Brian John George Carbury DFC (1918 - 1961)

Born 27 Feb 1918 in Wellington, New Zealand

Ancestors

Husband of Phoebe Elizabeth Mylchreest — married 1940 in Romford, Essex, England, United Kingdom

Husband of Florence Minnie (Juniper) Carbury — married 1952 in Westminster, London, England, United Kingdom

Died 31 Jul 1961 at age 43 in Bourne End, Buckinghamshire, England, United Kingdom

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Biography

Brian was born in 1918. He was the son of Herbert Carbury and Annie Thirkell. He passed away in 1961.

He was married at least twice.

Sources

• NZ BDM Birth Reg. No. 1918/8416 (Carbury Brian John George, Annie De la Maine, Herbert Wilson).
• Wikipedia contributors, "Brian Carbury," Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Brian_Carbury&oldid=1175330948 (accessed October 12, 2023).
• https://www.thebattleofbritaintours.co.uk/post/brian-carbury-an-ace-in-one-day
• Death Registration Q3 1961: "England & Wales Death Index"
  FreeBMD Entry Information (accessed 12 October 2023)
  Carbury, Brian J. G. (Age at death: 43).
  GRO Reference: 1961 Jul-Aug-Sep in Wycombe Volume 6a Page 406.
• Auckland Museum War Memorial Online Cenotaph, https://www.aucklandmuseum.com/war-memorial/online-cenotaph/record/C661
• Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/226446223/brian-john_g-carbury: accessed 12 October 2023), memorial page for Flying Officer Brian John G Carbury (27 Feb 1918–31 Jul 1961), Find a Grave Memorial ID 226446223, citing Breakspear Crematorium, Ruislip, London Borough of Hillingdon, Greater London, England; Maintained by Woose (contributor 48275987).
• Probate 1961: "England and Wales, Index to wills and administrations (1858-1995)"
  England & Wales National Probate Calendar 1961, page 55
  Probate Search/Find A Will (UK) (accessed 12 October 2023)
  CARBURY Brian John George of 19 Telston Close, Bourne End, Buckinghamshire died 31 Jul 1961 at The War Memorial Hospital, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire. Administration London 27 September 1961 to Florence Minnie Carbury, widow. Effects £3564.

Research Notes

Possible marriages:

• Marriage Registration: "England & Wales Marriage Index"
  FreeBMD Entry Information (accessed 12 October 2023)
  Carbury, Brian J.G. married Phoebe E. Williams
  GRO Reference: 1940 Oct-Nov-Dec in Romford Volume 4a Page 1950.
• Marriage Registration: "England & Wales Marriage Index"
  FreeBMD Entry Information (accessed 12 October 2023)
  Carbury, Brian J.G. married Lottie C. Carbury or Gager
  GRO Reference: 1948 Jul-Aug-Sep in Croydon Volume 5g Page 242.
• Marriage Registration: "England & Wales Marriage Index"
  FreeBMD Entry Information (accessed 12 October 2023)
  Carbury, Brian J.G. married Florence M. Juniper
  GRO Reference: 1952 Oct-Nov-Dec in Westminster Volume 5c Page 708.

DFC Citations:

"Flying Officer Brian John George CARBURY (40288). During operations on the North East coast Flying Officer Carbury led his section in an attack on two enemy aircraft. Both were destroyed. From 28th August, 1940, to 2nd September, 1940, he has, with his squadron, been almost continuously engaged against large enemy raids over Kent, and has destroyed eight enemy aircraft. Five of these were shot down during three successive engagements in one day."

• The London Gazette, 24 September 1940, Issue 34951, Page 5654. https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/34951/page/5654

"Flying Officer Brian John George CARBURY, D.F.C. (40288). Flying Officer Carbury has displayed outstanding gallantry and skill in engagements against the enemy. Previous to 8th September, 1940, this officer shot down eight enemy aircraft, and shared in the destruction of two others. Since that date he has destroyed two Messerschmitt 109s and two Heinkel 113s, and, in company with other pilots of his squadron, also assisted in the destruction of yet another two enemy aircraft. His cool courage in the face of the enemy has been a splendid example to other pilots of his squadron."

• The London Gazette, 25 October 1940, Issue 34978, Page 6193. https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/34978/page/6193