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Edwards, C.G. (Cedric George)

Commemorated on the Arras Flying Services Memorial, and in Trinity United Reformed Church, St Albans.
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Fox, A.G. (Alan Geoffrey)

Alan's bravery as one if the first combative aviators is hard to imagine but never forgotten by his family. God bless.
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Walton, O.T. (Oswald Thomas)

O T Walton was the son of a clergyman who lived in Bowes village and we came upon him and his story doing research for WW1 commemorations. He was credited with bringing down a German ace, Adolf Shulte, who had 8 previous "kills"He was OT's first "kill" ...
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Mannock, E. (Edward 'Mick')

A brave & heroic man. Lived in Wellingborough , Northants for a time during WW1 & is remembered there ,with a street & Medical Centre named after him .From a resident of Wellingborough xx
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Warter, J.G. (Joseph Gordon)

As a son of a tatham-warter researching the family , it is nice to remember those who gave their lives for us. He is remembered on west byfleet war memorial and in great hanwood church,salop.
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Cowell, J.G. (Jocelyn Gore)

My great uncle. Much loved son and brother. Killed while flying 28.1.1918. In our thoughts from all surviving family members of his sister Betty Vera Cowell - Granny James
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Thomas, R.N. (Robert Newton)

Remember
(brother to O V Thomas RAF killed 1918
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Lealand, H.

I dedicate this poppy to Horace Lealand, my 1st cousin 2x removed who was killed on the 14 June 1918 whilst trying to reach the petrol cock on a Felistowe F2a . He was killed instantly when hit on the head by the propellerThis happened at RAF flying ...
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Galloway, F.P. (Frederick Philip)

We Will Remember Them.
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Thomas, O.V. (Owen Vincent)

remembered
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Scott, D.H. (Davin Harden)

David Scott?s Camel received a direct hit from AA fire over, the wings folded up and he crashed into the ground at Quesnoy. His body was later found and buried in Pont du Hem Military Cemetery. The following comes from Hardens local newspaper ?Evidence ...
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Mannock, E. (Edward 'Mick')

Your bravery in the face of your own fear and your dedication to the leadership of others is an inspiration to us all. Long may you be remembered.
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Wadham, V.H.N. (Vivian Hugh Nicholas)

A man from my own village of Shepperton, one of the first RFC pilots to fly to France in 1914, who helped save the B.E.F.at Mons in the early weeks of the war by spotting the encircling German First Army, giving our troops time to withdraw.
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Kinton, C.E. (Clarence Edward)

Service:
? Prior service; Lieutenant in the 77th Regiment (4 months)
? Attested for service with the 97th Overseas Battalion, C.E.F.
? One year, 2nd Division Corps of Guides ...
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Ball, A. (Albert)

A poppy dedicated to the memory of Albert Ball a hero and legend
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Trout, R.C. (Roy Cumestree)

A life needlessly lost - not in combat but through inexperience or mechanical fault.
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Roux, F. (Frank)

Henry Price's son,Mike Price, wishes to dedicate a Poppy in Frank Roux's memory. Henry Price was Frank's observer on the day they were shot down.
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McAlpine, D.D. (Donald Davis)

Remembered
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McKergow, R.D.W. (Robert Dudley Wilson)

remembered
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Machaffie, J. (John)

remembered
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