The only son of Charles Lupton, of Carn Head, Roundhay, Leeds, Charles Roger Lupton was
educated at Hillbrow and at Mr. G. F. Bradby's house at Rugby. He was 17 years old when he left school in July 1916 to
join the Royal Naval Air Service. After he received Royal Aero Club Aviator's Certificate 3734 on 14 September 1916, he
served at home stations until a serious
accident, in April 1917, incapacitated him for two months. After he recovered, he joined Naval 5 in Flanders in August 1917. With this unit, he received the Distinguished Service Cross and was made
an acting Flight Commander in January 1918. In March 1918, his squadron was moved, and shortly afterwards Lupton received a Bar to the D.S.C. Upon his transfer to the Royal Air Force, he was promoted to Captain. He was 19 years old when he was killed in action on 9 May 1918.
Distinguished Service Cross (DSC)
Flt. Sub-Lieut. Charles Roger Lupton, R.N.A.S.
Flt. Sub-Lieut. Euan Dickson, R.N.A.S.
Obs. Sub-Lieut. William Lawrence Hill, R.N.A.S.
For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty in a bombing raid on Thourout Railway Station and Varsennaere Aerodrome on the 25th October, 1917. These officers volunteered for the expedition in spite of extremely unfavourable weather conditions. They have all previously taken part in many bombing raids.
Supplement to the London Gazette, 19 December 1917 (30437/13318)
Distinguished Service Cross (DSC) Bar
Flt. Lieut, (act. Flt. Cdr.) Charles Roger Lupton, D.S.C., R.N.A.S.
For conspicuous bravery and skill in leading bombing formations, especially on 26th March, 1918, when he carried out at low altitudes four bombing raids on enemy communications. In the course of these raids he caused great damage to enemy transport, and inflicted serious casualties on large numbers of their reinforcements. He has carried out very many bombing raids, and by his courage and resource has instilled a spirit of confidence and daring in all those who have flown with him.
Supplement to the London Gazette, 7 June 1918 (30732/6772)
