My Grandfather served in the Royal Flying Corps durring WW1. Here are his details. Airman 3rd Class 162865, Matthew Blood, Royal Flying Corps.
We know much about the officers who flew in WW1, but does anyone know what a simple Airman 3rd class would be doing?
I am sad to say I know little about the man as he died when I was very young.
Any help would as always be appriciated.

Hello there, first post on this forum, which I hope will be of use in your search for information.

Matthew Blood:

04-Jan-1887: Born Shepshed, Leicester
04-Aug-1913: Married Florrie
17-Jan-1917: Daughter born: Edith Olive
01-May-1918: Called up for service in the RAF: Trade – Misc (Bricklayer)

Address given as Church Street, Shepshed, Leics

25-Jun-1918: Posted to Manston
07-Oct-1918: Posted to RAF France; served at No. 1 Aircraft Depot (Guines)
10-Dec-1918: Posted to Home Establishment; Pulham
29-Jan-1919: Posted to West Drayton
13-Mar-1919: Posted to Harrowby Discharge Centre
12-Apr-1919: Discharged to Class G Reserve

Medal Entitlement: British War & Victory Medals.

I am currently researching certain RFC/RAF other ranks for an article and Mr Blood’s service record was in a file I recently consulted.

Best – Bill.