Biography
He was living in Canada at the time he was recruited into the RNAS. When war broke out he joined the Artists' Rifles.
He was awarded his Aviator’s Certificate by the Royal Aero Club on 20 August 1915.
Military Service
He was appointed as a Probationary Flight Sub-Lieutenant RNAS.
He served at RNAS Eastchurch for Flying Training.
He was appointed as a Flight Sub-Lieutenant RNAS.
He served in RNAS Westgate 1915.
He was appointed as a Flight Lieutenant RNAS.
He was serving at RNAS Fishguard.
Aircraft Flown
Service Aircraft Flown: Short 184; Sopwith Seaplane
Anecdotes
He was killed while flying over the Irish Sea on 24/04/1917 (died of burns).
References
- Hiorth, D. (1995)
- Grant, Scottie & Bob Murray (nd)
- MacFarlane, John and General Robbie Hughes (1997)
