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Cannot Find Death Record for Military Dying of Nat

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Victoria Report 12 Sep 2006 21:05

I'm unable to locate a death registration for a Douglas MOORE who was in the Britsh air force in World War II. He died from pneumonia in Broseley, Shropshire, while at home on leave. The date of death is believed to be 05 Jan. 1944. I have tried looking through numerous quarters in the BMD Death Indexes, with no success. Nor can I find his death in the Commonwealth War Graves Commission's records. Douglas was born in Broseley on 21 Jun. 1909. His mother's maiden name was HUGHES. The dates I have given for his birth and death are from overseas family records. No original certificates have survived. Any advice would be appreciated. Thanks, Jeremy

Val wish I'd never started

Val wish I'd never started Report 12 Sep 2006 23:14

have Pmd you

Richard in Perth

Richard in Perth Report 13 Sep 2006 04:42

Here he is, on the Commonwealth War Graves site: Name: MOORE, WILLIAM DOUGLAS HUGHES Initials: W D H Nationality: United Kingdom Rank: Aircraftman 1st Class Regiment/Service: Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve Age: 34 Date of Death: 05/01/1944 Service No: 1686959 Additional information: Son of George and Edith Lucy Moore, of Shaw. Casualty Type: Commonwealth War Dead Grave/Memorial Reference: Panel 18. Cemetery: MANCHESTER CREMATORIUM And his death reg: Deaths, Mar 1944 Moore, William D H, 34, Salford, 8d, 645 Richard :)