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We remember John Daniel D'arcy Northwood
We remember John Daniel D'arcy Northwood
Timeline
Timeline
1897
1898
sibling
Eric G D'arcy Northwood
Source:7617209
1898
1901
location
472 Gillott Road, Edgbaston
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:7617214
31st March 1901
1904
sibling
Richard P D'arcy Northwood
Source:7617209
1904
1911
location
470 Gillott Rd, Birmingham
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:7617209
2nd April 1911
1911
education
King Edwards High School, New Street
Birmingham
United Kingdom
Source:9195932
1911 - 1913
1917
commission
Temporary
Source:7617405
26th April 1917
1918
service
Air Force (RAF/RFC)
Second Lieutenant
Royal Flying Corps
143 Squadron
Source:7617368
15th April 1918 - 29th April 1919
1930
location
Block "B" Ewa Plantation Honolulu
United States
their own address
Source:7617513
1st April 1930
1934
employment
Sugar Plantation Overseeer
Honolulu, Hawaii
United States
Source:7617468
1934
events
Flying experience
Training
Source:7617368
marriage
Enid A
Source:7617513
marriage
Olive Maclean
Source:9195924
service
British Army
Captain
Royal Field Artillery
Source:3286595
service
British Army
Lance Corporal
835
Royal Warwickshire Regiment
14th Battalion
Source:6627877
1972
death
Cape May, New Jersey
United States
Source:9195924
Source:7617528
20th March 1972
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | John Daniel D'arcy |
| Initials | JDD |
| Last Name | Northwood |
| Source | 3286595 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 470 Gillott Rd, Birmingham | United Kingdom | parents address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| 472 Gillott Road, Edgbaston | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1901 | |
| Block "B" Ewa Plantation Honolulu | United States | their own address | known 1st April 1930 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | Royal Field Artillery | Captain | |||
| British Army | 835 | Royal Warwickshire Regiment | 14th Battalion | Lance Corporal | |
| Air Force (RAF/RFC) | Royal Flying Corps | 143 Squadron | Second Lieutenant |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Herbert Daniel Northwood | father | ||
| Blanche Emily D'Arcy | mother |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eric G D'arcy Northwood | brother | 1898 | |
| Richard P D'arcy Northwood | brother | 1904 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enid A | wife | ||
| Olive Maclean | wife |
Media
Media
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Bulge NorthwoodMy Grandfather, Victor Gordon Sanders, took a number of photos, including this one, while training with the 14th Royal Warwickshire Regiment at Sutton Park in 1914. The only soldier named Northwood in the same platoon as my grandfather (A company 3 Platoon 14th Royal Warwickshire Regiment was John Daniel D'Arcy Northwood, so I am assuming this is him. His family also came from the same area of Birmingham as my grandfather.
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Old Edwardians Roll of ServiceOld Edwardians Roll of Service, King Edwards School, Edgbaston, BirminghamContributed by:
Andrew10867
Communities
Communities
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14th Battalion Royal Warwickshire Regiment No 3 Platoon "A" CompanyMore about 14th Battalion Royal Warwickshire Regiment No 3 Platoon "A" Company
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King Edward's High School, New Street, BirminghamMore about King Edward's High School, New Street, Birmingham
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Birmingham City Battalions 1914-1918 Transcription | Andrew10867 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Andrew10867 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Andrew10867 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Andrew10867 | |
| British Royal Air Force, Officers' Service Records 1912-1920 Transcription | Andrew10867 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Service Record | Andrew10867 | |
| Transfer to Unemployed list | Andrew10867 | |
| Promotion to Second Lieutenant | Andrew10867 | |
| Promotion to Captain | Andrew10867 | |
| Confirmation of Second Lieutenant | Andrew10867 | |
| Border Crossing Canada to USA 23rd May 1934 | Andrew10867 | |
| Canadian Passenger List 23 May 1934 | Andrew10867 | |
| 1930 Census | Andrew10867 | |
| US Social Security Death Index | Andrew10867 | |
| Parents Marriage | Andrew10867 | |
| Canadian Headstone | Andrew10867 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Bulge Northwood | Andrew10867 | |
| Old Edwardians Roll of Service | Andrew10867 |
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