Royal Air Force.
Set up as the 4th Armed Force of The UK in 1918 by the amalgamation of the Royal Flying Corps & the Royal Naval Air Service.
The Commonwealth War Graves Commission has 6425 recorded WW1 deaths for the Royal Air Force.
AGG,
William Tom.
Flight Cadet.
48th Training Depot.
Royal Air Force.
Newport Cemetery,
Lincoln, UK.
Saturday 26-10-1918.
William Tom.
Flight Cadet.
48th Training Depot.
Royal Air Force.
Newport Cemetery,
Lincoln, UK.
Saturday 26-10-1918.
ASHWORTH,
Richard.
Boy, 326392.
Recruit Squadron (Cranwell),
Royal Air Force.
Newport Cemetery,
Lincoln, UK.
Saturday 29-03-1919.
Age 17.
Son of Joseph & Janet Ashworth of Gabbotts Farm, Withnell, Chorley, Lancashire, UK.
Richard.
Boy, 326392.
Recruit Squadron (Cranwell),
Royal Air Force.
Newport Cemetery,
Lincoln, UK.
Saturday 29-03-1919.
Age 17.
Son of Joseph & Janet Ashworth of Gabbotts Farm, Withnell, Chorley, Lancashire, UK.
BARNES,
Albert.
Air Mechanic 1sr Class,
(1st Private), 114766.
14th Balloon Section,
Royal Air Force
Berles New Military Cemetery,
Pas-de-Calais, France.
Tuesday 16-07-1918.
Husband of Nora Barnes of Cyclist Street, Higher Ardwick, Manchester, UK.
Stone Insciption :-
In Loving Memory Of My Blue Eyed Darling.
Albert.
Air Mechanic 1sr Class,
(1st Private), 114766.
14th Balloon Section,
Royal Air Force
Berles New Military Cemetery,
Pas-de-Calais, France.
Tuesday 16-07-1918.
Husband of Nora Barnes of Cyclist Street, Higher Ardwick, Manchester, UK.
Stone Insciption :-
In Loving Memory Of My Blue Eyed Darling.
BELGRAVE, (MC & Bar).
James Dacres. Captain. 60th Squadron, Royal Air Force & 2nd Battalion, Oxford & Buckingham Light Infantry. Grove Town Cemetery, Meaulte, Somme, France. Thursday 13-06-1918. Age 21. born in Kensington London & was the second son of Dalrymple James Belgrave (Barrister at Law, Inner Temple) & Isabel Belgrave of "Braemar" Sandown, Isle of Wight. He was educated at Royal Military College, Sandhurst & commissioned Second Lieutenant with the Oxford & Bucks Light Infantry. On 27 October 1916 he was seconded to the Royal Flying Corps, serving in 45 Squadron, flying the Sopwith 1½ Strutter. He shot down six enemy aircraft between February and May 1917. On 1 September 1917 he was appointed flight commander with the temporary rank of Captain.[11] After serving in 61 Squadron on Home Defence duties, he returned to France in April 1918 to serve in 60 Squadron, and flying the S.E.5a he shot down twelve more aircraft in May and June, bringing his total up to 18. Belgrave was killed in action about four miles east of Albert on 13 June 1918 Stone inscription :- "Thy Will Be Done ". |
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BRIDGER,
Ernest Edmund Alfred.
Serjeant, R/16300.
57th Squadron,
Royal Air Force, &
King's Royal Rifle Corps.
Huby-St. Leu British Cemetery,
Pas-de-Calais, France.
Friday 16-08-1918.
Age 21.
Son of Alfred George & Clara Annie Bridger of Kenneth Road, Chadwell Heath, Essex, UK. Born at Barking, Essex.
Stone Inscription :-
"He Fought The Fight, His Race Is Run,Thy Will Be Done".
Ernest Edmund Alfred.
Serjeant, R/16300.
57th Squadron,
Royal Air Force, &
King's Royal Rifle Corps.
Huby-St. Leu British Cemetery,
Pas-de-Calais, France.
Friday 16-08-1918.
Age 21.
Son of Alfred George & Clara Annie Bridger of Kenneth Road, Chadwell Heath, Essex, UK. Born at Barking, Essex.
Stone Inscription :-
"He Fought The Fight, His Race Is Run,Thy Will Be Done".
BURGE,
J.G.
Private 2nd Class, 186096.
31st Depot Training Station,
Royal Air Force.
Newport Cemetery,
Lincoln, UK.
Tuesday 26-11-1918.
Age 35.
Husband of Rosina Burge of Garrow House, East Harptree, Bristol, UK.
J.G.
Private 2nd Class, 186096.
31st Depot Training Station,
Royal Air Force.
Newport Cemetery,
Lincoln, UK.
Tuesday 26-11-1918.
Age 35.
Husband of Rosina Burge of Garrow House, East Harptree, Bristol, UK.
CLARKE,
Hubert Wilton.
Lieutenant.
Royal Air Force.
Dury Mill British Cemetery,
Pas-de-Calais, France.
02-09-1918.
Age 19.
Son of Albert Edwin & Clara Anna Clarke of St. John's Cottage, Copse Hill, Wimbledon, London, UK.
Hubert Wilton.
Lieutenant.
Royal Air Force.
Dury Mill British Cemetery,
Pas-de-Calais, France.
02-09-1918.
Age 19.
Son of Albert Edwin & Clara Anna Clarke of St. John's Cottage, Copse Hill, Wimbledon, London, UK.
CROFT,
Frank Richard.
Air Mechanic 2nd Class, 90116.
12th Squadron,
Royal Air Force.
Wailly Orchard Cemetery,
Pas-de-Calais, France.
29-05-1918.
Age 18.
Son of H.E. & Marion Croft of Highgate Road, Kentish Town, London, UK.
Frank Richard.
Air Mechanic 2nd Class, 90116.
12th Squadron,
Royal Air Force.
Wailly Orchard Cemetery,
Pas-de-Calais, France.
29-05-1918.
Age 18.
Son of H.E. & Marion Croft of Highgate Road, Kentish Town, London, UK.
CRONE,
Leonard.
Second Lieutenant.
47th Squadron,
Royal Air Force.
Newport Cemetery,
Lincoln, UK.
01-07-1918.
Age 27.
Son of William & Caroline Crone of Ontario, Canada. Husband of Mrs. B. Crone (nee Irvin) of East 27, Indiana Avenue, Spokane, Washington, USA.
Leonard.
Second Lieutenant.
47th Squadron,
Royal Air Force.
Newport Cemetery,
Lincoln, UK.
01-07-1918.
Age 27.
Son of William & Caroline Crone of Ontario, Canada. Husband of Mrs. B. Crone (nee Irvin) of East 27, Indiana Avenue, Spokane, Washington, USA.
DAVIDSON,
George Edward.
Second Lieutenant.
34th Training Depot Station,
Royal Air Force.
Newport Cemetery,
Lincoln, UK.
13-10-1918.
Age 19.
Son of George Edwin Davidson & Catherine Amelia Coutts (formerly Davidson) 0f 2703, Hemlock Street, Vancouver, British Columbia.
George Edward.
Second Lieutenant.
34th Training Depot Station,
Royal Air Force.
Newport Cemetery,
Lincoln, UK.
13-10-1918.
Age 19.
Son of George Edwin Davidson & Catherine Amelia Coutts (formerly Davidson) 0f 2703, Hemlock Street, Vancouver, British Columbia.
DENISON,
John.
Second Lieutenant.
Royal Air Force.
Pernes British Cemetery,
Pas-de-Calais, France.
13-04-1918.
Age 18.
Son of Herbert & Clara Denison of Leeds, Yorkshire, UK.
This mans stone states that he was Royal Naval Air Service but, as from 01-04-1918 he became Royal Air Force.
John.
Second Lieutenant.
Royal Air Force.
Pernes British Cemetery,
Pas-de-Calais, France.
13-04-1918.
Age 18.
Son of Herbert & Clara Denison of Leeds, Yorkshire, UK.
This mans stone states that he was Royal Naval Air Service but, as from 01-04-1918 he became Royal Air Force.
ELMER,
Fredrick.
Sergeant, 148188.
3rd Aircraft Repair Depot,
Royal Air Force.
Newport Cemetery,
Lincoln, UK.
30-10-1918.
Age 42.
Husband of Agnes Elmer of Commercial Road, Alford, Lincolnshire, UK.
Fredrick.
Sergeant, 148188.
3rd Aircraft Repair Depot,
Royal Air Force.
Newport Cemetery,
Lincoln, UK.
30-10-1918.
Age 42.
Husband of Agnes Elmer of Commercial Road, Alford, Lincolnshire, UK.
EVANS,
Griffith William.
Second Lieutenant.
Royal Air Force,
&
Royal Welsh Fusiliers.
Newport Cemetery,
Lincoln, UK.
21-04-1918.
Griffith William.
Second Lieutenant.
Royal Air Force,
&
Royal Welsh Fusiliers.
Newport Cemetery,
Lincoln, UK.
21-04-1918.
FELHAUER,
Carl Varl.
Second Lieutenant.
44th Squadron,
Royal Air Force.
Newport Cemetery,
Lincoln, UK.
09-07-1918.
Age 21.
Son of Andrew & Alice Felhauer of Cawston, British Columbia, Canada. Enlisted at Moosejaw, Saskatchewan, Canada. Born in Iowa, USA.
Carl Varl.
Second Lieutenant.
44th Squadron,
Royal Air Force.
Newport Cemetery,
Lincoln, UK.
09-07-1918.
Age 21.
Son of Andrew & Alice Felhauer of Cawston, British Columbia, Canada. Enlisted at Moosejaw, Saskatchewan, Canada. Born in Iowa, USA.
FESSER.
Charles Frederic.
Flight Cadet.
44th Squadron,
Royal Air Force.
Newport Cemetery,
Lincoln, UK.
29-07-1918.
Age 30.
Charles Frederic.
Flight Cadet.
44th Squadron,
Royal Air Force.
Newport Cemetery,
Lincoln, UK.
29-07-1918.
Age 30.
FOX,
Benson Charles.
Lieutenant.
34th Training Depot Station,
Royal Air Force.
Newport Cemetery,
Lincoln, UK.
23-07-1917.
Age 22.
Benson Charles.
Lieutenant.
34th Training Depot Station,
Royal Air Force.
Newport Cemetery,
Lincoln, UK.
23-07-1917.
Age 22.
FOX,
Hiram Claude.
Second Lieutenant.
46th Training Depot Station,
Royal Air Force.
Newport Cemetery,
Lincoln, UK.
26-10-1918.
Age 21.
Son of Orrin Hiram & Hattie Marrilla Fox of Huntingville, Quebec, Canada.
Hiram Claude.
Second Lieutenant.
46th Training Depot Station,
Royal Air Force.
Newport Cemetery,
Lincoln, UK.
26-10-1918.
Age 21.
Son of Orrin Hiram & Hattie Marrilla Fox of Huntingville, Quebec, Canada.
HEATER,
Roy Esworth.
Second Lieutenant.
44th Squadron,
Royal Air Force.
Newport Cemetery,
Lincoln, UK.
07-06-1918.
Age 20.
Son of E.E. & Mary J. Heater of 129, Willow Street, Snohomish, Washington, USA. Enlisted in Alberta, Canada. Born at Minto, Iowa, USA.
Roy Esworth.
Second Lieutenant.
44th Squadron,
Royal Air Force.
Newport Cemetery,
Lincoln, UK.
07-06-1918.
Age 20.
Son of E.E. & Mary J. Heater of 129, Willow Street, Snohomish, Washington, USA. Enlisted in Alberta, Canada. Born at Minto, Iowa, USA.
HEYWOOD,
Francis Kirkman.
Lieutenant.
98th Squadron,
Royal Air Force.
Grevillers British Cemetery,
Pas-de-Calais, France.
01-10-1918.
Age 29.
Son of John Heywood of Deansgate, Manchester, UK. Husband of Constance Heywood of "Woodheys", Wilbraham Road, Chorlton-cum-Hardy, Manchester.
Francis Kirkman.
Lieutenant.
98th Squadron,
Royal Air Force.
Grevillers British Cemetery,
Pas-de-Calais, France.
01-10-1918.
Age 29.
Son of John Heywood of Deansgate, Manchester, UK. Husband of Constance Heywood of "Woodheys", Wilbraham Road, Chorlton-cum-Hardy, Manchester.
JENNINGS,
Eric Kingsley Young.
Flight Cadet.
48th Training Depot Station,
Royal Air Force.
Newport Cemetery,
Lincoln, UK.
18-08-1918.
Eric Kingsley Young.
Flight Cadet.
48th Training Depot Station,
Royal Air Force.
Newport Cemetery,
Lincoln, UK.
18-08-1918.
LEVY,
Aaron.
Air Mechanic 3rd Class, 98128.
Royal Air Force,
Attached:-
Royal Garrison Artillery.
Etaples Military Cemetery,
Pas-de-Calais, France.
20-05-1918.
Age 19.
Son of Mr. & Mrs. Jacob Levy of Aplsley Place, Glasgow, UK.
Aaron.
Air Mechanic 3rd Class, 98128.
Royal Air Force,
Attached:-
Royal Garrison Artillery.
Etaples Military Cemetery,
Pas-de-Calais, France.
20-05-1918.
Age 19.
Son of Mr. & Mrs. Jacob Levy of Aplsley Place, Glasgow, UK.
LOWENSTEIN,
Jack Charles.
Lieutenant.
1st Aircraft Supply Depot,
Royal Air Force.
Formerly :-
Private, 905,
1st South African Regiment.
Boulogne Eastern Cemetery,
Pas-de-Calais, France.
09-05-1918.
Age 22.
Son of Mr. O.B. & the late Mrs Lowenstein of Heidelberg, Cape, South Africa.
Jack Charles.
Lieutenant.
1st Aircraft Supply Depot,
Royal Air Force.
Formerly :-
Private, 905,
1st South African Regiment.
Boulogne Eastern Cemetery,
Pas-de-Calais, France.
09-05-1918.
Age 22.
Son of Mr. O.B. & the late Mrs Lowenstein of Heidelberg, Cape, South Africa.
TOWNSEND,
William Henry. Lieutenant. 57th Squadron, Royal Air Force. Huby-St. Leu British Cemetery, Pas-de-Calais, France. 23-04-1918. Age 24. Son of William & Jane E. Townsend of Wyoming, Illinois, U.S.A. Husband of Dorothy D. Townsend of Centre Street, Cambridge, Massachusetts, U.S.A. Graduate of Dartmouth College, 1915. |