NOLMS:1998.001.002

Memorial card, folded. Cover reads 'In loving memory of the crew of the ZR2. (Late British Airship R38) who perished August 24th 1921.' Inside reads 'Adventured they, to mighty deeds achieve: They failed : as heroes dies-two nations grieve.' Survivors: Capt. A.H. Wann E.W. Davis, W. Potter, H.Bateman, Norman O'Walker Next side lists those who died: 'Sacred to their Memory British Air Commodore E.M. Maitland Flight-Lieut. G.N. Thomas Flight-Lieut. C. Little Flight-Lieut. F. Montagu. Flying Officers V.H. Ricks and P.F. Mathewson Flight-Lieut. J.E. Pritchard Messrs. Pannell, Bateman and Duffield, Laboratory Representatives Mr C.J.R. Campbell and Mr F. Warren, Royal Airship Works Flight-Sergeants. F.J. Heath, W.H. Greenet, H.Thompson, F.Smith, J.Rye, A.P.Martin Sergts. J.W. Mason and F.W.Burton Aircraftsmen C.W.Benson, G.S.Anger J.C. Drew, C.W.Donald, W.Oliver, R.Parker, E.Speere, I.M. Wilson, R.Weathington. American Com. L.A.H. Maxfield Lieut.Commanders W.N.Bieg, E.W.Coil and G.G.Little Lieut. H.W.Hoyt and M.Easterly, L.E.Crowie, A.L.Loftin, P. Julius, G. Welsh, C.J.Aller, J.T.Hancock, B.M. Lay, R.M.Coon,W.J. Steele, N.O. Walker and D. Pittitt' Reverse features poem titled 'In Memorium'.

NOLMS:1998.001.002

Memorial Card
Memorial Card

1921

Width: 100mm
Length: 80mm