Commemorated: | |||
| 1. Memorial: | Ebblinghem Military Cemetery | II. E. 3. | |
| 2. Memorial: | The (1940) Scroll - WW1 Roll of Honour | 40C GQS | |
Awards & Titles: | |||
Family :
Son of John William and Susanna Maria Shackell, of 260, Bulwer Rd., Durban, Natal, South Africa.Service Life:
Campaigns:
- The First World War 1914-1918, World-wide.
| Unit / Ship / Est.: 210th Squadron |
| Action : Accident |
Accidents were a minor factor in the casualty list. Our definition is deaths resulting from activities that were not directly associated with 'active service'. We have excluded Naval Accidents which are seperately identified because of their numbers and impact. Many accidents involved the aviators, operating at the the limits of technology.
Detail :
The South Africa War Graves Project report that he "Died of accidental injuries, crashed whilst flying in Sopwith Camel serial B7148. Further details of his service can be found on the same site.
Masonic :
| Type | Lodge Name and No. | Province/District : |
|---|---|---|
| Mother : | Ixopo No. 2515 E.C. | Natal |
Initiated | Passed | Raised |
14th April 1916 | 12th May 1916 | 16th June 1916 |
Source :
The project globally acknowledges the following as sources of information for research across the whole database:
- The Commonwealth War Graves Commission
- The (UK) National Archives
- Ancestry.co.uk - Genealogy, Family Trees & Family History online
- ugle.org.uk - The records of the United Grand Lodge of England including the Library and Museum of Freemasonry
Additional Source:
- Founder Researchers : Paul Masters & Mike McCarthy
- Researcher : Bruce Littley
Last Updated: 2021-01-27 09:55:08