RFC question

[phil1963]

Folks,

I am currently researching those listed on a war memorial at a sports club in London and whilst most were in the Army, one is shown as RFC; Lieut. Harold Thomas NOAKES, kia July 27th 1917 attached to 32nd Sqd and one in the RAF; Arthur Burrell THORNE, kia May 18th 1918. The first is buried in Belgium but the second in Norfolk, England.

Do the RAF keep records of RFC casualties or would it be a visit to Kew ----- and what chances of finding a photo and some brief career details would you think?

Phil.

[daggers]

Thorne: try this link:

http://www.flightglobal.com/pdfarchive/view/1918/1918%20-%200546.html

[found by googling the full name; the same applies for Noakes. Both return several hits, including at least one thread on this forum]

D

[phil1963]

Many thanks - found another two memorials that these cricketers are also listed on!!

[Simon Birch]

The Noakes AIR 76 file can be downloaded here: http://www.nationala...1&resultcount=1

& the Thorne file is here: http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/documentsonline/details-result.asp?Edoc_Id=8676604&queryType=1&resultcount=1

Both can be downloaded at £3.50 each.

Thorne had a close call on 8th June 1917, while flying Pup number A6181 in 66 Squadron. He returned but his aircraft was badly shot up.

Simon

[David_Underdown]

Both will probably also have army officers' records in WO 339 or WO 374, particularly Noakes as he died before the creation of the RAF. Those will only be available at Kew

[paul_adam]

Phil,

Found this reference which may be of interest, seems to be the same Noakes

http://www.stockwellwarmemorial.co.uk/names-index/Home/st-andrew-s-war-memorial/harold-thomas-noakes

Paul

[RaySearching]

Phil

Photo and details of Noakes

on the Lijssenthoek project here

regards Ray

[aengland]

Hi Phil

How goes the research into Arthur Burrell Thorne? I live in the next village to where he is buried, and in fact am researching the men who are listed on that memorial. I can supply you with a photograph of his grave if you want it. His nephew was Major General Sir David Thorne (i/c Falklands at one point) and now, sadly, no longer with us. The family are far and few between.

Which memorial is he listed on in London?.... I am intrigued

I have some other 'stuff' on him if you are interested

Andrew