Looking for further information on my relative from 98th squadron WW1

[bickleton56]

I had an Uncle, called JOHN EDWARD PROSSER, who was a Ft/Lt IN 98TH SQUADRON WW1.Anyone who can give me any more info on his RAF background OR any general information, PLEASE contact me when convenient.
Very many thanks,
Graham Prosser.

[john_g]

If you are talking about 98 Sqn RFC/RAF this might be his RAF record held by the TNA at Kew you can download it for £3.50.

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john-g


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[fetubi]

Graham,

The name Prosser was half familiar to me (having once worked with a Prosser in Melbourne, Australia). I recalled it being in TSTB. It looks like this may be your relative, unfortunately killed in air fighting during a bombing raid on 30th October 1918.

D7325 DH9 98Sqn
**B MONS Rlwy Stn combat with 30 EAs west of MONS on return MIA (Lt DW Holmes KIA/2Lt JE Prosser KIA) left 9-30am [?possible combat CRESPIN 11-30am Ltn H Lange Ja26] Δ

As mentioned, this comes from The Sky Their Battlefield.

I recall there's quite a good Sqn history at the NA Kew for 98 Sqn if you could get there. If you gave me a bit of time I might be able to copy the copy I have and I can send it to you. Let me know.

Regards,

Trevor

[AV8R]

The Jasta War Chronology contains similar information to that cited by Trevor from TSTB: a DH9 (#D7325) from 98 Sqn, RAF (Lt DW Holmes and Lt JE Prosser, both KIA) downed in the vicinity of Crespin, 1235 hrs on 30 October 1918; credited to Leutnant H Lange, Jasta 26 (his 8th victory).

[Joe M]

Hi Trevor,
re 98 Sqn and the history that you have, I have just received some info on the comanding officer of 98 Sqn Harold MacDonnell O'Malley from his grandson. I am looking at the possibility of 'doing' an article on him perhaps for C&C so the history that you have would be a great help.
Kindest Rergards
Joe