stephen p nunn Posted 21 January Share Posted 21 January Amongst the GW related graves and memorials in Maldon's Cemetery is an inclusion on the Wright family grave at position 41.97. It is to one Alfred FLOWER, a Sergeant (483) in the Royal Air Force, who first served with the Royal Flying Corps from the 12/8/1914. He was the husband of Mrs. A. Flower of 197 High Street, Maldon and died 16/12/1918. Anyone know anything about his story? Best regards. Stephen (Maldon). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stephen p nunn Posted 21 January Author Share Posted 21 January He apparently died at the Harton House Hospital, South Shields. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stephen p nunn Posted 21 January Author Share Posted 21 January His wife was Mrs. D.W. Flower of The Old Court House, Kirkgate, Ripon, Yorkshire. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stephen p nunn Posted 21 January Author Share Posted 21 January Looks like in 1912 he was an Air Mechanic 2nd. Class. Born in Bath in 1894, he married Lily Wright (of Maldon) in 1917 and actually died of influenza. What I can't work out is where he was stationed and what he was doing in 1918? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clive ex RAF plumber Posted 21 January Share Posted 21 January Hi, In 'A contemptible little flying corps' by L.McInnes and J.V. Webb they state '483 A. Flower A recruit on 16 November, 1912. As 2AM, 4 Squadron, served in France from 12 August 1914. Promoted Sergeant (Telephonist) 1 November, 1916 and retained that trade and rank in 1918 RAF Muster Roll.' Regards Clive Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stephen p nunn Posted 22 January Author Share Posted 22 January Thank you very much Clive - so with BEF 4 Squadron to France. Great information. Regards. Stephen (Maldon) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GROBBY Posted 22 January Share Posted 22 January From his record it looks like he was with 76 Sqdn moving to 46 Sqdn on the 25th May 1918 then on to 36 Sqdn on the 15 th June 1918 .He was 5ft 7 1/2 ins Tall with a 32 1/2 in chest Brown hair Grey eyes and a fresh complection if this is the same man . This man married L W Flower Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stephen p nunn Posted 22 January Author Share Posted 22 January Brilliant - thank you GROBBY. Regards. Stephen (Maldon). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clive ex RAF plumber Posted 22 January Share Posted 22 January 2 hours ago, stephen p nunn said: Thank you very much Clive - so with BEF 4 Squadron to France. Great information. Regards. Stephen (Maldon) Hi Stephen, Just checked his medal index card and he was issued with a 1914 Star trio no mention of a clasp, with him dying of influenza in December 1918 he wouldn't have been able to put in a claim for it. He was with 4 Squadron in France from August 1914 therefore there is a good chance he would have qualified for the clasp. Regards Clive Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stephen p nunn Posted 22 January Author Share Posted 22 January Thanks again Clive - the picture is building. Regards. Stephen (Maldon) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John(txic) Posted 22 January Share Posted 22 January Stephen: RFC and RAF men's records can be found on FMP. They're only ever 2 pages, though. One option, as you know his number, is to have a look here: Welcome to RAF Museum Storyvault - RAF Museum Storyvault Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stephen p nunn Posted 22 January Author Share Posted 22 January Hi John - yes he is on there: Flower Service no 483 Rank Sgt Organisation Royal Air Force Trade Tele. Op. Rank (Army / Navy) Sgt Trade (Army / Navy) Telephonist Prisoner of war No Accident Result of accident Remarks Join date November 16th 1912 Promotion date November 1st 1916 Pay shillings 3 Pay pence 3 Terms of enlistment O.E. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matlock1418 Posted 24 January Share Posted 24 January His widow put in a claim for a pension Alfred FLOWER, 483, RAF - Widow b.17.5.95, awarded 16/3 pw from 19.6.19 [widow's rate for a NCO pension Class III / Sgt under the 1918 RW] - also received a £5 grant for expenses. 197 High St, Maldon then 23 Mill Rd, Maldon {as Lilian Minnie BELL} See WFA/Fold3 M Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stephen p nunn Posted 24 January Author Share Posted 24 January Thank you for that additional information M. Regards. Stephen (Maldon). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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