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We remember Cyril John Towler
We remember Cyril John Towler
Timeline
Timeline
1895
sibling
Frank
Source:9470002
1895
1896
1902
sibling
Albert Dennis
Source:9470002
1902
1911
location
St Mildreds, Sutton Avenue, Seaford
United Kingdom
Source:9470002
2nd April 1911
1917
service
British Army
Royal West Kent Regiment
Source:4480783
28th March 1917
1918
service
British Army
Second Lieutenant
Royal West Kent Regiment attached RAF
Special Reserve
Source:9469806
13th May 1918 - 4th September 1918
service
British Army
Corporal
32343
Royal Engineers
Source:4480783
service
Air Force (RAF/RFC)
Second Lieutenant
Royal Air Force
41st Training Depot Station
Source:9469767
1918
death
Accidentally killed in flying accident.
Source:4480783
Source:9469806
4th September 1918
burial
Sussex
United Kingdom
2296
Source:9469767
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Cyril John |
| Initials | CJ |
| Last Name | Towler |
| Source | 9469766 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mildreds, Sutton Avenue, Seaford | United Kingdom | known 2nd April 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 32343 | Royal Engineers | Corporal | ||
| British Army | Royal West Kent Regiment | ||||
| Air Force (RAF/RFC) | Royal Air Force | 41st Training Depot Station | Second Lieutenant | ||
| British Army | Royal West Kent Regiment attached RAF | Special Reserve | Second Lieutenant |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frank Towler | father | ||
| Mary Jane | mother |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frank | brother | 1895 | |
| Albert Dennis | brother | 1902 |
Media
Communities
Communities
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Anne23518 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Anne23518 | |
| British Royal Air Force, Officers' Service Records 1912-1920 Transcription | Anne23518 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | John72644 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | John72644 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| London Gazette promotion to 2nd Lieutenant | Anne23518 | |
| Service Medal and Award Rolls | Anne23518 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Cyril John Towler | John72644 |
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