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Timeline
Timeline
1886
1906
dates
Age 19
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6th April 1906
1906
employment
Brassworker
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6th April 1906
1906
enlistment
Source:8601323
6th April 1906
1906
service
British Army
Private
20
9th (Queen's Royal) Lancers
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6th April 1906 - 20th July 1916
1914
theatres
Western Europe :1
Source:2262327
8th November 1914
1915
hospitalisation
Gunshot wound left arm.
Hospital/Institution
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3rd April 1915
1915
marriage
Dorothy Hillier
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19th April 1915
1916
service
Air Force (RAF/RFC)
Air Mechanic 2nd Class
45407
Royal Flying Corps
Source:8601323
21st July 1916 - 15th September 1916
1916
service
Air Force (RAF/RFC)
Acting Corporal
45407
Royal Flying Corps
Source:8601323
16th September 1916 - 31st January 1917
1917
service
Air Force (RAF/RFC)
Air Mechanic 1st Class
45407
Royal Flying Corps
Source:8601323
1st February 1917 - 31st March 1917
1917
service
Air Force (RAF/RFC)
Corporal
45407
Royal Flying Corps
Source:8601323
1st April 1917 - 31st July 1917
1917
service
Air Force (RAF/RFC)
Sergeant
45407
Royal Flying Corps
Source:8601323
1st August 1917 - 31st March 1918
1918
service
Air Force (RAF/RFC)
Sergeant Mechanic
45407
Royal Air Force
Source:8601323
1st April 1918 - 31st December 1918
1918
children
Dorothy Hillier King
Source:8601323
30th July 1918
1919
service
Air Force (RAF/RFC)
Sergeant
45407
Royal Air Force
Source:8601323
1st January 1919 - 20th March 1919
1919
service
Air Force (RAF/RFC)
Sergeant
45407
Royal Air Force
RAF Reserve
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21st March 1919 - 30th April 1920
1920
discharge
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30th April 1920
1939
employment
Motor Fitter and Driver
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13th April 1939
1939
service
Air Force (RAF/RFC)
Royal Air Force
Class "E" Reserve
Source:8601323
13th April 1939
location
25 YoungStreet, Doncaster
United Kingdom
Source:8601323
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Henry |
| Initials | H |
| Last Name | King |
| Source | 2262327 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 YoungStreet, Doncaster | United Kingdom |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Force (RAF/RFC) | 45407 | Royal Flying Corps | Acting Corporal | ||
| Air Force (RAF/RFC) | 45407 | Royal Flying Corps | Air Mechanic 1st Class | ||
| Air Force (RAF/RFC) | 45407 | Royal Flying Corps | Corporal | ||
| Air Force (RAF/RFC) | 45407 | Royal Flying Corps | Sergeant | ||
| Air Force (RAF/RFC) | 45407 | Royal Air Force | Sergeant Mechanic | ||
| Air Force (RAF/RFC) | 45407 | Royal Air Force | Sergeant | ||
| British Army | 20 | 9th (Queen's Royal) Lancers | Private | ||
| Air Force (RAF/RFC) | 45407 | Royal Flying Corps | Air Mechanic 2nd Class | ||
| Air Force (RAF/RFC) | Royal Air Force | Class "E" Reserve | |||
| Air Force (RAF/RFC) | 45407 | Royal Air Force | RAF Reserve | Sergeant |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dorothy Hillier King | daughter | 30th July 1918 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dorothy Hillier | wife | 19th April 1915 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fair | Grey | Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1906-04-06 | 5'4" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1906-04-06 | Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
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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, Airmen's service records 1912-1939 Transcription | Yvonne27542 | |
| Royal Air Force Muster Roll 1918 Transcription | Yvonne27542 |
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