Personal data
| Name | Roy |
|---|---|
| Initials | I.L. |
| Christian name | Indra Lal ("Laddie") |
| Date and place of birth | Calcutta; 02.12.1898 |
| Family | Son of Piera Lal Roy and Lolita Roy |
Extra information
- Information
- His family moved to London in 1902. His father was a barrister and Director of Public Prosecutions
- Information 2
- Educated at St Paul's School, London
Military data
| Rank | Lt. |
|---|---|
| Regiment / Unit | 56 Sqn. Royal Flying Corps // 40 Sqn. Royal Air Force |
| Date of death | |
| Age | 19 |
| Cemetery / Memorial | Estevelles Communal Cemetery, on left side of main path, in far (South) part. |
Other information
- Information
- "Killed in action"
- Information 2
- D.F.C. Sole Indian World War I flying ace (10 victories in 13 days)
- Information 3
- His older brother, Pte. Paresh Lal Roy, served in 1 Honourable Artillery Company
- Information 4
- In Dec. 1998, to mark the 100th anniversary of his birth, the Indian postal service issued a commemorative stamp in his honour. His image is also on a 2019 Indian stamp.
Media
Sources
- Source
- BRT36
- Source 2
- Personal file