Doug Lewis Posted 4 February , 2004 Share Posted 4 February , 2004 Have the follwing information on the RFC and willing to do look ups. Honours,Decorations,Medals etc-Awards to Officers,Warrent officers,Non-commissioned officers and men,covering VC, DSO,Albert Medal,MC,Honours conferred by the King and Honours conferrred by France,Russia,Montenegro,Egypt,Serbia and Italy. Officers who have been mentioned in dispatches or have received some other Honour or Decoration for services during the war. Warrent Officer,Non commissioned Officer and Men who have been mentioned in dispatches. Officers KIA,DOW,accidently killed or died, with write ups on majority. List of Officers wounded,giving date only. Officers who were POW date only. Officers Interned in Holland date only. Warrant Officers,NCO's and Men-listed KIA Died Accidently killed,Wounded & POW. Please note this is not a complete list and was published Aug 1st 1917. Regards Doug Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Pete Wood Posted 4 February , 2004 Share Posted 4 February , 2004 I have four RFC officers, please: Lt Leonard William Brooks KiA 6.7.17 Lt Ralph Robertson killed 11.5.17 Lt Harold Ernest Whiteman killed 23.10.16 Lt Walter Bertram Wood MC* killed 11.11.17 I also have Lt RW Ashworth (but as he died on 26.4.18, I guess you won't have anything on him?). All the above are 1/8 Hampshire Regt. I have all their details from the CWGC and I know about the MC and bar (gazette issues) for 'Bertie' Wood. I have TSTB, so I have a little bit on Brooks. But anything else you have, I'd be VERY interested in; serial numbers of aeroplanes etc. All these men (except Brooks) died in accidents, I believe. Many thanks Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doug Lewis Posted 4 February , 2004 Author Share Posted 4 February , 2004 Pete The only information I have is- Whiteman Lieut H.E., RFC, was accidently killed near Parkhouse on October 24th 1916. At the inquest Captain Collins said it was his first solo trip. He had successfully come through his dual tests and was quite a capable pilot. The machine was seen to be in difficulties above Parkhouse. It vol-planed from a great height to within 150 feet of the ground,when it turned and nose dived to earth. Sorry I couldn't help with the others. Regards Doug Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Pete Wood Posted 5 February , 2004 Share Posted 5 February , 2004 Doug, many thanks for this. I was not aware that this was Whiteman's first solo. It's a bit of a tragedy, coming all the way from Australia only to be killed on your first flight..... Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kathie Posted 12 February , 2004 Share Posted 12 February , 2004 How kind of you to offer - I have two RFC: 2nd Lt REuben Harold Yell- 16 SQdn, RFC, died 9 March 1918, - I am told he was flying RE8 with a crewman 2/Lt DAS Stevens. Was he doing the flying. Any inquest - it seems to be an accident??? 2nd/Lt Clive Halses, 20th SQdn flying Sopwith, crewman Airman Bond also died. Any further details??? Much appreciatied - I have little/ no access to UK records here in South aFrica. Kathie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doug Lewis Posted 12 February , 2004 Author Share Posted 12 February , 2004 Kathie Sorry but I couldn't help with either request 2Lt Yell is a 1918 casualty and my information is only upto and including 1917. 2Lt Halses I couldn't find either, I checked CWGC to check date but there is noone with that surname. Try posting in War in the Air section someone like Dolphin will be able to help. Regards Doug Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dolphin Posted 12 February , 2004 Share Posted 12 February , 2004 Kathie 2Lt R H Yell was flying RE8 A4294 of No 16 Sqn, with 2Lt Douglas Alfred Stevens as his observer, when he was killed on 9 March 1918. As far as I can determine, the aircraft was lost in an accident. 2Lt C H Halse of No 70 Sqn RFC was flying Sopwith 1½ Strutter A1002, with Air Mechanic II William James Bond as observer, when he was killed in action when shot down in flames near Vaucelles in the early morning of 24 April 1917. They were on a reconnaissance mission with two other aircraft from No 70 Sqn. A1002 was hit in the engine early in a fight with Albatros D.IIIs of Jasta 2 and was gliding when attacked again and shot down. The victory was credited to Leutnant Fritz Otto Bernet of Jasta 2. A1002 was the twentieth of his eventual 27 victories and was the first of the five he would be credited with that day. Ltn Bernet had only one effective arm, due to a bayonet wound received during infantry service that severed a nerve in his left arm and, unusually for a 1914-1918 pilot, he wore glasses; he died in the influenza pandemic in October 1918. I hope this helps. Dolphin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest peter johnson Posted 12 February , 2004 Share Posted 12 February , 2004 Doug I have 2 casualties from the RFC a] 2nd Lt Arthur Walton Mason, 7 Sqn, Died: 11-05-17 b] A/Mech 2nd Class John A.W. Mawson, Died: 06-05-16 Have the basic info, CWGC etc, Any help appreciated. Many Thanks Peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doug Lewis Posted 14 February , 2004 Author Share Posted 14 February , 2004 Peter I'm not having many hits with my information. I'm sorry to say there is no more info on the men than you gave me. 2nd Lt Mason is one of the few that does not have a write up and with NCO's and men it only lists them. Regards Doug Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon_Fielding Posted 14 February , 2004 Share Posted 14 February , 2004 Hello Doug - Any information on Major Bannatyne below would be very useful. On the off chance, If there's any record of: 2/AM Walter J POWELL Royal Flying Corps anywhere, that would be great. Regards Simon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doug Lewis Posted 14 February , 2004 Author Share Posted 14 February , 2004 Simon The only information I have on Major Bannatyne (which you probably have) is To be Companion of the Distinguished Service Order Bannatyne,Lieut (Temp Maj) E.J,Hrs and R.F.C 1 Jan 17. Awarded for distinguished services in the field. I have nothing on Walter J Powell,did he survive? what info have you already got. Regards Doug. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon_Fielding Posted 14 February , 2004 Share Posted 14 February , 2004 Thanks very much for looking Doug. Powell was invalided out and died a civillian I think, but he made it onto the local memorial. That's all I have on him! Blank in local press and no sign in 1901 census.... Simon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doug Lewis Posted 14 February , 2004 Author Share Posted 14 February , 2004 Simon The reason I asked is that there is a J Powell AC2 RAF 336224 B Sqdn Died 19/3/20 Egypt in my copy of Cross of Sacrifce covering RFA and RAF and he is the only Powell. I know that men sometimes used there second name. Just a thought. Regards Doug Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dolphin Posted 15 February , 2004 Share Posted 15 February , 2004 On 17 May 1916, Captain E J Bannatyne, the commander of [detached] 'C' Flight, No 17 Sqn RFC, was flying a BE2c over Bir Melit, in the Sudan, on a reconnaisance mission during operations against Ali Dinar, the Sultan of Darfur, who was thought to be about to invade the Sudan. The propellor of Capt Bannatyne's aircraft was hit by ground fire, but he continued his mission by dropping 20 pound Hales bombs and also shooting at the enemy forces. After that Capt Bannatyne dropped a message with ground troops to tell that what had happened and to advise that water was available at Bir Melit. He spent nine hours in the air that day. See Volume 5 of 'The War in the Air'. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon_Fielding Posted 15 February , 2004 Share Posted 15 February , 2004 Thanks very much Dolphin. That's the man! Ended up dying of tetanus after jumping from a burning training aircraft in 1917, died in Cirencester Hospital after surviving Mons, 1st Ypres, Sudan and Palestine! CWGC look like it isn't him Doug....never mind! Thanks for all your efforts! Simon Name: POWELL Initials: J Nationality: United Kingdom Rank: Aircraftman 2nd Class Regiment: Royal Air Force Unit Text: "B" Sqdn. Age: 20 Date of Death: 19/03/1920 Service No: 336224 Additional information: Son of Michael and Euphemia Powell, of 5, Hunter St., Lochgelly, Fife. Casualty Type: Commonwealth War Dead Grave/Memorial Reference: S. 30. Cemetery: PORT SAID WAR MEMORIAL CEMETERY Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dolphin Posted 15 February , 2004 Share Posted 15 February , 2004 Simon Just in case you don't have this information: Major Bannatyne was flying Bristol F2A A3319 of No 38 Training Squadron when he received his fatal injuries on 30 August 1917. Dolphin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimmyjames Posted 16 February , 2004 Share Posted 16 February , 2004 Hi Doug I wonder if you have any info on Captain Kenneth Algernon Brook-Murray, Army Service Corps attached RFC who died of wounds on 23rd September 1916 and is buried in Boulogne East Cemetery. With many thanks, Jimmy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doug Lewis Posted 16 February , 2004 Author Share Posted 16 February , 2004 Jimmy Captain Kenneth Algernon Brooke-Murray, ASC attached R.F.C,only son of Major Brooke-Murray,late Indian Army,of 7 Painswick-lawn,Cheltenham,was in his 25th year. He was educated at Cheltenham College and was in the College Bisley teams in 1908,1909, and 1910. He entered Sandhurst in September 1910 and was gazetted to the Army Service Corps in 1911. He proceeded to France in August 1914 and took part in all the operations from Mons to the Marne and Aisne,Ypres and Armentieres. He served as an adjutant of the Advanced Horse Transport Depot from April to July 1915,as Staff Captain G.H.Q July to October 1915. As embarkation officer at Marseilles November 1915 to April 1916,and at Divisional Ammunition Park April to June 1916,when he was attached to the R.F.C as a flying officer observer. He died on September 23rd 1916 of wounds received in an air fight on September 16th. Regards Doug Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dolphin Posted 16 February , 2004 Share Posted 16 February , 2004 Jimmy Just to dot the 'i's and cross the 't's after Doug's response, on 16 September 1916 Capt Brooke-Murray was flying as an observer with 2Lt Vinson as pilot in BE2c 2617 of No 15 Sqn RFC on an Artillery Observation mission. They were attacked by three enemy aircraft over Miraumont Station. Capt Brooke-Murray's Lewis gun jammed in the conflict and he was wounded in the leg before the BE was forced to land near Albert. 2Lt Vinson was unharmed. Capt Brooke-Murray's wound was mentioned in RFC Communiqué No 54. Dolphin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimmyjames Posted 17 February , 2004 Share Posted 17 February , 2004 Doug and Dolphin Many thanks indeed for the info on Capt Brook-Murray. It fills a considerably blank area of his career and the circumstances of his injuries. You might like to see his original wooden cross which stood over his grave between 1916 and 1923 - it is displayed in his parish church (St Stephens) in Cheltenham. Thanks again, Jimmy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northern Soul Posted 28 February , 2004 Share Posted 28 February , 2004 Doug, Please could you look up 2/Lt. F. G. B. Pascoe, 53rd Sqdn. k.i.a. 2nd July, 1917. Cheers. Andy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doug Lewis Posted 28 February , 2004 Author Share Posted 28 February , 2004 Andy I'm sorry I have no information on your man,the information I have is a lottery,a bit hit and miss. I'm sure Dolphin could help you. Regards Doug. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dolphin Posted 28 February , 2004 Share Posted 28 February , 2004 2Lt Frank Guy Buckingham Pascoe (whose photograph appears below) formerly with the Royal Irish Fusiliers, was the observer in RE8 A3538 of No 53 Sqn RFC, flown by Sergeant Hubert Arthur Whatley. They were escorting another RE8 from the squadron on a photographic mission when shot down. The victory was credited to Manfred von Richthofen of Jagdgeschwader Nr 1, flying Albatros D.V 1177/17. It was von Richthofen's 57th victory. A description of the action is in Norman Franks' "Under the Guns of the Red Baron". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigalni Posted 28 February , 2004 Share Posted 28 February , 2004 I have a photograph of a Sgt Harry J Ansdell. RFC.....bit difficult to read but i think thats the correct spelling.......RFC Bekesbourne. Id be interested in any info on him or the location. Alan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Myrtle Posted 28 February , 2004 Share Posted 28 February , 2004 I just edited my post as I realised that there is no point submitting request as you have info. on RFC not RAF. The man I'm researching died in !918. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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