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We remember Bertram Joseph Venn
We remember Bertram Joseph Venn
Timeline
Timeline
1890
1914
service
British Army
Lance Corporal
937
Royal Engineers
Source:9164169
10th October 1914
1914
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:9164169
10th October 1914
1916
service
British Army
Second Lieutenant
Royal Engineers
Source:9164172
10th June 1916
marriage
Elfrida Constance Victoria
Source:9164177
service
British Army
Lance Corporal
70436
Royal Flying Corps
Source:4555476
service
Air Force (RAF/RFC)
Second Lieutenant
Royal Flying Corps
5th Training Squadron
Source:9164147
location
5, Alma Road-avenue, Clifton, Bristol
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9164177
1917
death
Died in hospital after aircraft crash whilst a pilot in training - error of judgement and hit fence which stopped his engine, fatally injured in attempted forced-landing afterwards
Castle Bromwich
United Kingdom
Source:9164158
Source:9164147
11th July 1917
burial
United Kingdom
Sec. F. Grave 356
Source:9164158
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Bertram Joseph |
| Initials | BJ |
| Last Name | Venn |
| Source | 4555476 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5, Alma Road-avenue, Clifton, Bristol | United Kingdom | their own address |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 70436 | Royal Flying Corps | Lance Corporal | ||
| British Army | 937 | Royal Engineers | Lance Corporal | ||
| British Army | Royal Engineers | Second Lieutenant | |||
| Air Force (RAF/RFC) | Royal Flying Corps | 5th Training Squadron | Second Lieutenant |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Susan | mother | ||
| Joseph Venn | father |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elfrida Constance Victoria | wife |
Media
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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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | R58235 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Ann39898 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Venn, B.J. (Bertram Joseph) [RAF StoryVault] | R58235 | |
| Second Lieutenant VENN, B J (CWGC) | R58235 | |
| Second Lieutenant Bertram Joseph Venn (Find a Grave) | R58235 | |
| MIC image (Ancestry) | R58235 | |
| LONDON GAZETTE, 9 JUNE, 1916 - Second Lieutenant | R58235 | |
| LONDON GAZETTE, 21 MAY, 1918 - Probate/notice | R58235 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Air Force | R58235 |
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