History while in the forces
Joined Artists' Rifles some three years ago and after twelve months training, transferred to the Royal Air Force and for some time did instructional work in this country. He was sent over to France, where he had been only about 16 days when he met his death. Reported missing Sept 27th and afterwards 'killed'. It appears he was flying his machine in company with two others, when he was shot down whilst returning to his own lines.- Surname
- Drummond
- Forename
- Joseph Rayson
- Rating or rank
- Private (Artists' Rifles) 2nd Lieutenant (Royal Air Force)
- Regiment or Other Unit
- Joined Artists' Rifles and transferred to Royal Flying Corps
- Branch
- Carlisle
- Date of Birth
- 20 Oct 1896
- Date of birth
- 1896
- Date of Entering Bank's Service
- 12 Oct 1914
- Date of Joining HM Forces
- 30 Oct 1915
