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Gilbert Sudbury Hall | |||
Rank: | 2nd Lieut. | ||
Name of Rgt or Ship: | Royal Flying Corps | ||
Died: | 30/11/1916 | Age: | 25 |
How Died: | Died of Wounds | ||
Country of burial: | France | Grave Photo: | Yes |
Cemetery or Memorial: | Porte-de-Paris Cemetery, Cambrai | ||
Town Memorial: | Not Listed | ||
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Born 28th December 1890. Graduate of the Institute of Mechanical Engineers. Joined the Royal Flying Corps in November 1915 and had been at the front since May 1916. He was undertaking patrol work when he was shot down - his observer was killed instantly, but he was taken prisoner on the 20th November 1916 and died in a German hospital 10 days later. Greenaleigh, Matlock. 236, M.H. 1, 1905 to 7, 1908, Burton Bank House. Engineer. Cornmissioned 13th December, 1915, R.F.C. Lieut. Served in France. Wounded once. Died 30th November, 1916, at Cambrai, From injuries caused by his aeroplane having been shot down over the enemy lines. Son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Hall. "He was of a most delightful disposition and was at the beginning of a fine career. All with whom he came in contact had a real affection for him." His Commanding Officer wrote:- "He was a most capable and efficient officer, " and he was "much missed by his brother officers." GS Hall has recently been confirmed as Manfred von Richthofen’s 10th victim. He was shot down and died of wounds sustained in combat in a German Hospital in Cambrai. He was piloting an FE2b of 18 Squadron RFC. His observer 2nd Lt George Doughty was also killed. Death reported in the 02/02/1917 edition of the Altrincham Guardian. His sister - Mrs. Lawrence R. Wilson lived at Draycott, Hale. See also:- http://www.millhillatwar.org.uk/Search_Result_view.aspx?Id=71 |
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