2nd Lt George Ede Hunt.

[Bob Coulson]

This young man was "killed whilst flying" aged 19 on July 21st 1918.

Would be grateful for any further info if anyone can oblige.

Bob.

[Bob Coulson]

Just found out his name is George Edward Hunt formerly KOYLI.

Bob.

[Stebie9173]

Here's his commission as George Ede Hunt, KOYLI, ex Cadet unit:

http://www.gazettes-online.co.uk/archiveVi...;selHonourType=

Also:

The undermentioned are granted temp. Commns. as 2nd Lts. (Observer Officers) :—

31st July 1918.

G. E. Hunt (2nd Lt., Yorks. L.I., T.F.).

http://www.gazettes-online.co.uk/archiveVi...;selHonourType=

cancelled by:

http://www.gazettes-online.co.uk/archiveVi...;selHonourType=

The Times 5-8-1918

HUNT - On Sunday 21st July, accidentally killed in Wiltshire, Second Lieutenant George E. Hunt, Sec. Lt. K.O.Y.L.I. attached R.A.F., only son of the late C. E. Hunt Esq. of Redcar, and Mrs T. J. Dickson, of "Glenroyd", Marton.

Steve.

Steve.

[Bob Coulson]

Great stuff Steve, many thanks for taking the time to do the look ups, very grateful.

Bob.

[Dolphin]

Bob

2Lt G E Hunt was flying as observer in DH 9 C6125, from No 1 School of Navigation and Bomb Dropping, when he was killed in a flying accident on 21 July 1918. The pilot, Lt G A LeMoine, was unhurt when C6125 was forced to land downwind in a cornfield and overturned.

I hope that this helps.

Gareth

[Bob Coulson]

Excellent Gareth, thank you very much.

He's buried at Christ Church Coatham in Redcar quite close to me, his family obviously brought the body back to the north east.

Bob.