Basic Details
Surname
Stileman
Forenames
C H
Gender
Male
Information stated on memorial
Alternative surname
van Stilleman
Alternative forename
Cecil Herbert
War
First World War (1914-1918)
Served or died
Died
Notes
The College website adds: 'He came up in 1912 from Repton. May originally have been van Stilleman) [His brother, G.R. Stileman, came up to Pembroke in 1917. Father in partnership with R.M. Neate, Pembroke 1885]. Cecil was killed in a flying accident while on artillery observation patrol. Buried at Lijssenthoek Cemetery.'
Primary Service
As stated on memorial
Service (Primary - Stated)
R F C
Our References
Service (Primary - Our reference)
Royal Air Force/ Royal Flying Corps
Unit (Primary - Our reference)
5 Squadron
Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference)
Second Lieutenant
Death and Burial details
Country of death
Belgium
Country of burial
Belgium
Town of burial
Lijssenthoek
Cemetery
Military Cemetery
Year of death
1916
Month of death
February
Day of death
29
Age at death
22
Manner of death reference
Other