DaveBrigg Posted 10 August , 2005 Share Posted 10 August , 2005 Does anyone have information about Lieutenant William Stuart Bean of 30 Sqdn RFC (and formerly Royal Engineers)? His CWGC record lists date of death as 21/01/1918, age 26. He was the son of a brewer, and former pupil of our school. I have managed to visit his house, and brewery (sadly closed) but have only a brief account of 30 Sqn at this time. British forces at war in Iraq - who'd have thought it... Many thanks Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stebie9173 Posted 11 August , 2005 Share Posted 11 August , 2005 Any of this new to you? London Gazette 2-2-1915 ROYAL ENGINEERS East Riding (Fortress) Engineers, Electric Lights Company; William Stuart Bean to be Second Lieutenant. Dated 17th December, 1914. ---- London Gazette 2-5-1917 ROYAL ENGINEERS. 2nd Lt. (temp. Lt.) W. S. Bean to relinquish his temp, rank on alteration in posting. 26th Sept. 1916. ---- London Gazette 5-5-1917 ROYAL FLYING CORPS. Mil. Wing.—The undermentioned appts. are made: — Flying Officers: 21st Mar. 1917. 2nd Lt. (temp. Lt.) W. S. Bean, R.E., T.F., and to be secd. ---- London Gazette 15-11-1917 TERRITORIAL FORCE. ROYAL ENGINEERS. The undermentioned to be Lts., with precedence as from 1st June 1916. 1st July 1917: — 2nd Lt. W. S. Bean, and to remain seconded. Hope this helps, Steve. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dolphin Posted 11 August , 2005 Share Posted 11 August , 2005 Dave Lt W S Bean and AMII Robert Gregory Castor (186221) were flying DH 4 A7591 of No 30 Sqn RFC when they were killed in action by a direct hit from anti-aircraft fire on 21 January 1918. Twelve aircraft from No 30 Sqn were bombing an advanced German aerodrome at Kifri from 7000 feet when A7591 was shot down. There are a few lines about the raid in Volume 5 of The War in the Air; bombs were seen to explode near aeroplanes on the ground. An attacking bomber [A7591] 'was blown to pieces in the air' by a direct hit. I hope this helps you. Gareth Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveBrigg Posted 11 August , 2005 Author Share Posted 11 August , 2005 Hi Steve & Gareth Many, many thanks for the info. This was all new to me and fills a great hole, as well as giving more leads. The only part I couldn't follow was "R.E., T.F., and to be secd" Presumably the R.E. refers to the Royal Engineers, but unsure of the rest. As for the raid - it doesn't sound like a very pleasant way to die. Best wishes Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dolphin Posted 12 August , 2005 Share Posted 12 August , 2005 The only part I couldn't follow was "R.E., T.F., and to be secd" <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Dave It translates into English as: Royal Engineers, Territorial Force, and to be seconded [to the Royal Flying Corps]. Regards Gareth Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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