BottsGreys Posted 16 November , 2007 Share Posted 16 November , 2007 Any information on this pilot's service/death gratefully received. CWGC: Casualty Details Name: CROUCH, JAMES EDWARD Initials: J E Nationality: United Kingdom Rank: Second Lieutenant Regiment/Service: Royal Air Force Unit Text: 46th Sqdn. Date of Death: 14/08/1918 Casualty Type: Commonwealth War Dead Memorial: ARRAS FLYING SERVICES MEMORIAL Chris Below, snapshot also inscribed on reverse, "2/Lt. Crouch. Shot down in flames (France) August 1918." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dolphin Posted 16 November , 2007 Share Posted 16 November , 2007 Chris 2Lt J E Crouch of No 46 Sqn RAF was flying Sopwith Camel D6631 on an Offensive Patrol, having left Serny aerodrome [or perhaps Poulainville - No 46 Sqn moved there on 14 August] at 1700, and he was seen going down in flames after combat with enemy aircraft south east of Bray at 1745 on 14 August 1918. Vzfw Albert Haussmann of Jasta 13 was credited with shooting him down; it was Haussmann's 9th victory of his eventual 15 before he was killed in action on 16 October. No 46 Sqn lost three Camels in the fight where 2Lt Crouch lost his life: 2Lt G A R Hill in F2086 and 2Lt C E Thorpe in F2112 were both taken Prisoner of War. I hope that this is useful. Gareth Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BottsGreys Posted 16 November , 2007 Author Share Posted 16 November , 2007 Gareth: Fantastic, just the kind of detailed info I was hoping for! Thanks so much--greatly appreciated. Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BottsGreys Posted 14 August , 2009 Author Share Posted 14 August , 2009 In remembrance of Lt. Crouch on the 91st anniversary of his death, I thought I would bring this one back up. Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
per ardua per mare per terram Posted 14 August , 2009 Share Posted 14 August , 2009 May he Rest in Peace. His service record should be in AIR 76/116; you can order a copy using the UK National Archives 'shop online' facility. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BottsGreys Posted 15 August , 2009 Author Share Posted 15 August , 2009 per...Thanks for the records suggestion, I will definitely check it out. Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
david crouch Posted 7 September , 2009 Share Posted 7 September , 2009 per...Thanks for the records suggestion, I will definitely check it out. Chris Sorry guys being very nosey here. Do you know where Lt. Crouch was from in the UK. Regards Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
josquin Posted 7 September , 2009 Share Posted 7 September , 2009 David, The Births, Marriages & Deaths index for England & Wales states that James Edward Crouch's birth was registered at Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, in the 3rd Quarter of 1899. The 1901 Census for England confirms Gloucestershire as both Crouch's birthplace and his residence in 1901. Regards Trelawney Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dolphin Posted 7 September , 2009 Share Posted 7 September , 2009 David Unfortunately, Airmen Died doesn't indicate his place of origin. Gareth Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
david crouch Posted 8 September , 2009 Share Posted 8 September , 2009 David, The Births, Marriages & Deaths index for England & Wales states that James Edward Crouch's birth was registered at Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, in the 3rd Quarter of 1899. The 1901 Census for England confirms Gloucestershire as both Crouch's birthplace and his residence in 1901. Regards Trelawney Trelawney and Gareth Thanks very much for the look up. I have relatives in Gloucestershire so very curious about this man. Thanks once again regards Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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