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We remember Kenneth Shelton
We remember Kenneth Shelton
Timeline
Timeline
1893
sibling
Hilda Mary
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1893
1897
sibling
Lilian
Source:8813541
1897
1898
1900
sibling
Leslie
Source:8813541
1900
1901
location
Tavistock Street, Bedford
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9083059
1901
1903
sibling
Roy Alwyrce
Source:8813541
1903
1907
sibling
Alan
Source:8813541
1907
1908
sibling
Vera
Source:8813541
1908
1911
location
5 Sweyn Road, Cliftonville, Margate.
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8813541
April 1911
1915
service
British Army
2nd Lieutenant
East Kent Regiment
3rd Battalion
Source:9313884
14th August 1915
1915
commission
Regular
Source:8813549
15th August 1915
1916
service
British Army
Captain
Royal Flying Corps
54 Squadron
Source:9313873
1916 - 14th February 1918
1916
theatres
Balkans :2
Source:8813549
1916
service
British Army
East Kent Regiment (The Buffs)
3rd Battalion
Source:8813549
1918
death
Died of wounds
Died of injuries sustained in crash to trees due to low cloud and mist.
Marchelepot, Somme
France
Source:8813549
14th February 1918
burial
France
III, A 9
Source:8813549
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Kenneth |
| Initials | K |
| Last Name | Shelton |
| Source | 3998418 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Sweyn Road, Cliftonville, Margate. | United Kingdom | parents address | known April 1911 | |
| Tavistock Street, Bedford | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | East Kent Regiment (The Buffs) | 3rd Battalion | |||
| British Army | East Kent Regiment | 3rd Battalion | 2nd Lieutenant | ||
| British Army | Royal Flying Corps | 54 Squadron | Captain |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emmie Shelton | mother | ||
| Thomas Shelton | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hilda Mary | sister | 1893 | |
| Lilian | sister | 1897 | |
| Leslie | sister | 1900 | |
| Roy Alwyrce | brother | 1903 | |
| Alan | brother | 1907 | |
| Vera | sister | 1908 |
Media
Media
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Royal Flying Corps Cap BadgeA cap badge, similar to this, would have been worn by Capt K Shelton.Contributed by:
Alexander119331
Communities
Communities
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Royal Flying Corps (RFC), Royal Naval Air Service (RNAS), Royal Air Force (RAF), Women's Royal Air Force (WRAF)More about Royal Flying Corps (RFC), Royal Naval Air Service (RNAS), Royal Air Force (RAF), Women's Royal Air Force (WRAF)
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Skinners' School Boys Who Served in the First World WarMore about Skinners' School Boys Who Served in the First World War
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Bedford Modern School - Roll of Honour. IWM War Memorial Ref No. 7635More about Bedford Modern School - Roll of Honour. IWM War Memorial Ref No. 7635
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Bedford Modern School - List of Old Bedford Modernians serving in HM Forces 1914 - 1918.More about Bedford Modern School - List of Old Bedford Modernians serving in HM Forces 1914 - 1918.
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Skinners' School Roll of HonourMore about Skinners' School Roll of Honour
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Bedford Modern School - Eagle Magazine extractsMore about Bedford Modern School - Eagle Magazine extracts
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Alexander119331 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Alexander119331 | |
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Alexander119331 | |
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Alexander119331 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Alexander119331 | |
| British Royal Air Force, Officers' Service Records 1912-1920 Transcription | Alexander119331 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| London Gazette - Gazetted 2Lt, 3rd Bn, East Kent Regt, 1915 | Alexander119331 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
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| Christening Record | Richard106785 | |
| 1911 Census | Richard106785 | |
| Obituary | Richard106785 | |
| Commisssion | Richard106785 | |
| Leopard Report | Richard106785 | |
| RFC | Richard106785 | |
| Badge | Richard106785 | |
| Skinners School Leopard Magazine Obituary 1 | Richard106785 | |
| Skinners School Leopard Magazine Obituary 2 | Richard106785 | |
| Skinners School Leopard Magazine Obituary 3 | Richard106785 | |
| Royal Flying Corps Cap Badge | Alexander119331 |
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