In Memory Of

FYNN, CASTLE BLUNDEN STAPLETON (CHUM)

Service Details
Age:
 26
Date of Birth:
 1915-01-15
Rank:
 Pilot Officer
Regiment:
 Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve
Date of Death:
 1941-09-01
Cause of Death:
 Died in Aircraft Accident, Hampden AD833, at Lancing College near Shoreham, Sussex
Commemoration
Grave Reference:
 Sec. B. Grave 90.
Cemetery:
 UPPER HEYFORD CEMETERY
Localitly:
 Oxfordshire
Country:
 United Kingdom
Additional Information
Son of Frank Ernest and Ethel S. Fynn, of Umtali, Southern Rhodesia. Born Cape Town. Entered Grey House in 1928. After matriculating in 1933 he joined the Native Department. He went overseas for training and attested in the R.A.F. on July 5th, 1940. School Record: House Prefect, 1931-32; School Prefect, 1932-33; Corporal in the Cadets; Rugger 1st XV, 1933; Cricket XI, 1932-33 (Colours); School Tennis VI, 1933. On Plumtree School Roll of Honour. (Also known by the nickname "CHUM").