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We remember John Lightfoot Trollope
We remember John Lightfoot Trollope
Timeline
Timeline
1890
sibling
Ruth M Trollope
Source:9194424
1890
1893
sibling
Clare M Trollope
Source:9194424
1893
1894
sibling
Mary Trollope
Source:9194424
1894
1897
1901
dates
Age 3
Source:9194424
31st March 1901
1901
location
Woodcote Dower House, Wallington, Surrey
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9194424
31st March 1901
1911
dates
Age 13
Source:9197372
2nd April 1911
1911
location
Rosehill School Park Road Banstead
United Kingdom
school/college address
Source:9197372
2nd April 1911
1915
dates
Age 19
Source:9197218
12th March 1915
1915
enlistment
Kingston, Surrey
United Kingdom
Source:9197218
12th March 1915
1915
service
British Army
Royal Engineers
Source:9197218
12th March 1915
1916
hospitalisation
Left hand and wrist amputated.
Hospital/Institution
Source:9197139
28th March 1916
1916
service
British Army
Corporal
76661
Royal Engineers
Motor Cyclists Dunstable Signal Depot
Source:9197207
16th June 1916
1916
service
Air Force (RAF/RFC)
Second Lieutenant
Royal Flying Corps
Source:9197139
17th June 1916 - 1st April 1918
1918
service
Air Force (RAF/RFC)
Captain
Royal Air Force
Source:9197176
1st April 1918
1918
location
Greenhayes, Banstead, Surrey
United Kingdom
Source:9197176
1st April 1918
1918
awards
Military Cross (MC)
British Award/Decoration
Source:9197139
13th May 1918
1918
internment
pow
Germany
Source:9197176
12th June 1918 - 10th October 1918
1926
marriage
Molly R Field
Source:9197156
1926
service
British Army
Second Lieutenant
Royal Air Force
Source:4497760
1958
death
Unknown
Was a prisoner of War and health suffered as a result, causing his retirement from the Air Force.
Hove, Sussex
United Kingdom
Source:9194429
Source:9197176
21st October 1958
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | John Lightfoot |
| Initials | JL |
| Last Name | Trollope, |
| Source | 9197139 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greenhayes, Banstead, Surrey | United Kingdom | known 1st April 1918 | ||
| Rosehill School Park Road Banstead | United Kingdom | school/college address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| Woodcote Dower House, Wallington, Surrey | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | Royal Air Force | Second Lieutenant | |||
| British Army | Royal Engineers | ||||
| British Army | 76661 | Royal Engineers | Motor Cyclists Dunstable Signal Depot | Corporal | |
| Air Force (RAF/RFC) | Royal Flying Corps | Second Lieutenant | |||
| Air Force (RAF/RFC) | Royal Air Force | Captain |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| MC | British Award/Decoration | |
| Military Cross (MC) | British Award/Decoration |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caroline L Trollope | mother | ||
| Howard W Trollope | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ruth M Trollope | sister | 1890 | |
| Clare M Trollope | sister | 1893 | |
| Mary Trollope | sister | 1894 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Molly R Field | wife | 1926 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh | Grey | Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1916-06-16 | 5'10" |
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Anne1202 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Jonathan101862 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Jonathan101862 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2005 Transcription | Jonathan101862 | |
| British Royal Air Force, Officers' Service Records 1912-1920 Transcription | Jonathan101862 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Jonathan101862 | |
| Surrey Recruitment Registers 1908-1933 Transcription | Jonathan101862 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Jonathan101862 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| The Aerodrome | Anne1202 | |
| Sunday 24 March 1918 We Lost 3,071 | Jonathan101862 | |
| John Lightfoot Trollope | Jonathan101862 | |
| The London Gazette | Jonathan101862 | |
| The London Gazette | Jonathan101862 | |
| The London Gazette | Jonathan101862 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Captain John Lightfoot Trollope of the RAF | Anne1202 |
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