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
Military Service
Death Record
Date of Death
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
Grave Reference
Location
Country
Locality
Coordinates
Additional Information
Notes
Son of Mr. and Mrs. R. H. Beachcroft, of Durban, Natal, South Africa.
Citation
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."
External Source
Unknown
South African War Graves Project