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Simon Birch · 6 November 2009, 04:08 AM

Many of you will have heard of John (DSO, MC and 2 bars) He served mostly with 65 Squadron flying camels and was credited with 39 victories.

What has been unknown is what happened to him after the war.

While researching 65 Squadron it is with regret that I found out that he committed suicide by cyanide poison on 24th Feb 1928 at 26 St James Street London. He was listed as having independant means but having an unsound mind.

Terribly sad end to a brave man.

Simon

6 November 2009, 04:08 AM	#1 (permalink)
Simon Birch Observer Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 9	John Inglis Gilmour 65 Squadron Many of you will have heard of John (DSO, MC and 2 bars) He served mostly with 65 Squadron flying camels and was credited with 39 victories. What has been unknown is what happened to him after the war. While researching 65 Squadron it is with regret that I found out that he committed suicide by cyanide poison on 24th Feb 1928 at 26 St James Street London. He was listed as having independant means but having an unsound mind. Terribly sad end to a brave man. Simon