In Memory Of

BEACHCROFT, WILLIAM FORTESCUE

Service Details
Age:
 27
Date of Birth:
 1891-02-19
Rank:
 Lieutenant
Unit:
 44th Training Depot Sqdn.
Regiment:
 Royal Air Force
Date of Death:
 1918-07-21
Cause of Death:
 Died in Aircraft Accident, Bristol F2B C4788, failed to recover from nose dive while doing aerobatics
Commemoration
Grave Reference:
 992.
Cemetery:
 ASCOT (ALL SAINTS) CHURCHYARD EXTENSION
Localitly:
 Berkshire
Country:
 United Kingdom
Additional Information
Decorations:
 M C
Citations:
 LG Sup 11 Nov 1916 - MC as 2nd Lt., R.A., Spec. Res. "For conspicuous gallantry in action. He carried out a most valuable reconnaissance under very heavy fire. Later, although himself wounded, he rescued a wounded signaller. He displayed great courage and determination throughout."
Son of Mr. and Mrs. R. H. Beachcroft, of Durban, Natal, South Africa.