Name: |
JOYCE |
Given Name: |
CYRIL GORDON |
Initials: |
C G |
Trade: |
Pilot |
Rank: |
Second LieutenantOther Casualties of this Rank |
Regiment: |
Royal Air Force |
Unit: |
78th Sqdn.Other Casualties from this Unit |
Date of Death: |
1918-05-22Other Casualties on this
Date |
Date of Birth: |
1897-12-23 |
Age: |
21 |
Cause of Death: |
Died in Aircraft Accident, Sopwith Camel F.1. G6677, which spun to ground and engine choked trying to land and he then struck a tree on the 21st May 1918 at 11.23 a.m., leaving him severely injured. The plane was seen to fall out of control. The engine choking was put down to pilot error. |
Additional Information: |
Son of Rev. James William and Florence Mary Joyce, of 429, Fox St., Johannesburg, Transvaal. On Maritzburg College cenotaph. |
This information was last verified for accuracy: 2024-01-14