400726 - Unaccounted airman - 26-7-1940

[Henk Welting]

What caused the death of AC1 Kenneth JONES - 647939 - 918 (Balloon) Sqn, buried Ramsbottom Cem., Lancashire (UK795).

Regards and thanks for your help.
Henk.

[Martyn A Critchlow]

DIED OF GUNSHOT WOUND The Assistant Deputy Derby Borough Coroner (Mr. R. D. Craig) will hold an inquest on Wednesday on Aircraftman Kenneth Jones (19), who has died in Derbyshire Royal Infirmary from gunshot wound. Jones was attached to a balloon barrage, and was found seriously injured at a camp. His home is at 17, Newtown-street, Eaton Park, Manchester. ...

Monday 29 July 1940, Derby Daily Telegraph, Derbyshire, England

The Assistant Deputy Borough Coroner, Mr. R. D. Craig, recorded a verdict that Jones committed suicide while balance of his mind was disturbed.

Thursday 01 August 1940, Derby Daily Telegraph, Derbyshire, England

Martyn