Basic Details
Surname
Ball
Forenames
A
Gender
Male
Information stated on memorial
Alternative forename
Albert
War
First World War (1914-1918)
Served or died
Died
Honours
Victoria Cross, DSO and two bars, Military Cross, Croix de Chevalier, Legion d'Honneur, Russian Order of St George, American Medal
Notes
The is Albert Ball, the acclaimed fighter ace: he never served with the RAF, only the RFC and despite the memorial's inscription, as he died in 1917.
Primary Service
As stated on memorial
Service (Primary - Stated)
RAF
Unit (Primary - Stated)
Royal Air Force
Rank / Title (Primary - Stated)
Flight Commander & Capt
Our References
Service (Primary - Our reference)
Royal Air Force/ Royal Flying Corps
Unit (Primary - Our reference)
56 Squadron
Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference)
Flight Commander
Death and Burial details
Country of death
France
Year of death
1917
Month of death
May
Day of death
7
Age at death
20
Manner of death as stated
Killed
Manner of death reference
Killed in Action