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We remember William George Stafford
We remember William George Stafford
Timeline
Timeline
1879
1898
enlistment
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1898
1915
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:4221695
8th November 1915
1916
awards
Distinguished Conduct Medal (DCM)
British Award/Decoration
Source:9316333
16th May 1916
1916
awards
Distinguished Conduct Medal (DCM)
British Award/Decoration
Source:4221695
30th May 1916
1917
awards
Military Cross (MC)
British Award/Decoration
Source:9316333
3rd June 1917
1917
awards
Military Cross (MC)
British Award/Decoration
Source:4221695
7th August 1917
1919
service
Air Force (RAF/RFC)
Lieutenant
Royal Air Force
Source:4221695
1st August 1919
service
Air Force (RAF/RFC)
Sergeant Major
22
Royal Flying Corps
No. 14 Squadron
Source:4221695
1928
death
Source:9316333
1928
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William George |
| Initials | WG |
| Last Name | Stafford |
| Source | 4221695 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Force (RAF/RFC) | 22 | Royal Flying Corps | No. 14 Squadron | Sergeant Major | |
| Air Force (RAF/RFC) | Royal Air Force | Lieutenant |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Distinguished Conduct Medal (DCM) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Distinguished Conduct Medal (DCM) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Military Cross (MC) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Military Cross (MC) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Media
Media
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Flt/Lt W G Stafford M C, D C MIn uniform back in Egypt after the 'Hejaz Expedition' 1916-17
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No 4 Section Balloon Detachment Royal EngineersNo 4 Section Balloon Detachment Royal Engineers on their return to Aldershot after service in China 17th August 1901. Spr Stafford is 2nd from right on the top rowContributed by:
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Communities
Communities
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A Contemptible Little Flying CorpsMore about A Contemptible Little Flying Corps
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| British Royal Air Force, Officers' Service Records 1912-1920 Transcription | Tim136771 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| A Contemptible Little Flying Corps | Tim136771 | |
| Flight Lieutenant W. G. Stafford | Tim136771 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Flt/Lt W G Stafford M C, D C M | Roger56848 | |
| No 4 Section Balloon Detachment Royal Engineers | Roger56848 | |
| Awards of W G Stafford | Roger56848 |
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