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We remember John Edward Prance
We remember John Edward Prance
Duplicate of J E Prance
Duplicate of John Edward Prance
Duplicate of John Edward Prance
Also remembered by 4 people
Timeline
Timeline
1884
1888
sibling
William C Prance
Source:9129519
1888
1890
sibling
Sidney Prance
Source:9129519
1890
1891
location
Chanters Road, Northam, Devon
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9129519
1891
1892
sibling
Reginald Prance
Source:9129520
1892
1894
sibling
Amy Prance
Source:9129520
1894
1896
sibling
Lionel Prance
Source:9129520
1896
1901
employment
Telegraph Messenger
Devon
United Kingdom
Source:9129520
1901
1901
location
2 Dorchester Terrace, Northam, Devon
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9129520
1901
1911
employment
Builders Joiner
Devon
United Kingdom
Source:9129521
1911
1911
location
Harbour Office, Cooper Street, Bideford, Devon
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9129521
1911
1914
service
British Army
Air Mechanic 2nd Class
2008
Royal Flying Corps
Source:8575764
30th October 1914
1914
enlistment
London
United Kingdom
Source:8575764
31st October 1914
1915
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:8575764
14th January 1915 - 12th March 1917
1915
service
British Army
Air Mechanic 1st Class
2008
Royal Flying Corps
Source:8575764
1st March 1915
1915
awards
Distinguished Conduct Medal (DCM)
British Award/Decoration
Source:8821672
8th June 1915
1915
service
British Army
Corporal
2008
Royal Flying Corps
Source:8575764
1st July 1915
1915
service
British Army
Sergeant
2008
Royal Flying Corps
Source:8575764
1st December 1915
1916
service
British Army
Flight Sergeant
2008
Royal Flying Corps
Source:8575764
1st April 1916
1917
marriage
Annie Wright
Source:8575764
4th January 1917
1917
service
British Army
Temporary Second Lieutenant
Royal Flying Corps
Source:9130118
28th November 1917
1918
death
Died from influenza.
Source:7199175
Source:9129516
24th June 1918
1918
children
Monica Joan Prance
Source:9129512
1918
burial
Devon
United Kingdom
Source:7199175
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | John Edward |
| Initials | JE |
| Last Name | Prance, |
| Source | 8821672 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Dorchester Terrace, Northam, Devon | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1901 | |
| Chanters Road, Northam, Devon | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1891 | |
| Harbour Office, Cooper Street, Bideford, Devon | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 2008 | Royal Flying Corps | Air Mechanic 2nd Class | ||
| British Army | 2008 | Royal Flying Corps | Air Mechanic 1st Class | ||
| British Army | 2008 | Royal Flying Corps | Corporal | ||
| British Army | 2008 | Royal Flying Corps | Sergeant | ||
| British Army | 2008 | Royal Flying Corps | Flight Sergeant | ||
| British Army | Royal Flying Corps | Temporary Second Lieutenant |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| DCM | British Award/Decoration | |
| Distinguished Conduct Medal (DCM) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monica Joan Prance | daughter | 1918 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth S | mother | ||
| Sidney Prance | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| William C Prance | brother | 1888 | |
| Sidney Prance | brother | 1890 | |
| Reginald Prance | brother | 1892 | |
| Amy Prance | sister | 1894 | |
| Lionel Prance | brother | 1896 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annie Wright | wife | 4th January 1917 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh | Brown | Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914-10-26 | 5'7" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914-10-26 | Congregationalist |
Media
Media
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Distinguished Conduct MedalDistinguished Conduct Medal, similar to the one which would have been awarded to John Prance.
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 | |
| British Royal Air Force, Airmen's service records 1912-1939 Transcription | Fife3190 | |
| British Royal Air Force, Officers' Service Records 1912-1920 Transcription | Fife3190 | |
| WWI Distinguished Conduct Medal Citations Transcription | Fife3190 | |
| Medal Index Cards Transcription | Fife3190 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Anne23518 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Trevor65535 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2005 Transcription | Trevor65535 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Trevor65535 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Trevor65535 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Trevor65535 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Trevor65535 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Distinguished Conduct Medal Citation | Anne23518 | |
| Under the Guns of the Red Baron | Trevor65535 | |
| RAF Story Vault | Trevor65535 | |
| Second Lieutenant | Trevor65535 | |
| Cross and Cockade | Trevor65535 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Distinguished Conduct Medal | Vincent96527 |
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We remember John Edward Prance
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