Niagara Falls, Ontario.
Listed as Royal Field Artillery, but was attached to the RFC. His balloon was attacked, but his parachute failed when he jumped. *S.L.*
1917-04-22: Twidale was killed when he jumped from his balloon when it was attacked and fired by an enemy aircraft, and his parachute failed to open.
Twidale, Elfric Ashby (Captain)
Killed in Action 1917-April-22
Birth Date: 1890-June-11
Born: High Rock, Quebec
Parents: Ashby P. & Clara W. Twidale
Spouse:
Home: Niagara Falls, Ontario.
Enlistment: Toronto, Ontario
Enlistment Date: 1915-February-08
Service
RFC
Unit
11 (Balloon) Balloon Company (RFC)
Base
Rank
Captain
Position
balloon-observer
Service Numbers
651, CEF
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