Lieutenant Sedgwick, Royal Flying Corps, especially 1915-16

[queencorgi1]

According to McCudden, by then a Sergeant Pilot, who was reunited with Conran there, it was 29 Squadron. However, I can't see that squadron mentioned in LP Sedgwick's record?
Conran states that 'Lt Sedgwick' was a new pilot with little experience but natural talent.

[ShaunJ]

Lt. Francis Balfour Sedgwick - transferred to 29 Squadron on 30 June 1916

[ShaunJ]

There's a short biog of Francis Balfour Sedgwick on this thread:  https://www.greatwarforum.org/topic/162983-captain-f-b-sedgwick-raf/

[queencorgi1]

This must be the right Sedgwick at last! The dates fit. Thank you so much Shaun!

[grandarog]

His CWGC Record.

Captain   FRANCIS BALFOUR SEDGWICK
Royal Air Force
No. 54 Training Depot Station
Date of Death18 October 1918
Age 22 years old
Buried at
BROOKWOOD CEMETERY
J. 181783.
Additional Info
Son of Professor Adam Sedgwick and Mrs. L. H. Sedgwick, of 10, Harrington Court, South Kensington, London.

Photo source Find a Grave,

[grandarog]

FRANCIS BALFOUR SEDGWICK. 1918-10-18: died in Camel, E-1417; when it stalled on its back, did a cartwheel and side-slipped into the ground.
                                     Probate issued                                 
Of 4 Alfred Place, South Kensington. Died 18.10.1918 at Ilford, Essex. Admin to Laura Helen Elizabeth Sedgwick, widow. Effects £300

Canadian Newspaper obituary.

[queencorgi1]

Lt. Francis Balfour Sedgwick - transferred to 29 Squadron on 30 June 1916

Hi Shaun
Could you possibly give me the NA citation number for this, as my search only brings up the card for his later (very brief) RAF history? I have got his service record reference, of course, as you mentioned, and will be reading it on my next visit.

[ShaunJ]

The National Archives reference is AIR 76/452/55

https://discovery.nationalarchives.gov.uk/details/r/D8224745

[queencorgi1]

Hi Shaun

Thank you -- I didn't scroll down far enough (facepalm)