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We remember Gordon Frank Hyams
We remember Gordon Frank Hyams
Timeline
Timeline
1892
sibling
Kate Hyams
Source:6166686
1892
1895
sibling
Alec Hyams
Source:6166686
1895
1898
1900
sibling
Colin Hyams
Source:6166686
1900
1901
dates
Age 2
Source:6166686
1901
1901
location
58 Clarence Parade, Southsea, Portsmouth
United Kingdom
other group residence address
Source:6166686
1901
1907
education
Shirley House School
Watford, Hertfordshire
United Kingdom
Source:6156840
1907 - 1912
1911
dates
Age 12
Source:6166687
1911
1911
location
Oaklands, Watford, Hertfordshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:6166687
1911
1912
education
Charterhouse School
Godalming, Surrey
United Kingdom
Source:6156840
1912 - 1916
1916
location
The Old House, Eastergate, Chichester, Sussex
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:7604884
1916
1916
enlistment
London
United Kingdom
Source:7604884
17th December 1916
1916
service
Royal Navy
Probationary Flight Officer
PI 38878
Royal Naval Air Service
Crystal Palace-Chingford-Cranwell
Source:7604884
17th December 1916 - 22nd May 1917
1917
commission
Temporary
Source:7604884
23rd May 1917
1917
service
Royal Navy
Flight Sub-Lieutenant
PI 38878
Royal Naval Air Service
Cranwell-Calshot-Westgate-Killingholme
Source:7604884
23rd May 1917 - 31st March 1918
1918
service
Air Force (RAF/RFC)
Lieutenant
PI 38878
Royal Air Force
Killingholme-64 Wing
Source:7604884
1st April 1918 - 24th April 1919
1918
awards
Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC)
British Award/Decoration
Source:7608203
31st May 1918
1918
awards
Mentioned in Despatches (MiD)
British Award/Decoration
Source:7608193
20th September 1918
1919
discharge
Source:7604884
24th April 1919
1931
marriage
Kathleen Floretta Lucas
Source:6166689
1931
1996
death
Not War Related
Merton, Surrey
United Kingdom
Source:6166685
17th June 1996
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Gordon Frank |
| Initials | GF |
| Last Name | Hyams |
| Source | 5522335 |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 58 Clarence Parade, Southsea, Portsmouth | United Kingdom | other group residence address | known 1901 | |
| Oaklands, Watford, Hertfordshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1911 | |
| The Old House, Eastergate, Chichester, Sussex | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1916 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | PI 38878 | Royal Naval Air Service | Crystal Palace-Chingford-Cranwell | Probationary Flight Officer | |
| Royal Navy | PI 38878 | Royal Naval Air Service | Cranwell-Calshot-Westgate-Killingholme | Flight Sub-Lieutenant | |
| Air Force (RAF/RFC) | PI 38878 | Royal Air Force | Killingholme-64 Wing | Lieutenant |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Mentioned in Despatches (MiD) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hilda Julie Hallenstein | mother | ||
| James Francis - Frank Hyams | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kate Hyams | step-sister | 1892 | |
| Alec Hyams | step-brother | 1895 | |
| Colin Hyams | brother | 1900 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kathleen Floretta Lucas | wife | 1931 |
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Royal Navy Officers Medal Roll 1914-1920 Transcription | Clare995 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Clare995 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Clare995 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Clare995 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Clare995 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2008 Transcription | Clare995 | |
| British Royal Air Force, Officers' Service Records 1912-1920 Transcription | Clare995 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| IWM Oral History Interview with Gordon Frank Hyams, 1988 | Clare995 | |
| Link to elder brother Alec Hallenstein Hyams | Clare995 | |
| Mention in Despatches, London Gazette, 20 Sept 1918 | Clare995 | |
| Award of DFC to Lt Gordon Frank Hyams, London Gazette, 31 May 1918. | Clare995 | |
| Link on this website to Lt John King Hardy, RNAS | Clare995 | |
| IWM Collection. Photo of Lieutenant G F Hyams, RN | Clare995 | |
| Papers of Gp Capt Gordon Hyams, at East Yorkshire Archives | Clare995 |
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