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Birse, D.J. (David J.)

 
 
Full nameBirse, D.J. (David J.)
IDOC0291996
ObjectBAS-1917-0849
 
CollectionLibrary
ClassificationRoll of Honour
SeriesRoll of Honour 1914-1918
 
InitialsD.J.
First namesDavid J.
SurnameBirse
Service no
 
RankLM
OrganisationRoyal Naval Air Service
UnitTresco Naval Air Station, St Mary's, Scilly Isles
 
Prisoner of warNo
Accident
Result of accident
Death dateMay 9th 1917
Remarks
Terms of enlistment
Awards
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PlaceTresco, St Mary's, Scilly Isles
Death detailsKilled while flying -Drowned 9 May 1917 with Flight Lieut. J C Railton & Flight Sub Lieut. R S Whigham. Curtis H.8 'Large America' Flying Boat 8664 fell into the sea, exploded 1 mile South West of Gush Island