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We remember William Frederick Dry, O.b.e.
We remember William Frederick Dry, O.b.e.
Timeline
Timeline
1896
1904
sibling
Kathleen Dry
Source:9094921
1904
1911
dates
Age 15
Source:9094921
2nd April 1911
1911
location
16 Sycamore Road Bournville Birmingham
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9094921
2nd April 1911
1917
service
Air Force (RAF/RFC)
2nd Lieutenant
Royal Flying Corps
Source:9094827
17th May 1917
1919
service
Air Force (RAF/RFC)
Flying Officer (T)
38265
Royal Air Force
Source:9094835
24th October 1919
1920
marriage
Gwendolen Thwaite
Source:9094908
14th April 1920
1924
service
Air Force (RAF/RFC)
Flying Officer
Royal Air Force
Source:9094859
8th October 1924 - 1st July 1926
1926
service
Air Force (RAF/RFC)
Flight Lieutenant
Royal Air Force
Source:9094885
1st July 1926 - 1st December 1935
1935
service
Air Force (RAF/RFC)
Squadron Leader
Royal Air Force
Source:9094885
1st December 1935
1940
service
Air Force (RAF/RFC)
Group Captain
Royal Air Force
Operations Staff Officer
Source:9113751
22nd July 1940
1946
awards
Commander of the British Empire
Other War Service Award
Source:9094965
1st January 1946
service
British Army
Corporal
38265
Royal Engineers
Source:1701013
1974
death
Hampshire
United Kingdom
Source:9094941
1974
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William Frederick |
| Initials | WF |
| Last Name | Dry, O.b.e. |
| Source | 9094965 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Sycamore Road Bournville Birmingham | United Kingdom | parents address | known 2nd April 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 38265 | Royal Engineers | Corporal | ||
| Air Force (RAF/RFC) | Royal Flying Corps | 2nd Lieutenant | |||
| Air Force (RAF/RFC) | 38265 | Royal Air Force | Flying Officer (T) | ||
| Air Force (RAF/RFC) | Royal Air Force | Flying Officer | |||
| Air Force (RAF/RFC) | Royal Air Force | Flight Lieutenant | |||
| Air Force (RAF/RFC) | Royal Air Force | Squadron Leader | |||
| Air Force (RAF/RFC) | Royal Air Force | Operations Staff Officer | Group Captain |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Commander of the British Empire | Other War Service Award |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Catherine Dry | mother | ||
| William Henry Dry | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kathleen Dry | sister | 1904 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gwendolen Thwaite | wife | 14th April 1920 |
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2005 Transcription | Jonathan101862 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Jonathan101862 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Jonathan101862 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Jonathan101862 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| The London Gazette | Jonathan101862 | |
| The London Gazette | Jonathan101862 | |
| The London Gazette | Jonathan101862 | |
| The London Gazette | Jonathan101862 | |
| The London Gazette | Jonathan101862 | |
| The London Gazette | Jonathan101862 | |
| Flight Magazine | Jonathan101862 | |
| Gwendolen Thwaite | Jonathan101862 | |
| 1946 New Year's Honours | Jonathan101862 | |
| St Clement Danes | Jonathan101862 | |
| Air Force lists 1938 - 1945 | Jonathan101862 |
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