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We remember William Reginald Balden
We remember William Reginald Balden
Timeline
Timeline
1887
sibling
John W Balden
Source:8580011
1887
1889
sibling
Ethel M Balden
Source:8580011
1889
1892
birth
Hanging Heaton, Dewsbury, Yorkshire
United Kingdom
Source:8580012
Source:8580011
6th July 1892
1909
employment
Surveyor
Self-Employed
Bywell, Dewsbury, Yorkshire
United Kingdom
Source:8580012
1909 - 1914
1911
employment
Pupil to Auctioneer
Dewsbury
United Kingdom
Source:8580011
1911
1911
location
Bywell, Leeds Road, Soothill Upper, Dewsbury
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8580007
1911
1915
service
British Army
Private
PS/2460
Royal Fusiliers
21st Battalion
Source:8580007
14th November 1915
1915
theatres
Western Europe :1
Source:8580007
14th November 1915
1916
commission
Regular
Source:8580007
4th September 1916
1916
service
Air Force (RAF/RFC)
2nd Leuitenant
Source:8580007
8th December 1916
1917
hospitalisation
On the 16th April 1917 he was flying in a BE2c 7163 plane when he was shot down and wounded by ground fire. He managed to land behind British lines.
Hospital/Institution
Source:8580012
16th April 1917
1918
service
Air Force (RAF/RFC)
Temporary Leiutenant
Source:8580012
5th March 1918
1918
service
Air Force (RAF/RFC)
Leuitenant
Source:8580012
1st April 1918
1918
service
Air Force (RAF/RFC)
Temporary Captain
Source:8580007
6th July 1918
1921
marriage
Mary Digges la Touche
Source:8580008
1921
1921
location
Bywell, Leeds Road, Soothill Upper, Dewsbury
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:8580007
1921
1923
children
Margaret Julia Balden
Source:8580007
1923
1925
children
Robert Alexander Balden
Source:8580007
March 1925
1927
children
William Digges La Touche Balden
Source:8580007
August 1927
1981
death
Not War Related
Northumberland
United Kingdom
Source:8580009
1981
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William Reginald |
| Initials | WR |
| Last Name | Balden |
| Source | 150422 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bywell, Leeds Road, Soothill Upper, Dewsbury | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1911 | |
| Bywell, Leeds Road, Soothill Upper, Dewsbury | United Kingdom | their own address | known 1921 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Force (RAF/RFC) | Temporary Leiutenant | ||||
| Air Force (RAF/RFC) | Leuitenant | ||||
| Air Force (RAF/RFC) | 2nd Leuitenant | ||||
| Air Force (RAF/RFC) | Temporary Captain | ||||
| British Army | PS/2460 | Royal Fusiliers | 21st Battalion | Private |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Margaret Julia Balden | daughter | 1923 | |
| Robert Alexander Balden | son | March 1925 | |
| William Digges La Touche Balden | son | August 1927 |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| John W Balden | brother | 1887 | |
| Ethel M Balden | sister | 1889 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Digges la Touche | wife | 1921 |
Media
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Reginald William Balden in uniformtaken during WW1 after he transferred from the army to The Royal Flying Corps
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Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Matthew57315 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2008 Transcription | Matthew57315 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Matthew57315 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Matthew57315 | |
| British Royal Air Force, Officers' Service Records 1912-1920 Transcription | Matthew57315 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Matthew57315 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| William Reginald Balden | Matthew57315 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Reginald William Balden in uniform | Brenda15486 | |
| Temp. Captain | Matthew57315 |
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