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We remember Godfrey Cathbar O'donnell, Dfc
We remember Godfrey Cathbar O'donnell, Dfc
Timeline
Timeline
1894
birth
India
Source:9536282
Source:9536297
14th April 1894
1911
dates
Age 16
Source:9536297
1911
1914
service
British Army
Temporary Second Lieutenant
Leinster Regiment
6th Battalion
Source:7650135
September 1914
1914
location
48 Lansdowne Rd, Dublin
Ireland
Source:7650135
September 1914
1915
service
British Army
Lieutenant
Leinster Regiment
6th Battalion
Source:3303605
14th July 1915
awards
Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC)
British Award/Decoration
Source:3303605
service
Air Force (RAF/RFC)
Captain
Royal Air Force
No.111 Squadron
Source:3303605
1980
death
Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire
United Kingdom
Source:9536282
1980
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Godfrey Cathbar |
| Initials | GC |
| Last Name | O'donnell, Dfc |
| Source | 3303605 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 48 Lansdowne Rd, Dublin | Ireland | known September 1914 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | Leinster Regiment | 6th Battalion | Temporary Second Lieutenant | ||
| British Army | Leinster Regiment | 6th Battalion | Lieutenant | ||
| Air Force (RAF/RFC) | Royal Air Force | No.111 Squadron | Captain |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
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Godfrey C. O'Donnell and SE5a, PalestineGodfrey O'Donnell preparing to fly his SE5a, 11 Squadron, Palestine, c.1918
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Godfrey O'Donnell commisionGodfrey O'Donnell enlisted in Dublin in 1914, joining the Leinster Regiment as a 2nd Lieutenant.Contributed by:
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Godfrey O'Donnell & downed planeLt. O'Donnell stands in front of the wreckage of a German Rumpler two-seater that he has shot down. Both occupants survived and were taken prisoner.Contributed by:
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Letter from the War OfficeGodfrey O'Donnell receives instructions from the War Office upon his enlistment.Contributed by:
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B Company 6th Battalion Leinster RegimentOfficers and NCOs. Lt. Godfrey O'Donnell is in the front row, seventh from the right.Contributed by:
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Lt. G. C. O'DonnellLt. G. C. O'Donnell, near Lake Doiran, Salonika Campaign. After Gallipoli the Leinster Regiment deployed to Salonika to engage Bulgarian forces.Contributed by:
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Record of Flying TrainingGodfrey O'Donnell learned to fly in Aboukir, Egypt, going solo after three and a half hours dual instruction on the Maurice Farman Short Horn.Contributed by:
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Lt G.C.O'DonnellLt. O'Donnell, 6th Battalion, The Prince of Wales Leinster RegimentContributed by:
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111 Sqn ReunionThe menu card from the reunion dinner in London, 20 years after the squadron formation. The distinguished company included famed aircraft manufacturer Edgar Percival, Brig General A E Borton, commander of 40th Wing in Palestine, two former squadron CO's: F.W. Stent and Hereward de Havilland, squadron aces Peter Drummond, Alan Bott & Austin Lloyd Fleming, and one of the founders of the BBC, Rex Palmer .Contributed by:
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Lt. O'Donnell & Cpl KnowlesLt O'Donnell with his observer, Cpl Frederick J. Knowles in front of a Bristol Fighter, Palestine.Contributed by:
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AlbatrossA captured Albatross D III and pilots from 111 Squadron in Palestine. Godfrey O'Donnell is in the centre.Contributed by:
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Distinguished Flying CrossDistinguished Flying Cross, similar to the one which would have been awarded to Godfrey O'Donnell.Contributed by:
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The O'Donnell brothers and their fatherMore about The O'Donnell brothers and their father
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Deborah102878 | |
| Ireland Census 1911 Transcription | Deborah102878 | |
| Ireland Census 1911 Transcription | Deborah102878 |
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Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Godfrey C. O'Donnell and SE5a, Palestine | Hugh57169 | |
| Godfrey O'Donnell commision | Hugh57169 | |
| Godfrey O'Donnell & downed plane | Hugh57169 | |
| Letter from the War Office | Hugh57169 | |
| B Company 6th Battalion Leinster Regiment | Hugh57169 | |
| 111 Sqn Daily Routine Orders | Hugh57169 | |
| Lt. G. C. O'Donnell | Hugh57169 | |
| Record of Flying Training | Hugh57169 | |
| Lt G.C.O'Donnell | Hugh57169 | |
| 111 Sqn Reunion | Hugh57169 | |
| Lt. O'Donnell & Cpl Knowles | Hugh57169 | |
| Albatross | Hugh57169 | |
| Distinguished Flying Cross | Vincent96527 |
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