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We remember Numa Joseph Sellier
We remember Numa Joseph Sellier
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Timeline
Timeline
1887
1911
location
Santa Louisa Estate, Gran Couva
Trinidad and Tobago
Source:8895946
May 1911
1915
dates
Age 28
Source:8891939
18th November 1915
1915
employment
Engineer
Source:8891939
18th November 1915
1915
enlistment
Source:8891939
18th November 1915
1915
service
British Army
Private
1839
King Edward's Horse
2nd Battalion
Source:8891939
18th November 1915
1916
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:8891939
29th June 1916 - 7th August 1917
1918
service
Air Force (RAF/RFC)
Air Mechanic 3rd Class
139295
Royal Flying Corps
Source:8891939
5th March 1918 - 31st March 1918
1918
service
Air Force (RAF/RFC)
Private 2nd Class
139295
Royal Air Force
Source:8891939
1st April 1918 - 24th September 1918
1918
discharge
Source:8891939
24th September 1918
education
BSc Science & Engineering
Glasgow University
United Kingdom
Source:8895946
1947
death
Trinidad and Tobago
Source:8895964
1947
burial
Port-of-Spain
Trinidad and Tobago
Source:8895964
sibling
Philippe Joseph
Source:8895946
sibling
Charles Joseph
Source:8895946
location
Glasgow University
United Kingdom
school/college address
Source:8895946
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Numa Joseph |
| Initials | NJ |
| Last Name | Sellier |
| Source | 8891939 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glasgow University | United Kingdom | school/college address | ||
| Santa Louisa Estate, Gran Couva | Trinidad and Tobago | known May 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 1839 | King Edward's Horse | 2nd Battalion | Private | |
| Air Force (RAF/RFC) | 139295 | Royal Flying Corps | Air Mechanic 3rd Class | ||
| Air Force (RAF/RFC) | 139295 | Royal Air Force | Private 2nd Class |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Silver War Badge | Honourable Discharge | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| mother | |||
| Alphonse Louis Sellier | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Philippe Joseph | brother | ||
| Charles Joseph | brother |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915-11-18 | 5'6" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915-11-18 | Roman Catholic |
Media
Media
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Together We Aspire, Together We AchieveTrinidad & Tobago flag and motto
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Royal Air Force Muster Roll 1918 Transcription | Deborah102878 | |
| British Royal Air Force, Airmen's service records 1912-1939 Transcription | Deborah102878 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Biography of Numa Joseph Sellier, Glasgow University | Deborah102878 | |
| Burial at Lapeyrouse Cemetery, Port-of-Spain, Trinidad | Deborah102878 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Together We Aspire, Together We Achieve | Deborah102878 |
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