auchonvillerssomme Posted 1 May , 2006 Share Posted 1 May , 2006 Can anyone tell me the circumstances of the death of Robert Abraham Strong 2nd Lt RAF, 273rd Sqn, who died on 1st December 1918. Thanks Mick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dolphin Posted 1 May , 2006 Share Posted 1 May , 2006 Mick Unfortunately, details of post-Armistice casualties are much more difficult to determine than those before 11 November. No 273 Sqn RAF was a Coastal Patrol unit commanded by Major A S Maskell, with detachments based at Covehithe, Westgate and Bacton equipped with DH 4s, DH 9s and Sopwith Camels (for escort duties), plus perhaps some BE 2cs. As far as I can determine, 2Lt Strong's death didn't involve a Camel, a DH 4 or a DH 9. Obviously, the influenza pandemic springs to mind as a possible cause. Sorry I can't help more. Gareth Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
auchonvillerssomme Posted 1 May , 2006 Author Share Posted 1 May , 2006 Mick Unfortunately, details of post-Armistice casualties are much more difficult to determine than those before 11 November. No 273 Sqn RAF was a Coastal Patrol unit commanded by Major A S Maskell, with detachments based at Covehithe, Westgate and Bacton equipped with DH 4s, DH 9s and Sopwith Camels (for escort duties), plus perhaps some BE 2cs. As far as I can determine, 2Lt Strong's death didn't involve a Camel, a DH 4 or a DH 9. Obviously, the influenza pandemic springs to mind as a possible cause. Sorry I can't help more. Gareth Thats ok Gareth. My link to him is that he was buried in the churchyard where I was christened and i have only recently discovered where he lived, which by coincidence was abandoned when compulsory purchased for redevelopment in 1974, of course being 14 at the time i explored the house and picked up a few items including a leather flying helmet..... which (kick myself very hard), i donated to a ATC detachment last year not knowing its history. Mick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J Banning Posted 25 September , 2017 Share Posted 25 September , 2017 Only an 11 year wait for this... I am researching this man for a client and found notice of his death in the Chelmsford Chronicle of Friday 13 December 1918. He died of pneumonia. All best, Jeremy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry_Reeves Posted 25 September , 2017 Share Posted 25 September , 2017 Two records here, he also served with the RNAS it appears: http://discovery.nationalarchives.gov.uk/results/r?_q=robert+abraham+strong TR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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