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Originally Posted by josquin
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absence of a Casualty Report for Brown was not surprising; such
omissions were not uncommon for "other ranks" as opposed to officers.
Not surprising, indeed: officers were accorded the recognition of
award citations listing their fullnames whilst "other ranks" were
identified in citations by surname and forename initials only.
Regards
Josquin
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Bonjour encore Josquin
The comments about class are very interesting and a subject worthy of further investigation and comment in respect of the R.F.C. (as well as other air services). This far removed in time from the events the lack of concern for the other ranks is sad, but, of course, those were different times. As for the specifics regarding the death of Brown it may be noted that
The Jasta War Chronology by Franks, Bailey, Duiven, lists only one Bf2B claimed down on the 19th of August, 1917 which, apparently, was from 48 Squadron, but, as it is to be assumed that Brown came down to the west of the lines it may be that there was no claim by a German airman filed or confirmed.
By the way, it was a different Kirk who lamented over the Ernest Udet report ... I could not even consider that purchase!
Salut!
Kirk