Thank you, All, for the very quick response. With the information, I have identified the first picture as John Richard Bibby, and found the following: Monday, 11 June 1917, Royal Naval Air Service, flying in torpedo-carrying, Short 320 Type A tractor biplane seaplane, crashed during trials at Torpedo School, Malta. BIBBY, John R, Ty/Flight Sub Lieutenant, killed. I also found reference to his grave in the cemetery on Malta.
The second picture is of John Albert Birds. I've located his CEF attestation papers, and am now off and running through cyberspace.
I know the children and grandchildren of these men will appreciate the photos when I pass them along.
By the way, I have contacted the police to see if anyone has claimed the box of my family's memorabilia. Maybe good fortune will hold for me, and I can acquire the contents.
Again, Thank You. I have been trying for 20 years to identify these men.
Jackie
The second picture is of John Albert Birds. I've located his CEF attestation papers, and am now off and running through cyberspace.
I know the children and grandchildren of these men will appreciate the photos when I pass them along.
By the way, I have contacted the police to see if anyone has claimed the box of my family's memorabilia. Maybe good fortune will hold for me, and I can acquire the contents.
Again, Thank You. I have been trying for 20 years to identify these men.
Jackie