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We remember George Hedley Stainforth
We remember George Hedley Stainforth
Timeline
Timeline
1899
1918
service
British Army
Second Lieutenant
East Kent Regiment
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21st August 1918
1923
marriage
Gladys Imelda Hendy
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1923
1931
service
Air Force (RAF/RFC)
Flight Lieutenant
Royal Air Force
British Schneider Trophy team.
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1931
1942
dates
Age 43
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27th September 1942
1942
service
Air Force (RAF/RFC)
Wing Commander
Royal Air Force
89th Squadron
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27th September 1942
1942
death
Killed in Action
Ras Ghareb
Egypt
Source:9535611
Source:9535630
27th September 1942
burial
Egypt
7. C. 10.
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Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | George Hedley |
| Initials | GH |
| Last Name | Stainforth |
| Source | 4222749 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | East Kent Regiment | Second Lieutenant | |||
| Air Force (RAF/RFC) | Royal Air Force | British Schneider Trophy team. | Flight Lieutenant | ||
| Air Force (RAF/RFC) | Royal Air Force | 89th Squadron | Wing Commander |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Ellen Stainforth | mother | ||
| George Staunton Stainforth | father |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gladys Imelda Hendy | wife | 1923 |
Media
Media
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1931 Schneider Trophy teamFlight Lieutenant George Stainforth is fourth on the left. "This work created by the United Kingdom Government is in the public domain."
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Jonathan101862 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2005 Transcription | Jonathan101862 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| CWGC | Jonathan101862 | |
| George Stainforth | Jonathan101862 | |
| The London Gazette | Jonathan101862 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| 1931 Schneider Trophy team | Jonathan101862 |
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