Vancouver, British Columbia
Herbert enlisted in the PPCLI Regiment in 1914-10-01 in Levis, Quebec. He later joined the RFC. After flight training he was posted to 103 Sqn 1918-04-13. He was injured in a flying accident 1918-05-17 when his DH-9 struck telephone wires on his landing run in. His gunner 2Lt HTG Robey (British) was also injured in the crash.
Herbert, Herbert Richard (Lieutenant)
Survived 1918-May-17
Birth Date: 1889-May-12
Born: Salford, England
Parents: Montague Herbert Herbert & Winifred Barbara Ellis
Spouse: Winnifred B Herbert
Home: Vancouver, British Columbia
Enlistment: Lévis, Quebec
Enlistment Date: 1914-September-12
Service
RAF
Unit
103 (B) Sqn- Squadron (RFC)
Base
France
Rank
Lieutenant
Position
pilot
Service Numbers
1780 RAF
Library and Archives Canada Service Files (may not exist)