2 AM Coyle

[bruce]

I have been contacted by a friend who is clearing out her Mother's house. She has come across a postcard addressed to

2AM Coyle

Regt No. 29611

Tent No. 21 J Sect

R. Flying Corps Depot

Farnborough

Hants

I think that means that hw was a Second Class Air Mechanic, based the  depot in Farnborough.

I have checked CWGC, and he doesn't seem to have died, but she would like to know who this man was, and for any more info.

I have no idea of how to research aviators, even those who remained on the ground, and so would appreciate some help.

 

Lest my manners desert me, can I say thanks to anyone who replies in advance.

 

Bruce

 

[IPT]

He seems to have been Robert Coyle, born 1877.

 

I haven't got FMP at the moment, but he has papers on there - https://search.findmypast.co.uk/search/united-kingdom-records?lastname=coyle&keywords=29611

 

 

[bruce]

Many thanks for the reply.

At least I now have a Christian name.

I don't have FMP

 

bruce

[little bob]

Robert Coyle  born 31/01/1877. Enlisted R.F.C. 29/05/1916, joined R.A.F. 1/04/1917.  Civilian occupation Merchant Tailor.  Next of Kin  Thomas Coyle 44 Gillibrand St., Chorley, Lancs (father). Served in France 25/07/1916 - 4/02/1917.  

16/01/1917 Admitted to South African Hospital Abberville, Gastritis.

20/01/1917 Transferred  to Le Treport  2nd Canadian General Hospital.

4/02/1917 Admitted to 2nd Western General Hospital Manchester.

 

Bob

[kenf48]

His peacetime occupation  was a merchant tailor.  He was most likely conscripted (or perhaps Derby Scheme), record shows mobilising and joining the RFC on the 29th May 1916.  He was sent to France on the 25 July 1916 but suffered poor health and was first admitted to the Convalescent Depot at Etaples on 7 January 1917.  Repatriated  to the UK on 3 February 1917, he remained there for the duration.  

Placed on the RAF Reserve 27/3/1919 and finally discharged 30 April 1920. 

His trade was disciplinarian See this thread which lists tailor