Lieutenant Charles Edwin Lloyd Skedden

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  1. liverpool annie

    liverpool annie New Member

    I found this young flyer while I was looking for something else ..... thought I'd post in case somebody is looking for him ! Britain Canada and the US are involved here !! :)

    In Memory of
    Lieutenant CHARLES EDWIN LLOYD SKEDDEN

    173rd Bn., Canadian Infantry
    and 74th Sqdn., Royal Air Force
    who died
    on 08 May 1918
    Son of Mr. E. Skedden of 1030, Mcollet Avenue, Minneapolis, U.S.A.

    Remembered with honour
    EBBLINGHEM MILITARY CEMETERY

    Charles Edwin Lloyd Skedden

    http://www.collectionscanada.gc.ca/...rchives.ca/cef/gat3/100974a.gif&id_nbr=232298

    http://www.canadiangreatwarproject.com/searches/soldierDetail.asp?Id=1388

     
    liverpool annie, Oct 9, 2009
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  2. Dolphin

    Dolphin New Member

    Lt C E L Skedden was flying SE 5a C6445 at the time of his death. The aeroplane broke up at 1000 feet, then crashed and burnt.

    Previously, on 21 April 1918 he was uninjured when forced to land due to combat damage while flying SE 5a D269.

    Gareth
     
    Dolphin, Oct 9, 2009
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  3. liverpool annie

    liverpool annie New Member

    Thanks Gareth !

    He was probably so happy to get back ... he lost his concentration for a few seconds .... tragic ! :(
     
    liverpool annie, Oct 12, 2009
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