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We remember Charles Henry Nicholas, Afc
We remember Charles Henry Nicholas, Afc
Timeline
Timeline
1894
1901
location
22 Duke Street, Chelmsford, Essex
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9637616
31st March 1901
1901
dates
Age 6
Source:9637616
31st December 1901
1911
dates
Age 16
Source:9637533
2nd April 1911
1911
education
boarder in School House
Berkhamsted School
Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire
United Kingdom
Source:9637533
2nd April 1911
1911
location
School House, Berkhamsted School, Castle Street, Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire
United Kingdom
school/college address
Source:9637533
2nd April 1911
1914
service
British Army
Second Lieutenant
South Wales Borderers
2nd Battalion
Source:9637706
15th August 1914 - 1916
1918
service
Air Force (RAF/RFC)
Major
Royal Air Force
Source:3235373
1st April 1918 - 31st July 1919
1919
awards
Air Force Cross (AFC)
British Award/Decoration
Source:9637472
3rd June 1919
1943
service
Air Force (RAF/RFC)
Air Commodore
Royal Air Force
HQ Fighter Command
Source:3235373
22nd January 1943 - 14th November 1943
1966
death
United Kingdom
Source:8623340
8th August 1966
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Charles Henry |
| Initials | CH |
| Last Name | Nicholas, Afc |
| Source | 9637472 |
| Last Name | Nicholas |
| Source | 9637300 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Duke Street, Chelmsford, Essex | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1901 | |
| School House, Berkhamsted School, Castle Street, Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire | United Kingdom | school/college address | known 2nd April 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Force (RAF/RFC) | Royal Air Force | Major | |||
| Air Force (RAF/RFC) | Royal Air Force | HQ Fighter Command | Air Commodore | ||
| British Army | South Wales Borderers | 2nd Battalion | Second Lieutenant |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Air Force Cross (AFC) | British Award/Decoration |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fanny nee Cornell | mother | ||
| John Henry Nicholas | father |
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Media
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Communities
Communities
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Berkhamsted School: Mentioned in DespatchesMore about Berkhamsted School: Mentioned in Despatches
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Berkhamsted School Roll of Honour 1914: Special ReserveMore about Berkhamsted School Roll of Honour 1914: Special Reserve
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Keith1947 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Keith1947 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Peter6648 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Peter6648 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2005 Transcription | Peter6648 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| RAF Biography | Peter6648 | |
| Major Charles Henry Nicholas | Peter6648 | |
| Commission: Charles Henry Nicholas | Peter6648 |
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