Edward Charles Hibbs Doherty
Born 8 Oct 1917 - Died 23 May 1942
- Service number
- WWII NZ413823 AWMM
- WWII 413823 AWMM
- Also known as
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- Armed force / branch
- Air Force AWMM
- Last rank
- WW2 Sergeant AWMM Royal Air Force, 11 Advanced Flying Unit AWMM
- War
- World War II, 1939-1945 AWMM
About
- Title
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- Forenames
- Edward Charles Hibbs AWMM
- Surname
- Doherty AWMM
- Ingoa
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- Also known as
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- Service number
- WWII NZ413823 AWMM
- WWII 413823 AWMM
- Gender
- Male AWMM
- Iwi / Hapū / Waka / Rohe
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- Religion
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Images
Documents
About birth
- Birth
- 8 Oct 1917 Martyn
- Date of birth
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- Place of birth
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- Birth notes
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- Address before enlistment
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- Post war occupation
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- Next of kin
- WW2 Father: Mr. T. S. J Doherty, 12 Third Avenue,Tauranga AWMM
- WW2 Parents: Mr. & Mrs. T. S. J Doherty of Tauranga AWMM
- Relationship status
- Single/WWII AWMM
Wars and conflicts
- War
- World War II, 1939-1945 AWMM
- Campaign
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- Armed force / branch
- Air Force AWMM
- Service number
- WWII NZ413823 AWMM
- WWII 413823 AWMM
- Military service
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- Promotions/ Postings/ Transfers
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Military decorations
- Medals and Awards
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Training and Enlistment
- Military training
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- Branch Trade Proficiency
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- Enlistment
- WW2 06 Jul 1941 Martyn Salesman/Civilian Martyn
- Age on enlistment
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- Occupation before enlistment
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Embarkations
- Embarkation details
- WW2 Royal New Zealand Air Force AWMM
Prisoner of war
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- Days interned
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- POW liberation details
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- Liberation Repatriation
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- POW serial number
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Medical history
- Medical notes
- Killed in Air Accident, Cause of Death AWMM
Last known rank
- Last rank
- WW2 Sergeant AWMM
Royal Air Force, 11 Advanced Flying Unit AWMM - Last rank
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Biographical information
- Edward Doherty was the son of Thomas S.J. Doherty and Gertrude Annie Doherty (nee Hibbs) of Tauranga. Attended Ashburton High School, Marlborough College, Canterbury University College and Elam School of Arts. Source: Martyn, For Your Tomorrow, Vol.3, p.168.
There is a reference to the funeral of Ted Doherty in the diary of Sergeant Pilot Raymond Herbert John Broady (NZ39691). [Ref. MS 883].
Remembered on the Takapuna War Memorial, The Strand, Takapuna.
Attended Ashburton High School (Source: RNZAF Biographies (R17845609)) AWMM
About death
- Death
- 23 May 1942 AWMM
Age 25 AWMM - Date of death
- 23rd May 1942Public - Stella Mary - Researcher - 17 July 2019 - Research at the Museum, Air Accident records
- Age at death
- 24 years 8 monthsPublic - Stella Mary - Researcher - 17 July 2019 - Museum records
- Place of death
- RAF Wheaton Aston , Staffordshire uk, the Empire
Flying School.Public - Stella Mary - Researcher - 17 July 2019 - Museum records - Cause of death
- Killed in Air Accident AWMM
- Training, flying an Oxford aircraft.Public - Stella Mary - Researcher - 17 July 2019 - Air Accident report
- Death notes
- Died during night flying and attempting to land on a flare path runway. After one unsuccessful attempt, on the second approach nose dived and the aircraft burst into flames. Time, 0310
The Broady diary refers to “Bridleways” as the training airfield, which seems to be a pseudonym for Wheaton Aston, no doubt for security reasons. Shawbury was the parent station, which is why Ted Doherty was buried there, with more than a few other trainees who died during training. Doherty is the only New Zealander.Public - Stella Mary - Researcher - 17 July 2019 - Research online - Cemetery
- Shawbury (St Mary) Churchyard, Shropshire, England AWMM Row 20. Grave 2. AWMM
- Cemetery name
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- Grave reference
- 20.2 Salop EnglandPublic - Stella Mary - Researcher - 17 July 2019 - Local knowledge - St. Mary’s is my local church.
- Obituary
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- Memorial name
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- Memorial reference
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Memorial
- Memorial name
- Takapuna War Memorial, The Strand, Takapuna, Auckland, New Zealand AWMM
- Auckland War Memorial Museum, World War 2 Hall of Memories AWMM
Related objects
Sources
- External links
- New Zealand History online: Takapuna War Memorial
https://nzhistory.govt.nz/memorial/takapuna-war-memorial
Further Reference - Commonwealth War Graves Commission record
https://www.cwgc.org/find-records/find-war-dead/casualty-details/2711747
Sources Used - RNZAF [Royal New Zealand Air Force] Biographies of Deceased Personnel 1939 - 1945 (Bound Volumes) - Co - Dy. Archives New Zealand (R17845609)
https://collections.archives.govt.nz/web/arena/search/#/entity/aims-archive/R17845609
Sources Used - List of RNZAF [Royal New Zealand Air Force] Personnel - List of Personnel Killed or Missing in Various Theatres, 1940 - 1945. Archives New Zealand (R17845744)
https://collections.archives.govt.nz/web/arena/search/#/entity/aims-archive/R17845744
Sources Used - Aviation Safety Network:
https://aviation-safety.net/wikibase/141515Public - Antonio - Researcher - 8 September 2026 - Internet research - Aircrew Remembered:
https://aircrewremembered.com/doherty-edward-charles-hibbs.htmlPublic - Antonio - Researcher - 8 September 2026 - Internet research
- New Zealand History online: Takapuna War Memorial
- References
- Please note that the 11 volumes of the "RNZAF [Royal New Zealand Air Force] Biographies of Deceased Personnel 1939-1945" held at Archives NZ (formerly known as AIR118) should be used in conjunction with Errol Martyn's "For Your Tomorrow". FYT reflects detailed examination of all of the AIR118 bios which contain many inaccuracies and omissions.
Broady, Raymond Herbert John. Papers, 1911 - 1942. Auckland War Memorial Museum Library. MS 883. - Martyn, E. (1998-2008). For Your Tomorrow (Vols. 1-3). Christchurch, N.Z.: Volplane Press.
Vol.3, p.168 - RNZAF [Royal New Zealand Air Force] Biographies of Deceased Personnel 1939 - 1945 (Bound Volumes) - Co - Dy. Archives New Zealand (R17845609) - Former archives reference: AIR118
- List of RNZAF [Royal New Zealand Air Force] Personnel - List of Personnel Killed or Missing in Various Theatres, 1940 - 1945. [(New Zealanders Attached to R.A.F. [Royal Air Force]) (Officers), (Europe) - Airmen]. Archives New Zealand (R17845744)
- List of RNZAF [Royal New Zealand Air Force] Personnel - Embarkation Lists, November 1940 - July 1942. Archives New Zealand, Wellington (R17845762).
- Auckland Museum. Roll of Honour, Auckland Province, 1939 - 1945. Auckland War Memorial Museum Library. MS 93/139.
- Please note that the 11 volumes of the "RNZAF [Royal New Zealand Air Force] Biographies of Deceased Personnel 1939-1945" held at Archives NZ (formerly known as AIR118) should be used in conjunction with Errol Martyn's "For Your Tomorrow". FYT reflects detailed examination of all of the AIR118 bios which contain many inaccuracies and omissions.
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