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We remember Cecil Arthur Shadwell
We remember Cecil Arthur Shadwell
Timeline
Timeline
1894
1901
dates
Age 6
Source:9437443
31st March 1901
1901
location
8 Deacon Street, Swindon, Wiltshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9437443
31st March 1901
1911
dates
Age 16
Source:9437445
2nd April 1911
1911
employment
Engineering (Fitter) Part Student
Great Western Railway
Swindon, Wiltshire
United Kingdom
Source:9437445
2nd April 1911
1911
location
8 Deacon Street, Swindon, Wiltshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9437445
2nd April 1911
1914
dates
Age 19
Source:9437353
4th August 1914
1915
location
8 Deacon Street, Swindon, Wiltshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9437353
6th June 1915
1915
dates
Age 20
Source:9437353
7th June 1915
1915
employment
Fitter and Turner
Probably the Great Western Railway
Swindon, Wiltshire
United Kingdom
Source:9437353
7th June 1915
1915
enlistment
Possibly Swindon, Wiltshire
United Kingdom
Source:9437353
7th June 1915
1915
service
Air Force (RAF/RFC)
Air Mechanic 2
6120
Royal Flying Corps
114 Squadron
Source:9437353
7th June 1915 - 30th June 1916
1915
theatres
Indian Frontier :6g
Source:9437353
26th December 1915 - 16th August 1917
1916
service
Air Force (RAF/RFC)
Air Mechanic 1
6120
Royal Flying Corps
114 Squadron
Source:9437353
1st July 1916 - 31st March 1918
1917
theatres
Aden :6f
Source:9437353
10th November 1917 - 1st May 1919
1918
appointments
[Aircraft] Fitter General
Source:9437353
1st April 1918 - 11th December 1919
1918
service
Air Force (RAF/RFC)
Air Mechanic 1
6120
Royal Air Force
116 Squadron
Source:9437353
1st April 1918 - 31st July 1918
1918
service
Air Force (RAF/RFC)
Corporal Mechanic
6120
Royal Air Force
116 Squadron
Source:9437353
1st August 1918 - 31st December 1919
1918
dates
Age 24
Source:9437353
11th November 1918
1919
service
Air Force (RAF/RFC)
Corporal Fitter General
6120
Royal Air Force
116 Squadron
Source:9437353
1st January 1919 - 11th December 1919
1919
theatres
Indian Frontier :6g
Source:9437353
7th May 1919 - 20th October 1919
1919
dates
Age 21
Source:9437353
11th December 1919
1919
discharge
Source:9437353
11th December 1919
1919
location
8 Deacon Street, Swindon, Wiltshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9437353
12th December 1919
1925
marriage
Mildred E T Shadwell nee Dyer
Source:9437409
1925 - 1949
1925
dates
Age 30
Source:9437409
September 1925
1939
dates
Age 44
Source:9437426
September 1939
1939
location
Swindon Metropolitan Borough, Wiltshire
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9437426
September 1939
1949
dates
Age 54
Source:9437424
September 1949
1952
marriage
Ruth Esther Shadwell nee Bell
Source:9437427
1952 - March 1971
1952
dates
Age 57
Source:9437427
June 1952
1971
dates
Age 76
Source:9437434
March 1971
1971
dates
Age 77
Source:9437436
December 1971
1971
death
Not War Related
Cecil Arthur Shadwell died over 50 years after the ending of the Great War. He was 77.
Swindon Registration District, Wiltshire
United Kingdom
Source:9437436
December 1971
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Cecil Arthur |
| Initials | CA |
| Last Name | Shadwell |
| Source | 9437353 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Deacon Street, Swindon, Wiltshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1901 | |
| 8 Deacon Street, Swindon, Wiltshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| 8 Deacon Street, Swindon, Wiltshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 6th June 1915 | |
| 8 Deacon Street, Swindon, Wiltshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 12th December 1919 | |
| Swindon Metropolitan Borough, Wiltshire | United Kingdom | their own address | known September 1939 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Force (RAF/RFC) | 6120 | Royal Flying Corps | 114 Squadron | Air Mechanic 2 | |
| Air Force (RAF/RFC) | 6120 | Royal Flying Corps | 114 Squadron | Air Mechanic 1 | |
| Air Force (RAF/RFC) | 6120 | Royal Air Force | 116 Squadron | Air Mechanic 1 | |
| Air Force (RAF/RFC) | 6120 | Royal Air Force | 116 Squadron | Corporal Mechanic | |
| Air Force (RAF/RFC) | 6120 | Royal Air Force | 116 Squadron | Corporal Fitter General |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emma Jane Shadwell nee Berryman | mother | ||
| Arthur William L Shadwell | father |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mildred E T Shadwell nee Dyer | wife | 1925 | |
| Ruth Esther Shadwell nee Bell | wife | 1952 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh | Grey | Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915-06-07 | 5'5" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915-06-07 | Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
Communities
Communities
This person is not linked to any communities.
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| British Royal Air Force, Airmen's service records 1912-1939 Transcription | Keith22624 | |
| Royal Air Force Muster Roll 1918 Transcription | Keith22624 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Keith22624 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2005 Transcription | Keith22624 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2005 Transcription | Keith22624 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Keith22624 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Keith22624 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Keith22624 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Keith22624 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Death Recorded North Walsham Registration District, Norfolk | Keith22624 | |
| 1939 National Registration Act Records | Keith22624 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Air Force Cap Badge | Keith22624 |
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