Hurst was seriously injured in a flying accident during practice at 29 Squadron, in France. He attempted a vertical left bank, but got into a spin, from which he recovered. However, he then choked the engine, which caused it to stall and he spun into the ground. He died of his injuries later the same day.
Memorial at Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Toronto, Toronto Municipality, Ontario Canada Plot L Sec 23 Lot 2
Hurst, Aubrey Clive (Second-Lieutenant)
Killed in Action 1918-January-22

Birth Date: 1898-September-10
Born: Toronto, Ontario
Parents: Aubrey 0. Hurst & Annie Ella Hurst
Spouse: unmarried
Home: Toronto, Ontario
Enlistment:
Enlistment Date: unkown date
Service
RFC
Unit
29 (F) Sqn- Squadron (RFC)
Base
France
Rank
Second-Lieutenant
Position
pilot
Service Numbers
249428, CEF