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St. James, Joseph Hesquith ()

Killed in Flying Accident 1917-November-03

Male Head

Birth Date: unkown date (age 20)

Home: Delson Junction, Quebec

Service
RFC
Unit
(B) Sqn- Squadron (RFC)
Base
Manston Naval Air Station
Rank
Position
pilot
Service Numbers
St. James was killed when the wingtip of his bomber aircraft hit the ground during a low-flying pass. It overturned and caught fire on the Aerodrome. Of the crew of five on the aircraft, 2 others were killed:Flt Sub-Lt Walter Albert Isaacs (22) (British) Flight Officer Thomas Reginald Weston (20) (British); and two were injured but survived: Flight Officer Vyvyan Holcombe Hervey injured (British), Flight Officer James Angus Smith injured (British).
Home
Google Map Delson Junction, Quebec
Burial
Google MapMinster Cemetery
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