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Bush, R.E. (Richard Eldon)

 
 
Full nameBush, R.E. (Richard Eldon)
IDOC0291845
ObjectBAS-1917-0698
 
CollectionLibrary
ClassificationRoll of Honour
SeriesRoll of Honour 1914-1918
 
InitialsR.E.
First namesRichard Eldon
SurnameBush
Service no
 
RankFlt Lt
OrganisationRoyal Naval Air Service
UnitMilford Haven / Fishguard Naval Air Station
 
Prisoner of warNo
Accident
Result of accident
Death dateApril 24th 1917
Remarks
Terms of enlistment
Awards
Attached from
PlaceMilford Haven / Fishguard
Death detailsDied of injuries 24 April 1917 aged 26. Sopwith Baby Seaplane N1033 banked on take off, struck cliff, two 16 pound bombs exploded and was completely wrecked 22 April 1917. Pilot was Badly Burnt


Poppies dedicated to Bush, R.E. (Richard Eldon)

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My Great Uncle...a Brave man.

Antony Bush, Saturday March 24th 2018 21:36