13 August 2018

Findmypast adds Airmen Died in the Great War, 1914-1919

Sourced from the Naval & Military Press, this is an index of death records covering the Australian Flying Corps, Miscellaneous Airmen Casualties, Pre-War Casualties, Royal Air Force, Royal Flying Corps, Royal Naval Air Service, United States Air Service Casualties Attached to the Royal Fighting Corps/Royal Air Force, US Navy Casualties, and Women's Royal Air Force.

Information available may include:

  • First name(s)
  • Last name
  • Birth year
  • Death year
  • Death date
  • Age at death
  • Cause of death
  • Burial place
  • Soldier number
  • Rank
  • Unit or regiment
  • Service branch
  • Grade, branch, or position
  • Aircraft type and serial number
  • Theatre of operations
  • Honours and awards
  • Previous service
  • Place or origin of residence
  • Additional information
  • Additional names / notes
Check the Commonwealth War Graves Commission which may have slightly different information for British and Commonwealth airmen.

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