St. James, Joseph Hesquith ()

Killed in Flying Accident 1917-November-03

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Birth Date: 1896-December-08

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Home: Delson Junction, Quebec

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Enlistment Date: unkown date

Service

RFC

Unit

(B) Sqn- Squadron (RFC)

Base

Manston Naval Air Station

Rank

Position

pilot

Service Numbers

Final Burial
Google MapMinster Cemetery
1112
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).