Boyd, James William (Lieutenant)

Killed in Action 1917-February-04

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Birth Date: 1888-March-03

Born:

Parents: William Boyd & Alice Boyd

Spouse: unmarried

Home: Toronto, Ontario

Enlistment:

Enlistment Date: unkown date

Service

RFC

Unit

16 (BR) Sqn- Squadron (RFC)

Base

France

Rank

Lieutenant

Position

pilot

Service Numbers

File 332-23-38Garrison Duty Battalion attached to the RFC. **L.S.** 1917-02-04: Boyd died of wounds suffered in the downing of BE2c, 2768; when he was attacked by enemy machines and brought down in the lines North of Berthonval Farm while on artillery observation. Lt JW Boyd DoW 05.02.17/2Lt Alfred Harmer Steele DoW 05.02.17

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