Truscott, Francis George (Lieutenant)

Killed in Action 1916-October-26

Male Head

Birth Date: 1894-August-12

Born: Reigate, Surrey, England

Parents: Sir George Wyatt Truscott, 1st Bart, & Lady Truscott

Spouse: unmarried

Home: Oakleigh, East Grinstead, Sussex, England

Enlistment:

Enlistment Date: unkown date

Decorations: MC

Military Cross

Service

RAF

Unit

45 (BR) Sqn- Squadron (RFC)

Base

France

Rank

Lieutenant

Position

Gunner/observer

Service Numbers

Final Burial
Google MapTournai Communal Cemetery
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Truscptt was attached to 46 Sqn. on 1916-10-26. On 1917-04-06 he was sent out to recce the Lille District, and failed to return. He was posted as missing, and later the same day, presumed dead. The same applies to his pilot, 2Lt John Arthur Marshall, British. Both aviators died of their injuries/wounds.