2nd Lieut G.R Horsfall R.F.C, How was he KIA?

[medals1976]

I am researching 2nd Lieutenant George Rowland Horsfall 48 squadron RFC whom was KIA on 20/11/17. I would like to know any information about him, how he was kia and what his squadron were involved in during the period. I also believe he was previously wounded but have nothing further and also he assisted as Observer to Captain Scolte during one of his combat claims. I hope any members can help me.

Thank-you.

[SteveE]

From the London Gazette #30339, dated 18 Oct 1917.

Flying Officers (Observers)—

28th Sept. 1917, with seniority from 21st Aug. 1917: —

Temp. 2nd Lt. G. R. Horsfall, York & Lanc. R., and to be transfd. to R.F.C. Gen. List.

Link to Gazette is Here

Hope this helps

Steve

[medals1976]

Hello Steve, many thanks for your help, I have just gone to the link you gave me and obtained the information.

Kind Regards.

Mike.

[SteveE]

Another Gazette entry, London Gazette #30065, dated 12 May 1917.

REGULAR FORCES.

The undermentioned temp. 2nd Lts. (attd.) (unless otherwise stated) are transferred

to Ser. Bns with seniority shown against their names: —

York & Lanc. R.—

A. G. Garrison. 19th Dec.1916.

P. Munroe. 19th Dec. 1916.

W. Prince. 19th Dec. 1916.

G. Wiokens. 19th Dec. 1916.

E. M. Taylor. 19th Dec. 1916.

G. H. Wood. 19th Dec. 1916.

H. Bell. 19th Dec. 1916.

G. R. Horsfall. 19th Dec. 1916.

Link to Gazette is Here

Regards

Steve

[medals1976]

Very many thanks again Steve, your help is very much appreciated.

[Dolphin]

2Lt George Rowland Horsfall was flying as the observer in Bristol F.2b A7277 when he was killed in action. Unfortunately, the name of his pilot, who apparently survived, doesn't appear in the standard references.

Gareth

[medals1976]

Thanks Gareth for your help. I was led to believe horsfall was a pilot as in "The Sky their battlefield" book he is mentioned as KIA but as you say there is no reference of another member of that aircraft. I wonder if any Forum members know whom the pilot could have been?