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William George Mccaig c. 1895 - c. 1918

William George Mccaig was born on December 16, 1895 at Myrtlebank (5 Pottery Street) - Gallatown, in Kirkaldy, Fife County to Robert McCaig and Christina McCaig, and had a sister Robertina Ross McCaig. William Mccaig died at age 22 years old on October 1, 1918 in France, and was buried at Anneux British Cemetery I. H. 19. in Scotland.

William George Mccaig

December 16, 1895

Myrtlebank (5 Pottery Street) - Gallatown, in Kirkaldy, Fife County

October 1, 1918

France

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William George Mccaig's History: circa 1895 - circa 1918

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Introduction

With observer Lt Martin Sheehan contact air patrol in RE8 plane D4898 on 17 Corps front left aerodrome 17.07hr. Plane reported missing fate unknown 02 Oct 1918. Machine flying time 27 hours. McCaig commissioned (prev SSgt) RAF 09 Sept 1918, 14 Sept posted to No2 Aircraft Supply Depot, embarkation 17 Sept 1918, joined 13 Sqn RAF 18 Sept 1918. Died 01 Oct 1918 First recorded flight 22 Sept (35 mins solo, 50 mins dual) 26 Sept - 60 mins showing Corps area, 100 mins with Sheehan 28 Sept - 2 flights each of 2hr 30 mins with Sheehan 29 Sept - 2 flights 2hr 40 mins and 2hr 30 Sept - new machine 17.30hr - 18.00hr 01 Oct - new machine 09.00hr - 09.30hr
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1895

Birthday

December 16, 1895

Birthdate

Myrtlebank (5 Pottery Street) - Gallatown, in Kirkaldy, Fife County

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Ethnicity & Family History

White European
Nationality & Locations

Scots
Early Life & Education

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Religious Beliefs

Baptist
Military Service

Rank: Second Lieutenant Regiment: Royal Air Force Unit/ship/squadron: 13th Sqdn.
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1918

Death

October 1, 1918

Death date

Plane crash WW1

Cause of death

France
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Anneux British Cemetery I. H. 19. in Scotland
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Obituary

A young man who died like countless others fighting for Great Britain 18 June 2010, 05:26 PM #5 (permalink) R Gannon Forum Ace Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Adelaide Posts: 1,935 PFFF Checked my log and whilst Lt Martin Sheehan was kia in RE8 D498 with 2Lt McCaig (as per Graeme's post) this and another 13 Sqn loss this date were probably not result of German aircraft. There are two German 'RE8' claims (Js 1 & Js 42) but as I read them, these would appear to reflect RE8 losses by 5 Sqn & 52 Sqn.p 13 Sqn at the time look to have been in support of XVII Corps of British Third Army, which at the time was advancing on front of German 17 Armee and 2 Armee. There is an unspecifed claim by Schaepe of Js 33 vic 6 (no type, time or loc) a 17 Armee unit, but my feeling is that both 13 Sqn machines were downed by ground fire whilst supporting the advance. Cheers Russ. __________________ Our hearts so stout has got us fame For soon 'tis known from where we came Where'er we go they fear the name Of Garryowen in glory. Last edited by R Gannon; 18 June 2010 at 05:27 PM. Reason: slight edit

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