Bob Coulson Posted 2 July , 2006 Share Posted 2 July , 2006 Would be grateful for any info on this RAF officer killed June 12th 1918, he's on one of my local memorials. Bob. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dolphin Posted 2 July , 2006 Share Posted 2 July , 2006 Bob Lt Max Greville Jones MC (formerly 1st Battalion, Northumberland Fusiliers), and his observer 2Lt Thomas Ellison Brewer, of No 55 Sqn RAF, were flying in DH 4 A7650 when they were killed in action on 12 June 1918. The airmen had taken off from Azelot aerodrome on a height test, when they were involved in combat with a German two-seater over Cheneurières, during which they were shot down and killed. The crew of A7650 are buried at Charmes, France. No 55 Sqn was a day bomber unit of the 41st Wing, RAF, the nucleus of the Independent Force - the RAF's strategic bombing arm. Lt M G Jones was credited with sending an Albatros D.V out of control on 30 September 1917 when flying in DH4 A7418 with AMII S L Leyland as his observer. I hope that this helps. Gareth Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveE Posted 3 July , 2006 Share Posted 3 July , 2006 His MC citation, London Gazette #29584, dated 16th May 1916. Temp. 2nd Lt. Max Greville Jones, 1st Bn.,North'd Fus. For conspicuous coolness and ability in getting his men through wire under heavy fire during an attack. He did excellent work until he was wounded, clearing trenches and consolidating the position won. Link to Gazette is Here Regards Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Coulson Posted 3 July , 2006 Author Share Posted 3 July , 2006 Gareth, Very useful info as always, many thanks for your help. Bob. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Coulson Posted 3 July , 2006 Author Share Posted 3 July , 2006 Steve, We were typing at the same time. The additional info on his MC is most welcome, many thanks. Bob. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveE Posted 3 July , 2006 Share Posted 3 July , 2006 His commission as Second Lieutenant, London Gazette #29242, dated 27th July 1915. INFANTRY. The undermentioned non-commissioned officers and men from the 28th (County of London) Battalion, The London Regiment (Artists Rifles), unless otherwise stated, to be temporary Second Lieutenants. Dated 10th July, 1915: — The Northumberland Fusiliers. Private E. G. Passingham. Private A. J. Probert. Private M. G. Jones, from Army Service Corps. Link to Gazette is Here His Medal Index Card Medal card of Jones, M G Corps Regiment No Rank Army Service Corps M2/019722 Private Northumberland Fusiliers Lieutenant Royal Air Force Lieutenant Date 1914-1920 Catalogue reference WO 372/11 Link to card is Here Regards Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stebie9173 Posted 3 July , 2006 Share Posted 3 July , 2006 Appointment as Flying Officer next please, Steve. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveE Posted 3 July , 2006 Share Posted 3 July , 2006 As you wish His appointment as a Flying Officer, London Gazette #30027, dated 19 April 1917. ROYAL FLYING CORPS. Mil. Wing. The undermentioned appts. are made: — Flying Officers. 27th Mar. 1917. Temp. 2nd Lt. M. G. Jones, M.C.,North'd. Fus. Link to Gazette is Here Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Coulson Posted 3 July , 2006 Author Share Posted 3 July , 2006 Bloody marvellous Gents, many many thanks. Bob. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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