Captain Douglas Baird Richardson RFC

[kingsnorth36]

I am trying to find out some more on how Captain Richardson met his death, He was Killed In action on 29/7/1916 with 29 squadron. But I cant find any more on him, cany anyone shed some light on his death or perhapd earlier career. All assistance appreciated

[Stebie9173]

London Gazette 15-2-1916

ESTABLISHMENTS.

ROYAL FLYING CORPS.

Military Wing.

The undermentioned appointments made:—

Flying Officers—

Dated 3rd February, 1916.

Lieutenant D. B. Richardson, Welsh Royal Engineers, Territorial Force.

LG 26-7-1916

ROYAL FLYING CORPS.

Mil. Wing.—The undermentioned appts. are made: —

Flight Comdrs.—From Flying Officers, and to be temp. Capts. whilst so empld.—

Lt. R. G. Gould, Spec. Res. 20th June 1916.

Lt. D. B. Richardson, Welsh Divl. Engrs., R.E., T.F. 22nd June 1916.

Hope this helps,

Steve.

[Dolphin]

Kingsnorth

Capt D B Richardson was killed in an accident while flying FE 8 6380 on 29 July 1916.

I hope this helps.

Gareth

[kingsnorth36]

Kingsnorth

Capt D B Richardson was killed in an accident while flying FE 8 6380 on 29 July 1916.

I hope this helps.

Gareth

Hi I had him in my book as Killed in action ?

[Dolphin]

Kingsnorth

Airmen Died indicates that he was killed while flying, ie in an accident, and he isn't listed in The Sky Their Battlefield which covers the RFC/RNAS/RAF/AFC combat losses. Perhaps he was killed in action, but not directly by the enemy.

Regards

Gareth

[Myrtle]

He is listed as Douglas Birch Richardson on the CWGC site.