Name
Robert Naylor Treadwell, Northwood
Biography
Lieutenant (Pilot) Robert Naylor Treadwell, MC, Royal Flying Corps
CWGC record ...
Further information
Name appears on Northwood War Memorial and the identical Memorials at Gurnard and Marks Corner
Robert Naylor Treadwell came from Northwood, Isle of Wight.
Treadwell was shot down and badly wounded in his back on the 11th August 1917, and died on the 9th September 1917. He served with the 9th Bn Essex Regiment,
before joining 22 Sqn RFC where he flew F.2b aircraft.
Information provided by John Bloodworth
The London Gazette of 8 January 1918 gives the citation for his Military Cross :
T./2nd Lt. Robert Naylor Treadwell, Gen.
List R.F.C,
For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to
duty. Although very severely wounded
during a combat, he succeeded in bringing
back his machine against a very strong wind
to his aerodrome, saving both machine and
observer by his great pluck and determination.
When lifted out of his machine he was
utterly exhausted. He has been concerned
in many successful patrols and bomb raids,
showing on all occasions conspicuous dash and
devotion to duty.
