John Edwin Ransome
| John Edwin Ransome | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1893 |
| Died |
12 December 1917 (aged 23–24) Flying out of Weyhill Aerodrome, Hampshire |
| Cause of death | Aeroplane crash (pilot) |
| Resting place | St Thomas' Church, Boston |
| Education | Boston Grammar School (1907-1909) |
| Occupation | Pilot |
| Employer | Royal Flying Corps |
John Edwin Ransome was educated at Boston Grammar School (1907-1909).
Obituary
From the February 2001 issue of The Old Bostonian
John Edwin Ransome was born in 1893 and attended BGS from 1907 to 1909, He joined the forces soon after the outbreak of the 1914/18 war. In 1915 he was posted to France and returned to the UK in 1917 for training as a pilot in the Royal Flying Corps.
On 12th December 1917 he took off with his squadron on a training flight from Weyhill Aerodrome in Hampshire. John's plane was a BE 2e no A1360.
Flying in formation in line abreast at 1,000 feet, John's plane was hit in the tail by one of the other planes, piloted by Lieutenant Edwards. John's plane was so badly damaged it was not controllable and it plunged to earth. John was killed instantly. Lt Edwards managed to regain control and brought his plane to land safely without injuries to himself.
Following the accident an inquest was held and recorded the verdict that John was 'accidentally killed while flying'.
John's body was brought back to Boston and he was buried in St Thomas' Churchyard, London Road.