Identity
Person No.
1363
Service No.
Unknown
Last Name
First Name
William Fortescue
Initials
W F
Date of Birth
Unknown
Est. Birth Year
Age at Death
27
Death Record
Date of Death
Cause code
AA 1,737
Aircraft accident
Cause of Death
Died in Aircraft Accident, failed to recover from nose dive while doing aerobatics in Bristol F2B C4788, of 44 TDS Port Meadow
Military Service
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Awards
Notes
Son of Mr. and Mrs. R. H. Beachcroft, of Durban, Natal, South Africa.
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."
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