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We remember Gerald James King
We remember Gerald James King
Timeline
Timeline
1892
sibling
Kate Lavinia King
Source:8483086
1892
1893
sibling
Arthur Hedley King
Source:8483086
1893
1895
1900
sibling
Eva K King
Source:8483085
1900
1901
location
Glenlea, Oakdene Road, Godalming, Surrey
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8483086
1901
1911
employment
Apprentice
Motor Engineer
Godalming, Surrey
United Kingdom
Source:8483086
1911
1915
education
University of Leeds
Leeds, Yorkshire
United Kingdom
Source:8483036
1915
1915
commission
Source:8483036
5th June 1915
1915
service
British Army
Second Lieutenant
West Yorkshire Regiment
3/6th Battalion
Source:8483045
5th June 1915 - 16th September 1915
1915
service
Air Force (RAF/RFC)
Second Lieutenant
Royal Flying Corps
Equipment Department
Source:8483046
16th September 1915 - 26th June 1916
1916
service
Air Force (RAF/RFC)
Second Lieutenant (Flying Officer)
Royal Flying Corps
Military Wing
Source:8483048
26th June 1916 - 1st July 1917
1917
service
Air Force (RAF/RFC)
Lieutenant
Royal Flying Corps
Source:8483048
1st July 1917
1918
service
Air Force (RAF/RFC)
Temporary Captain
Royal Air Force
55 TS
Source:8483020
1st April 1918 - 11th June 1918
1918
location
Barogate, Otley, Yorkshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8483020
1st April 1918
1918
service
British Army
Temporary Major
Royal Air Force
55 TS
Source:8483020
11th June 1918 - 9th July 1918
1918
service
Air Force (RAF/RFC)
Temporary Major
Royal Air Force
51 TDS
Source:8483020
9th July 1918 - 3rd July 1919
1919
service
Air Force (RAF/RFC)
Temporary Major
Royal Air Force
15 AAP
Source:8483020
13th July 1919 - 29th August 1919
1919
service
Air Force (RAF/RFC)
Temporary Major
Royal Air Force
Manchester Storage Park
Source:8483020
29th August 1919 - 3rd September 1919
1919
service
Air Force (RAF/RFC)
Temporary Major
Royal Air Force
Birmingham Recruit Depot
Source:8483020
29th August 1919 - 21st November 1919
1919
discharge
Source:8483020
21st November 1919
1921
discharge
Source:8483050
30th September 1921
1938
location
The Ridge, Burrows Lane, Otley, Yorkshire
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:8483020
4th August 1938
1939
events
Applied for service in RAFVR
Application for Service
Source:8483020
20th September 1939
appointments
Assistant Equipment Officer
Source:8483046
service
British Army
Officer Cadet
Officer Training Corps
Leeds University Contingent
Source:8483036
location
The Bungalow, Otley, Yorkshire
United Kingdom
Source:8483020
1965
death
Wharfdale, Yorkshire
United Kingdom
Source:8483084
1965
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Gerald James |
| Initials | GJ |
| Last Name | King |
| Source | 2261897 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barogate, Otley, Yorkshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1st April 1918 | |
| Glenlea, Oakdene Road, Godalming, Surrey | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1901 | |
| The Bungalow, Otley, Yorkshire | United Kingdom | |||
| The Ridge, Burrows Lane, Otley, Yorkshire | United Kingdom | their own address | 4th August 1938 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | Officer Training Corps | Leeds University Contingent | Officer Cadet | ||
| British Army | West Yorkshire Regiment | 3/6th Battalion | Second Lieutenant | ||
| Air Force (RAF/RFC) | Royal Flying Corps | Equipment Department | Second Lieutenant | ||
| Air Force (RAF/RFC) | Royal Flying Corps | Military Wing | Second Lieutenant (Flying Officer) | ||
| Air Force (RAF/RFC) | Royal Flying Corps | Lieutenant | |||
| Air Force (RAF/RFC) | Royal Air Force | 55 TS | Temporary Captain | ||
| Air Force (RAF/RFC) | Royal Air Force | 51 TDS | Temporary Major | ||
| Air Force (RAF/RFC) | Royal Air Force | 15 AAP | Temporary Major | ||
| Air Force (RAF/RFC) | Royal Air Force | Manchester Storage Park | Temporary Major | ||
| Air Force (RAF/RFC) | Royal Air Force | Birmingham Recruit Depot | Temporary Major | ||
| British Army | Royal Air Force | 55 TS | Temporary Major |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edith H King | mother | ||
| Arthur James King | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eva K King | sister | 1900 | |
| Kate Lavinia King | sister | 1892 | |
| Arthur Hedley King | brother | 1893 |
Media
Communities
Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| British Royal Air Force, Officers' Service Records 1912-1920 Transcription | M2740 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | M2740 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | M2740 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | M2740 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | M2740 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| London Gazette Entry - Commission (1915) | M2740 | |
| London Gazette Entry - Secondment to RFC (1915) | M2740 | |
| London Gazette Entry - Appointment (1916) | M2740 | |
| London Gazette Entry - Promotion (1917) | M2740 | |
| London Gazette Entry - Relinquishment of Commission (1919) | M2740 | |
| London Gazette Entry - Relinquishment of Commission (1921) | M2740 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Maj. King | M2740 |
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