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We remember James Littlewood
We remember James Littlewood
Timeline
Timeline
1896
1896
location
11 Williamson Street, Holbeck, Leeds, Yorkshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:7612588
6th May 1896
1897
sibling
Wilson Littlewood
Source:7613373
19th December 1897
1900
sibling
Jessie Littlewood
Source:7613373
19th March 1900
1901
dates
Age 4
Source:7613390
31st March 1901
1901
location
32 Willoughby Street, Holbeck, Leeds, Yorkshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:7613390
31st March 1901
1902
sibling
Annie Littlewood
Source:7613373
22nd June 1902
1907
sibling
Harry Littlewood
Source:7613373
3rd September 1907
1909
sibling
Agnes Littlewood
Source:7613373
21st July 1909
1911
dates
Age 14
Source:7613393
2nd April 1911
1911
employment
Hackle Pin Worker
Leeds, Yorkshire
United Kingdom
Source:7613393
2nd April 1911
1911
location
20 Crosby Terrace, Holbeck, Leeds, Yorkshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:7613393
2nd April 1911
1912
sibling
George Littlewood
Source:7613373
1st November 1912
1914
enlistment
Harewood Barracks, Leeds, YOrkshire
United Kingdom
Source:7613459
5th August 1914
1914
service
British Army
2705
Royal Army Medical Corps
2nd West Riding Field Ambulance
Source:7613459
5th August 1914 - 31st December 1914
1914
employment
Fitter
Leeds, Yorkshire
United Kingdom
Source:7613415
31st December 1914
1914
service
Air Force (RAF/RFC)
Air Mechanic 2nd Class
2705
Royal Flying Corps
Source:7613415
31st December 1914 - 1st June 1915
1914
location
43 Low Moor Side, Holbeck, Leeds, Yorkshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:7613415
31st December 1914
1915
service
British Army
Air Mechanic 1st Class
2705
Royal Flying Corps
Source:7613415
1915 - 1917
1915
theatres
Egypt :4
Source:7613415
7th November 1915 - 5th November 1917
1917
service
Air Force (RAF/RFC)
Corporal
2705
Royal Flying Corps
Source:7613415
1st March 1917 - 1st August 1917
1917
service
Air Force (RAF/RFC)
Sergeant
2705
Royal Flying Corps
Source:7613415
1st August 1917
1918
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:7613415
26th July 1918 - 11th November 1918
1918
awards
Meritorious Service Medal (MSM)
British Award/Decoration
Source:7613415
25th August 1918
1918
hospitalisation
Injured during a rescue attempt by 97 squadron after plane from 100 squadron downed nearby
Hospital/Institution
Source:7613415
28th August 1918 - 6th September 1918
1922
discharge
Source:7613415
30th December 1922
1924
marriage
Minnie Greenwood
Source:7613373
2nd August 1924
1939
location
4 Normanton Terrace, Holbeck, Leeds,Yorkshire
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:7613482
24th August 1939
1939
service
Air Force (RAF/RFC)
Flight Sergeant
2705
Source:7613509
27th August 1939 - 22nd January 1946
1954
dates
Age 58
Source:7613388
1954
1954
death
Not War Related
Leeds, Yorkshire
United Kingdom
Source:7613388
26th September 1954
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | James |
| Initials | J |
| Last Name | Littlewood |
| Source | 7612588 |
| First Names | James |
| Initials | J |
| Last Name | Littlewood |
| Source | 7613415 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Williamson Street, Holbeck, Leeds, Yorkshire | United Kingdom | parents address | 6th May 1896 | |
| 20 Crosby Terrace, Holbeck, Leeds, Yorkshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| 32 Willoughby Street, Holbeck, Leeds, Yorkshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1901 | |
| 4 Normanton Terrace, Holbeck, Leeds,Yorkshire | United Kingdom | their own address | known 24th August 1939 | |
| 43 Low Moor Side, Holbeck, Leeds, Yorkshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st December 1914 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 2705 | Royal Flying Corps | Air Mechanic 1st Class | ||
| British Army | 2705 | Royal Army Medical Corps | 2nd West Riding Field Ambulance | ||
| Air Force (RAF/RFC) | 2705 | Flight Sergeant | |||
| Air Force (RAF/RFC) | 2705 | Royal Flying Corps | Air Mechanic 2nd Class | ||
| Air Force (RAF/RFC) | 2705 | Royal Flying Corps | Corporal | ||
| Air Force (RAF/RFC) | 2705 | Royal Flying Corps | Sergeant |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Meritorious Service Medal (MSM) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agnes Emma Vine | mother | ||
| George Wilson Littlweood | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wilson Littlewood | brother | 19th December 1897 | |
| Jessie Littlewood | sister | 19th March 1900 | |
| Annie Littlewood | sister | 22nd June 1902 | |
| Harry Littlewood | brother | 3rd September 1907 | |
| Agnes Littlewood | sister | 21st July 1909 | |
| George Littlewood | brother | 1st November 1912 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minnie Greenwood | wife | 2nd August 1924 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh | Brown | Light Borwn |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914-12-31 | 5'5" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1898-06-10 | Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
Media
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Birth Certificate for James LittlewoodJames "Jimmy" Littlewood Birth CErt
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Jimmy in 1914James "Jimmy" Littlewood when in the Royal Army Medical Corp (RAMC) 2nd Field Ambulance (West Riding) sometime between 05 Aug 1914 & 31 Dec 1914
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RAMC 2nd Field Ambulance (West Riding)RAMC 2nd Field Ambulance (West Riding) photo taken between Aug-Dec 1914 Jimmy is back row centreContributed by:
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Sgt James Littlewood in 1917This photo was one of two found in Wilson Littlewood's pockets when he was killed in action 10 Aug 1918, photo is of his brother Jimmy who had been promoted to the rank of Sergeant (1 Aug 1917) while serving in Egypt.Contributed by:
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James "Jimmy" Littlewood at the SphinxThis photo was one of two found in Wilson Littlewood's pockets when he was killed in action 10 Aug 1918, photo is of his brother Jimmy who had been serving in Egypt. Photo shows Jimmy (person on right) at the sphinx with one of the pyramids in the background, (note the paws of the sphinx has not been uncovered) photo taken circa 1916Contributed by:
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James Littlewood's familyProvide evidence of names and DoB for Jimmy's siblings, all information sourced from family knowledge and birth certificates.Contributed by:
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Notice to JoinJimmy's original "Territorial Force, Embodiment - Notice to Join" the 2nd West Riding Field Ambulance of the RAMCContributed by:
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A gallant rescue attemptBrief outline of details which lead to Jimmy being awarded the M.S.M.Contributed by:
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WW II - Recall To Regular ServiceJimmy's Notice - Recall to Regular Service of an Air Force ReservistContributed by:
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RAF Certificate of service and ReleaseOne of Jimmy's books outlining his service particulars during WW IIContributed by:
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Jimmy' Medal's(L-R) (1) 1914-1915 Star, (2) British War Medal, (3) Victory Medal (WWI medals) (4) Defense Medal, (5) War Medal 1939-1945 (WWII Medals) (6) Meritorious Service Medal (M.S.M.) (WWI Medal)Contributed by:
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Wayne19719 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2008 Transcription | Wayne19719 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Wayne19719 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Wayne19719 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Wayne19719 | |
| British Royal Air Force, Airmen's service records 1912-1939 Transcription | Wayne19719 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Baptism Record for James Littlewood | Wayne19719 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Birth Certificate for James Littlewood | Wayne19719 | |
| Jimmy in 1914 | Wayne19719 | |
| RAMC 2nd Field Ambulance (West Riding) | Wayne19719 | |
| Sgt James Littlewood in 1917 | Wayne19719 | |
| James "Jimmy" Littlewood at the Sphinx | Wayne19719 | |
| Sgt. James Littlewood RAF | Wayne19719 | |
| James Littlewood's family | Wayne19719 | |
| Notice to Join | Wayne19719 | |
| A gallant rescue attempt | Wayne19719 | |
| WW II - Recall To Regular Service | Wayne19719 | |
| RAF Certificate of service and Release | Wayne19719 | |
| Jimmy' Medal's | Wayne19719 |
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