Kingston upon Hull War Memorial 1914 - 1918
The story of Hull in World War 1
Son of the late William and Ada Rye, of Liverpool. The R38 class (also known as the A class) of rigid airships was designed for Britain’s Royal Navy during the final months of the First World War, intended for long-range patrol duties over the North Sea. Four similar airships were originally ordered by the Admiralty, … Read more
Son of Frederick Eaton Oliver and Alice Rachael Oliver, of Sheffield; husband of Annie Louisa Oliver, of 169, Shirebrook Road., Heeley, Sheffield. The R38 class (also known as the A class) of rigid airships was designed for Britain’s Royal Navy during the final months of the First World War, intended for long-range patrol duties over … Read more
Flight Lieutenant, Airship Base (Howden), Royal Air Force (Navigating Officer, Lieut.)., Royal Navy. Died on Wednesday 24th August 1921. Age 26. Son of Alfred John and Hester Vaudrey Montagu, of “Braeside”, Cleveland Rd., Hillingdon West, Middx. Native of Essex. His brother, Herbert Gerald Montagu, was killed in action on the Somme in 1916. D.F.C. Buried … Read more
Born Strood 1896. Son of James and Agnes Little. Husband Jean Margaret Watkins. Daughter Patricia Jean Madeline Little. Flight Lieutenant, Airship Base (Howden), Royal Air Force. Died on Wednesday 24th August 1921. A.F.C. Buried in HULL WESTERN CEMETERY, Yorkshire. Grave 305. 29518. Awarded the Air Force Cross (AFC). The R38 class (also known as the … Read more
Sergeant 314136, H.M. Airship R 38, Royal Air Force. Died on Wednesday 24th August 1921. Husband of Mrs. E. Burton, of 87, Guildford St., Poplar, London. Commemorated in HULL WESTERN CEMETERY, Yorkshire. “R 38” Memorial. The R38 class (also known as the A class) of rigid airships was designed for Britain’s Royal Navy during the … Read more
