Braithwaite in DH9A, F1646 of No 24 Sqn from Kenley but at between 200-300 ft the engine stopped and they crashed, the aircraft catching fire. He his buried in Bandon Hill Cemetery. |
13-Jul |
AC2 |
LAMBERT, LESLIE REGINALD (155757) |
He died in No 35 British Military Hospital, Peshawar from heatstroke whilst serving as a Driver (Petrol) at HQ No 1 Indian Wing and is commemorated on the Delhi Memorial (India Gate). |
15-Jul |
Capt |
ILLINGWORTH, MICHAEL OSIVE |
He had been transferred to the Unemployed List 9 Apr 1919, prior to which he had been serving as a Instructor with the School of Technical Training. He cause of death is unknown but he is buried in Heysham (St Peter) Churchyard. |
16-Jul |
AC2 |
GRADY, MATTHEW (299147) |
He committed suicide whilst serving as a Batman at the RAF Cadet College, Cranwell and is buried in Edinburgh Eastern Cemetery. |
16-Jul |
AC2 |
SMITH, LEONARD ARTHUR (97935) |
He was killed in an accident at Killingholme whilst detached as a Fitter (Aero Engine) from the Coastal Area Aircraft Depot, Donibristle and is buried in East Halton (St Peter) Churchyard. |
19-Jul |
AC1 |
GATES, JOHN GEORGE (329300) |
He was serving as a Storeman (Group 4) at the Stores Depot, Egypt and died from hyperpyrexia, he is buried in Alexandria (Chatby) Military and War Memorial Cemetery. |
22-Jul |
AC2 |
NORTH, ALFRED LEONARD (248640) |
He was serving as a Coppersmith with No 6 Sqn when he drowned whilst bathing and is commemorated on the Basra Memorial. |
23-Jul |
Hon 2 Lt |
WHITCOMBE, HUGH DONALD GORE (321102) |
He had been discharged on 26 Mar 1919 and was appointed to a Honorary Commission whilst training with No 5 School of Aeronautics. His cause of death is unknown but he is buried in Mikra British Cemetery, Kalamaria. |
28-Jul |
LAC |
EVANS, JOHN (39333) |
He had been transferred on 25 Feb 1919 to 'G' Class Reserve whilst serving as a Rigger (Aero) with No 39 Training Depot Station. His cause of death is unknown but he is buried in Stoke-on-Trent (Hanley) Cemetery. |
30-Jul |
AC2 |
DOVE, WALLACE (149027) |
He was serving as a Fitter (Aero Engine) at "X" Engine Repair Depot and died in Ras-el-Tin Military Hospital from burns sustained in an accident, he is buried Alexandria (Chatby) Military and War Memorial Cemetery. |
30-Jul |
Fg Off |
HAVELOCK-SUTTON, GEORGE HENRY MC |
He died in Halton General Hospital from natural causes (acute nephirtis) whilst serving as an Admin Officer (Accounts) at the School of Technical Training and is buried in Halton (St Michael) Churchyard. |
30-Jul |
Cpl |
WHEELER, ARTHUR THOMAS (336588) |
He died in Tidworth Military Hospital fron injuries sustained on 26 Jul 1920 when he was knocked down by a RAF Tender and is buried in Little Badminton Churchyard. He was serving as an Aircrafthand at the Army Co-operation School, Stonehenge at the time. |
31-Jul |
AC2 |
NIXON, JOHN ANDREW (240271) |
He had been transferred on 12 Mar 1919 to 'G' Class Reserve whilst serving as a Storeman with No 1 Aircraft Supply Depot. His cause of death is unknown but he is buried in Newcastle-upon-Tyne (All Saints) Cemetery. |
31-Jul |
AC2 |
SMITH, WILLIAM (143410) |
He had been transferred on 10 Feb 1919 to 'G' Class Reserve whilst serving as a Batman with 25 Station. His cause of death is unknown but he is buried in Ormiston Parish Churchyard. |
01-Aug |
AC2 |
MANKTELOW, WILLIAM ALBERT (98373) |
He had been transferred on 16 Mar 1919 to 'G' Class Reserve whilst serving as a Aircrafthand with HQ Malta. His cause of death is unknown but he is buried in Montreal Hawthorn-Dale Cemetery. |
02-Aug |
Fg Off |
HUTCHINSON, HAROLD |
He died of injuries sustained the previous day when Bristol Fighter, H1462 of 6 Sqn, spun in from 3,000 ft. He is buried in Baghdad (North Gate) War Cemetery. |
02-Aug |
Fg Off |
PALMER, ROBERT DANIEL CECIL DFC |
He died of injuries sustained the previous day when Bristol Fighter, H1462 of 6 Sqn, spun into the ground from 3,000 ft. He is buried in Baghdad (North Gate) War Cemetery. |
03-Aug |
AC2 |
NYE, ALFRED JAMES (115871) |
He had been transferred on 27 Nov 1919 to 'G' Class Reserve whilst serving as a Aircrafthand with No 1 (Training) Wireless School. His cause of death is unknown but he is buried in Brighton (Lewes Road) Borough Cemetery. |
04-Aug |
AC1 |
MOUNTCASTLE, EDWARD ALFRED (94643) |
He had been transferred on 13 Mar 1919 to 'G' Class Reserve whilst serving as a Aircrafthand with Engine Repair Shop. His cause of death is unknown but he is buried in Manor Park Cemetery. |
05-Aug |
AC1 |
COOMBS, ARTHUR (246189) |
He was serving as a Motor Cyclist with "X" Engine Repair Depot and died in the Military Hospital at Ras-el-Tin from dysentery, he is buried in Alexandria (Chatby) Military and War Memorial Cemetery. |
05-Aug |
Flt Lt |
ORDE, MICHEAL AMYAS JULIAN |
He was killed whilst flying Bristol Fighter, C4870 of No 1 FTS, which crashed on Salisbury Plain and is buried in Beaulieu Cemetery. He was undertaking a refresher flying course at the time. |
06-Aug |
LAC |
TURNBULL, ALFRED (91411) |
He had been transferred on 22 Aug 1919 to 'G' Class Reserve prior to which he had been serving as a Fitter (MT) with the School of Air Gunnery (Egypt). His cause of death is unknown but he is buried in Birkenhead (Flaybrick Hill) Cemetery. |
07-Aug |
AC2 |
CARTER, PATRICK (333679) |
He probably enlisted on 14 Aug 1919 and was serving with No 6 Sqn when he died in 23 British Stationary Hospital from heatstroke, he is buried in Baghdad (North Gate) War Cemetery. His records have so far not been located. |
07-Aug |
Sgt |
EDWARDS, WALTER (340327) |
He was serving as an Aircrafthand with No 30 Sqn and died from heatstroke, he is buried in Baghdad (North Gate) War Cemetery. |
12-Aug |
AC2 |
BRIAN, ALEXANDER JAMES (342543) |
He was serving as a Fitter (Armourer) with 'T' Section, RAF Depot, Uxbridge and died in the RAF Hospital, Halton from a perforated gastric ulcer, he is buried in Halton (St Michael) Churchyard. |
12-Aug |
AC2 |
SCRIMGEOUR, WILLIAM FRANK |
He had been transferred on 8 Feb 1919 to 'G' Class Reserve whilst serving as a Driver (Petrol) with No 254 Sqn. His cause of death is unknown but he is buried in Glasgow (Riddrie Park) Cemetery. |
13-Aug |
AC1 |
KIRK, JOSEPH W (84925) |
He had been transferred from Prees Heath Dispersal Centre on 15 Feb 1919 to 'G' Class Reserve whilst serving as a Aircrafthand with No 50 Training Depot Station. His cause of death is unknown but he is buried in Stockport Borough Cemetery. |
15-Aug |
Capt |
BUCHANAN, EDWARD LAWRIE |
He had been transferred to the Unemployed List on 17 Apr 1919, prior to which he had been serving as a Kite Balloon Officer with Polegate Airship Station. His cause of death is unknown, but is buried in Baghdad (North Gate) War Cemetery. |
15-Aug |
AC2 |
MAYNARD, EDWIN ALFRED (246428) |
He had been transferred on 27 Jun 1919 to 'G' Class Reserve having previously served as a Fitter (General) on HMS "Argus". His cause of death is unknown but he is buried in Highgate Cemetery. |
17-Aug |
AC2 |
SHAW, ELY (84854) |
He was serving as a Fitter (Aero Engine) with 'M' Section, RAF Depot, Uxbridge and died in the RAF Hospital, Halton from pleurisy, he is buried in Hartlepool (Stranton) Cemetery |
20-Aug |
AC2 |
HEDGES, ERNEST HAROLD (85504) |
He had been transferred on 16 Apr 1919 to 'G' Class Reserve whilst serving as a KBS Telephonist with the Balloon Training Wing. His cause of death is unknown but he is buried in Harbone (St Peter) Churchyard. |
23-Aug |
Plt Off |
CEMERY, THOMAS GEORGE |
He had been transferred to the Unemployed List on 15 Jul 1920, prior to which he had been serving as a Admin Officer with Fleet Aircraft Repair Depot, Donibristle. He died from natural causes and is buried in Edinburgh (Morningside) Cemetery. |
25-Aug |
AC2 |
COLE, PERCY V (302384) |
He had been transferred on 15 Apr 1919 to 'G' Class Reserve whilst serving as a Aircrafthand with South-East Area Flying Instructors School, Shoreham. His cause of death is unknown but he is buried in Great Bentley (St Mary) Churchyard. |
27-Aug |
AC2 |
ABEL, WILLIAM A. (340923) |
He was serving as an Hospital Orderly with No 238 Sqn, RAF Cattewater when he died suddenly from apoplexy and is buried in Hooe (St John) Churchyard Extension. |
28-Aug |
Pte |
BELL, CHARLES PILSWORTH (174782) |
He had been discharged on 28 Feb 1919 as physically unfit for further service whilst serving as a Aircrafthand with Reserve Depot, Canada. His cause of death is unknown but he is buried in Vancouver (Mountain View) Cemetery. |
30-Aug |
AC2 |
MERMOD, JOHN CHARLES (336524) |
He died in No 23 British Stationary Hospital from gastro-enteritis whilst serving as an Aircrafthand at the Aircraft Park, Iraq and is buried in Baghdad (North Gate) War Cemetery. |
02-Sep |
Fg Off |
BUTOW, JOHN MICHEAL |
He was initially admitted to hospital in 1918 suffering with Pleurisy as a 2 Lt at No 48 Training Depot Station. He remained in hospital throughout 1919 and was eventually transferred to a hospital in South Africa, where he died from tuberculosis and is buried in Cape Town (Plumstead) Cemetery. |
03-Sep |
Obs Off |
BYRNE, BRENNAN CLAUDE SYDNEY |
He was killed whilst flying in DH9, D9824 of No 47 Sqn spun into the ground at Almaza after stalling in a turn and is buried in Cairo War Memorial Cemetery. |
03-Sep |
AC2 |
WAISTELL, HARRY (340069) |
He died in No 23 Stationary Hospital, Baghdad from dysentery whilst serving as a Clerk (General) with No 31 Wing and is buried in Baghdad (North Gate) War Cemetery. |
05-Sep |
AC1 |
MORROW, WILLIAM WALSOME (84901) |
He had been transferred on 7 Feb 1919 to 'G' Class Reserve having previously served as a Cook with No 2 (Observer) School of Gunnery. His cause of death is unknown but he is buried in Wrexham Cemetery. |
07-Sep |
AC2 |
RIGBY, GEORGE (331588) |
He died in 3rd British General Hospital, Basra from malaria whilst serving as an Aircrafthand with No 84 Sqn and is buried in Basra War Cemetery. |
08-Sep |
AC2 |
MARTIN, THOMAS (293232) |
He died in the Station Hospital, Lahore from malaria whilst serving as a Blacksmith at HQ RAF India and is commemorated on the Karachi 1914-1918 War Memorial. |
09-Sep |
Cpl |
BASSENGER, HENRY GEORGE (23052) |
He had been transferred on 12 Jun 1919 to 'G' Class Reserve prior to which he had been held with 'E' Section, RAF Depot Detachment, Halton following his repatriation as a PoW. He had been captured on 18 Aug 1917 whilst serving as an Aerial Gunner with No 59 Sqn and his cause of death is unknown but he is buried in Woodgrange Park Cemetery, East Ham. |
09-Sep |
AC2 |
EVANS, PHILIP WALTER (342011) |
He died in Ramsgate General Hospital from Peritonitis following appendicitis whilst under training as a Rigger (Aero) with the School of Technical Training (Men), Manston and is buried in Sidcup (St John) Churchyard. |
13-Sep |
AC2 |
JOBE, DAVID (283245) |
He had been transferred on 25 May 1919 to 'G' Class Reserve having previously served as a Aircrafthand with No 5 Balloon Wing. His cause of death is unknown but he is buried in Newcastle-upon-Tyne (All Saints) Cemetery. |
18-Sep |
LAC |
DELLOW, LEONARD ALFRED (60764) |
An Armourer, he was killed whilst flying in RE8, D4698 of No 30 Sqn, which spun into the ground from 300 ft at Kasvin and is buried in Tehran War Cemetery. |
18-Sep |
Flt Lt |
NUTTALL, FRANK MC, DFC, AFC |
He was killed whilst flying in RE8, D4698 of No 30 Sqn, which spun into the ground from 300 ft at Kasvin and is buried in Tehran War Cemetery. |
19-Sep |
LAC |
RANDALL, ERNEST JAMES (13538) |
He had been transferred on 6 Dec 1919 to 'E' Class Reserve having previously served as a Rigger (Aero) with No 31 Training Sqn. He died at 'Sunnybank', Kintbury, Berkshire from pulmonary TB and asthma and is buried in Kintbury (Christ Church) Churchyard. |
20-Sep |
LAC |
TURNER, SIDNEY THOMAS (211321) |
He had been discharged on 22 Feb 1919 as unfit for further service having previously served as a Carpenter with Battersea Experimental Works. His cause of death is unknown but he is buried in Biscot (Holy Trinity) Churchyard. |
21-Sep |
Fg Off |
DREW, JOHN |
He had been transferred to the Unemployed List on 24 Jun 1920, prior to which he had been serving as a Technical Officer with the Directorate of Lands, a role he continued to fulfil as a civilian and died in the RAF Central Hospital, Finchley from a malignant endocardiac condition, he is buried in East Finchley Cemetery and St Marylebone Crematorium.. |
22-Sep |
Fg Off |
BOCKETT-PUGH, HENRY CHARLES EDWARD DFC |
He was serving with No 84 Sqn in Iraq and was shot down whilst dropping food in DH9A, F2838 to the stranded vessel 'Greenfly'. Landing in a river at Samawahon he was seen to wade ashore but was captured and later killed at Dangatora. He is commemorated on the Basra Memorial. |
22-Sep |
Cdt |
JAMES, WALLACE HENRY (171261) |
He had been discharged on 28 Dec 1918 as surplus to RAF requirements whilst under training in Canada. His cause of death is unknown but he is buried in Hamilton Cemetery. |
22-Sep |
Fg Off |
McDONALD, IAN DONALD RAY MC, DFC |
He was serving with No 84 Sqn in Iraq and was shot down whilst dropping food in DH9A, F2838 to the stranded vessel 'Greenfly'. Landing in a river at Samawahon he was seen to wade ashore but was captured and later killed at Dangatora. He is commemorated on the Basra Memorial. |
22-Sep |
AC2 |
STRATFORD, VICTOR JAMES (157126) |
He died in Halton General Hospital from tubercular meningitis whilst serving as a Rigger (Aero) at the School of Technical Training and is buried in Halton (St Michael) Churchyard. |
24-Sep |
AC2 |
WAITE, FREDERICK WILLUAM (332290) |
He died in 3rd British General Hospital, Basra from malaria whilst serving as a Driver (Petrol) with No 55 Sqn and is buried in Basra War Cemetery |
26-Sep |
AC1 |
SWALE, ERNEST (131122) |
He died in Imtarfa Military Hospital, Malta from chronic nephritis whilst serving as a Turner with No 267 Sqn and is buried in Imtarfa Military Cemetery. |
27-Sep |
AC2 |
WILLIAMS, FRED MORRIS (340730) |
He died in the station hospital, Lahore from Addison's disease whilst serving as a Clerk (General) with the Air Depot, India and is commemorated on the Karachi 1914-1918 War Memorial. |
29-Sep |
Maj |
PERCY-SMITH, VERNON |
Originally an officer in the Indian Army, he had relinquished his commission on 1 Jan 1919 on account of ill health contracted on active service having previously served as a Admin Officer with the Reserve Depot. His cause of death is unknown but he is commemorated on the Kirkee 1914-1918 Memorial. |
03-Oct |
Pte 2 |
BINES, IVOR CYRIL (124450) |
He had been discharged on 24 Jun 1918 as medically unfit for further service whilst training as a Rigger (Aero) with the School of Technical Training. His cause of death is unknown but he is buried in Cardiff (Cathays Cemetery. |
03-Oct |
Flt Lt |
HALSTED, FRANCIS NEVILLE DSC, DFC |
He was serving at the Seaplane Repair Base, Feneraki, Turkey and is believed to have drowned following the collision of a tug and the motor launch in which he was travelling, he is commemorated on the Hollybrook Memorial, Southampton. |
04-Oct |
LAC |
MUNDY, CYRIL G (19886) |
He had been transferred on 12 Apr 1919 to 'G' Class Reserve having previously served as a Fitter (General) with No 5 (Eastern) Aircraft Repair Depot. His cause of death is unknown but he is buried in Rhondda (Treorchy) Cemetery. |
04-Oct |
Pte 2 |
SMITH, ERNEST (285687) |
He had been discharged on 30 Sep 1918 as medically unfit for further service whilst under training at the Reserve Depot. His cause of death is unknown but he is buried in Birmingham (Lodge Hill) Cemetery. |
04-Oct |
AC1 |
YATES, WILLIAM (340681) |
He died in the station hospital at Bangalore from influenza whilst serving as a Cook with No 3 Sqn and is commemorated on the Madras 1914-1918 War Memorial, Chennai. |
06-Oct |
AC2 |
LEIGHTON, JAMES GRAY (125438) |
He had been discharged on 18 Feb 1919 as unfit for further service due to tubercle of the lung whilst serving as a Driver with No 49 Wing HQ. His cause of death is unknown but he is buried in Dunoon Cemetery. |
07-Oct |
AC2 (Act Cpl) |
MORRISON, WALTER JAMES (15270) |
He was killed in a motor accident involving a lorry at Aboukir whilst serving as a Wireless Operator at the Aircraft Depot, Egypt and is buried in Alexandria (Chatby) Military and War Memorial Cemetery. |
07-Oct |
LAC |
NEWTON, HERBERT WILLIAM (337863) |
He was killed in a motor accident involving a lorry at Aboukir whilst serving as a Driver (Petrol) with the MT Section, Aircraft Depot, Egypt and is buried in Alexandria (Chatby) Military and War Memorial Cemetery. |
09-Oct |
Pte |
GLOVER, THOMAS HENRY (61142) |
He had been transferred on 25 Mar 1919 to 'G' Class Reserve whilst serving as a Batman with No 17 Reserve Lorry Park. His cause of death is unknown but he is buried in Rawtenstall Cemetery. |
10-Oct |
Flt Lt |
RICHARDSON, GURTH ALWYN |
A Technical Officer. he was died from wounds sustained in a ambush whilst on patrol with the Naval Detachment near Bandon, County Cork, Ireland, for which he was mentioned in despatches and is commemorated on the Hollybrook Memorial, Southampton. |
12-Oct |
Sgt |
THOMPSON, WILLIE ALFRED (166128) |
He died in Maryhill Military Hospital, cause unknown, whilst serving as a Drill Instructor with Glasgow Recruiting Office and is buried in Glasgow Western Necropolis. |
14-Oct |
AC2 |
BARBER, WILLIAM SAMUEL CHARLES (326740) |
He was serving as a Fitter/Driver (Petrol) at the Electrical and Wireless School, Flowerdown and was considered to have committed suicide by hanging himself, he is buried in Winchester (West Hill) Old Cemetery. |
14-Oct |
AC1 |
CARPENTER, FRANK (242281) |
He had been transferred on 23 Apr 1919 to 'G' Class Reserve whilst serving as a Clerk (General) with the London Photo Centre. His cause of death is unknown but he is buried in Highgate Cemetery. |
14-Oct |
Cpl |
MILLS, MAURICE (3764) |
He had been transferred in Apr 1919 to 'G' Class Reserve having previously served as a Tinsmith and Sheet Metal Worker with Engine Repair Shop. He died from a fractured skull sustained when he committed suicide by throwing himself from a telegraph pole into the Birmingham Canal at Smethwick and is buried in Middleton Old Cemetery. |
14-Oct |
Cpl |
SCOTT, WALTER PERCY (68494) |
He had been transferred from the Dispersal Centre at Crystal Palace on 28 Feb 1919 to 'G' Class Reserve having previously served as a Clerk (Pay) with No 204 Training Depot Station. His cause of death is unknown but he is buried in Highgate Cemetery. |
17-Oct |
Fg Off |
HILLS, WILLIAM HENRY |
He was serving as an Admin Officer at No 1 Stores Depot (Medical Stores) when he committed suicide by corrosive sublimate poisoning and is buried in Greenwich Cemetery. |
18-Oct |
Obs Off |
GARNER, ERNEST JAMES |
He was killed when Fairey IIIB, N9257 of H.M.S. "Pegasus" spun into the sea after take off . His pilot Fg Off F H Isaac was injured and Garner is buried in Haidar Pasha Cemetery. |
22-Oct |
Flt Sgt |
DAVIES, WILLIAM JOHN (8952) |
He had been transferred on 9 Apr 1919 to 'G' Class Reserve whilst serving as a Clerk (General) with Equipment & Personnel Depot, Chingford . His cause of death is unknown but he is buried in Ystrad Mynach (Holy Trinity) Churchyard. |
27-Oct |
Lt |
FERGUSON, JOHN ALVIN ARTHUR |
He had been transferred to the Unemployed List on 20 Feb 1919 shortly after being repatriated from being a Prisoner of War. He was captured in March 1918 whilst serving as a Pilot with No 62 Sqn. His cause of death is unknown but he is buried in Toronto (Mount Pleasant) Cemetery. |
01-Nov |
AC2 |
MARSHALL, ALEC (333247) |
A Fitter (Armourer), he was killed when a 112 lb bomb on DH9A, E779 of No 84 Sqn exploded accidentally. He is buried in Basra War Cemetery. |
01-Nov |
Cpl |
STEWART, WILLIAM BISHOP (340380) |
He died in Ras-el-Tin Military Hospital, Alexandria from acute alcoholic poisoning whilst serving as a Cook at the Aircraft Depot (Egypt) and is buried in Alexandria (Chatby) Military and War Memorial Cemetery. |
01-Nov |
AC2 |
WALLWORK, WALLACE (248661) |
A Fitter (Aero Engine), he killed when a 112lb bomb on DH9A, E779 of No 84 Sqn exploded accidentally. He is buried in Basra War Cemetery. |
03-Nov |
AC2 |
EARL, JAMES BRADFORD PURDIE (165660) |
He was serving as a Drill Instructor at the School of Technical Training (Manston) and died in Shorncliffe Military Hospital from catarrhal jaundice and is buried in Glasgow Western Necropolis. |
04-Nov |
Fg Off |
FENWICK, HORACE EDGAR |
He was serving with No 24 Sqn and was killed whilst flying as the passenger in Bristol Fighter, F4852, which struck a tree in fog whilst returning from a wireless exercise at Winchester, he is buried inSt Albans Cemetery. |
04-Nov |
Fg Off |
PROUT, HAROLD OLIVER AFC |
He was killed whilst flying Bristol Fighter, F4852 of No 24 Sqn, which struck a tree in fog and is buried in Croydon (Mitcham Road) Cemetery . |
05-Nov |
Boy |
LEWIS, ALFRED EDWARD (326982) |
He died in the Infectious Diseases Hospital at Halton from cerebral spinal meningitis whilst serving with No 1 School of Technical Training and is buried in Halton (St Michael) Churchyard. |
09-Nov |
Clk 3 |
DRAYTON, WILLIAM GEORGE (164637) |
He had been discharged on 12 Oct 1918 after only five months service whilst serving as a Clerk or Storeman at Bicester. His cause of death is unknown but he is buried in Gateshead (Saltwell) Cemetery. CWGC states his rank was Corporal but his records do not confirm this. |
18-Nov |
Cpl |
COLE, WILLIAM (290074) |
He had been discharged on 27 Jan 1919 on medical grounds whilst serving as an Aircrafthand at Pulham. His cause of death is unknown but he is buried in Grangegorman Military Cemetery. |
22-Nov |
AC2 |
LEES, JAMES HERBERT (276672) |
He had been transferred from Kinross Dispersal Centre on 21 Dec 1919 to 'G' Class Reserve prior to which he had been serving as a Machinist with No 10 Wing Works Sqn. His cause of death is unknown but he is buried in Great Lever (St Michael) Churchyard. |
27-Nov |
Sgt |
BROOKS, WALTER (2687) |
He had been transferred on 29 Dec 1919 to 'G' Class reserve prior to which he had been serving as an Carpenter with No 222 Sqn. His cause of death is unknown but he is buried in Middlewich Cemetery. |
29-Nov |
AC1 |
GOODILL, ARTHUR LEONARD (295261) |
A Fitter (Aero Engine), he was killed when DH10, E9062 of No 216 Sqn crashed whilst approaching to land. He is buried in Cairo War Memorial Cemetery. Fg Off C O Rigden was also killed whilst Fg Off S T B Cripps was seriously injured. |
29-Nov |
Fg Off |
RIGDEN, C O |
He was killed when DH10, E9062 of No 216 Sqn crashed whilst approaching to land. He is buried in Cairo War Memorial Cemetery. AC1 Goodill was also killed and Fg Off S T B Cripps was seriously injured. |
30-Nov |
Flt Lt |
SHIRLEY, FRANK LAWRENCE JAMES MC |
He died in Fitzjohn's Hospital at Rugby from dysentery whilst serving as a Staff Officer at HQ No 7 Group and is buried in Rugby (Clifton Road) Cemetery. |
01-Dec |
AC2 |
CADDY, ALBERT HENRY (300429) |
He had been discharged on 30 Jan 1919 as unfit for further service, suffering from pulmonary TB prior to which he had been serving as a Batman with the Balloon Training Wing. His cause of death is unknown but he is buried in Beverley (Queensgate) Cemetery. |
02-Dec |
Cpl |
NICOLL, JOHN (285308) |
He had been transferred on 26 Feb 1919 to 'G' Class Reserve prior to which he had been serving as a Batman with the Air & Infantry Co-operation School. His cause of death is unknown but he is buried in Aberdeen (Allenvale) Cemetery. |
05-Dec |
LAC |
RAPLEY, RICHARD ALAN (11075) |
He had been transferred on 20 Jun 1920 to 'E' Class Reserve prior to which he had been serving as a Wireless Operator with the Wireless Experimental Establishment. He died in Bromley Cottage Hospital from tonsillitis and is buried in Gateshead (Saltwell) Cemetery. |
07-Dec |
Capt |
IRA-SMITH, HERBERT WILLIAM EDWIN |
He had been transferrd to the Unemployed List on 19 Sep 1919, prior to which he had been serving as a Admin Officer with No 16 Training Depot, Egypt. His cause of death is unknown but he is buried in Tehran War Cemetery. |
08-Dec |
Lt |
McMAHAN, WILLIAM JOHN |
He had relinquished his commission on 16 Dec 1918 on ceasing to be employed prior to which he had been serving with No 34 Training Depot Station. His cause of death is unknown but he is buried in Wyoming Public Cemetery. |
08-Dec |
Fg Off |
SIDEBOTTOM, WILLIAM DFC |
He was flying DH9, E780 of No 30 Sqn on a raid against Enzeli when he was forced to make a forced landing and was shot by the Bolsheviks as he tried to escape, he is commemorated on the Tehran Memorial. |
09-Dec |
Fg Off |
ESSELL, ROBERT NARCISSUS |
He was killed whilst flying Bristol F2B, D7867 of No 6 Sqn, which crashed in a forced landing at Tauk during a ferry flight to Kirkuk and is buried in Baghdad (North Gate) War Cemetery. |
12-Dec |
AM1 |
DAVISON, JOHN HUTCHINSON (342352) |
He should have enlisted in July 1920 and probably served with No 11 Irish Wing. . His cause of death is unknown but he is buried in Alnwick Cemetery. |
15-Dec |
AC2 |
BAMBURY, FREDERICK JAMES (125057) |
He had been discharged on 14 Feb 1920 suffering from dementia with paralysis prior to which he had been serving as a Carpenter with No 28 Training Depot Station. His cause of death is unknown but he is buried in Manchester (Philips Park) Cemetery. |
16-Dec |
LAC |
SANGWAY, CHARLES JOHN (233220) |
He had been transferred on 13 Aug 1919 to 'G' Class Reserve prior to which he had been serving as an Electrician with No 72 Sqn. His cause of death is unknown but he is buried in or was cremated at East Finchley Cemetery and St Marylebone Crematorium. |
18-Dec |
AC1 |
CRADOCK, JAMES EDWARD (93767) |
He had been transferred on 15 Nov 1919 to 'G' Class Reserve prior to which he had been serving as a Fitter (Aero Engine) with No 7 Sqn. His cause of death is unknown but he is buried in Abney Park Cemetery. |
18-Dec |
Lt |
KIERAN, JOHN FREDERICK JOSEPH |
His appointment was terminated on 23 Feb 1919, prior to which he had been serving as a Pilot with No 11 Training Depot Station. His cause of death is unknown but he is buried in Montreal (Notre Dame des Neiges) Cemetery. |
19-Dec |
AC2 |
YOUNG, DOUGLAS (263182) |
He had been transferred on 30 Nov 1919 to 'G' Class Reserve prior to which he had been serving as a Rigger (Aero) with No 70 Sqn. His cause of death is unknown but he is buried in Benwell (St James) Churchyard. |
20-Dec |
Lt (Fg Off) |
JOYCE, JAMES ALFRED |
He had been transferred to the Unemployed List on 26 Apr 1920 and died in Gillingham Hospital. Prior to discharge he had been serving at the School of Technical Training (Boys) and is buried in Gillingham (Woddlands) Cemetery. |
23-Dec |
Boy |
METCALFE, JOSEPH (326554) |
He had been discharged on 7 Nov 1919 as unfit for further service prior to which he had been serving as a Boy at Halton Camp. His cause of death is unknown but he is buried in Pudsey Cemetery. |
24-Dec |
Sgt |
READ, WALTER SAMUEL (332625) MM |
He died in the RAF Hospital, Halton from pulmonary tuberculosis whilst serving as an Aircrafthand with 'M' Section, Halton Camp and is buried in Halton (St Michael) Churchyard. |
25-Dec |
LAC |
JEFFREYS, DAVID JOHN (96585) |
He had been transferred on 5 Feb 1920 to 'G' Class Reserve prior to which he had been serving as a Aircrafthand with Aeroplane Supply Depot, Egypt. His cause of death is unknown but he is buried in Llanymynech (St Agatha) Churchyard. |
30-Dec |
AC2 |
CONLAN, JAMES W (138912) |
He was serving as a Wireless Operator with No 30 Sqn when he committed suicide by cutting his throat and is buried in Baghdad (North Gate) War Cemetery. |
30-Dec |
Flt Sgt |
WALTERS, MORGAN (2478) |
He had been transferred on 5 May 1920 to 'E' Class Reserve prior to which he had been serving as a Carpenter (Group 2) with No 97 Sqn. He died at home from a cerebral abscess and is buried in Gwaun-cae-Gurwen (Carmel) Congregational Burial Ground. |
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