Second Lieutenant Frederick William Polehampton, 8 Squadron, Royal Flying Corps, was born in Hartfield on 14th June 1873. He lived at The Rectory, Hartfield. He was killed in action whilst flying on 26th April 1915 near St Omer, France, while flying a BE2c, (registration 1758), age 41 and is buried in Longuenesse (St Omer) Souvenir Cemetery: Grave I. A. 89.
He was the son of Reverend Edward Thomas William and Mrs. Helena Cecilia (Reily) Polehampton. He was married to Kate Eunice (Davie) Polehampton, (1878-1963). He had various pre-war occupations including a motor car dealership until 1912. He was previously in the 14th Cavalry Reserve, 15th Hussars and was granted Aviators’ Certificate #914 at Grahame-White Biplane, Grahame-White School, Hendon, on September 27th 1914 by The Royal Aero Club of the United Kingdom.
Listed on the War Memorials in Hartfield and Walton near Wellesbourne, Stratford upon Avon.
