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We remember William Coats Lindsey
We remember William Coats Lindsey
Timeline
Timeline
1893
sibling
Margaret Gladys Lindsey
Source:6641368
20th November 1893
1896
1901
dates
Age 4
Source:6641391
31st March 1901
1901
location
42 Borough Street, North Shields, Northumberland
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:6641391
31st March 1901
1911
dates
Age 15
Source:6641368
2nd April 1911
1911
location
2 Woodlands Terrace, South Shields, Co Durham
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:6641368
2nd April 1911
1912
service
British Army
Northumberland How Battery
Source:8449419
29th March 1912 - 30th November 1915
1915
enlistment
United Kingdom
Source:8449419
30th November 1915
1915
service
Air Force (RAF/RFC)
Air Mechanic 2nd Class
14115
Royal Flying Corps
Source:8449419
30th November 1915 - 1st June 1917
1917
service
Air Force (RAF/RFC)
Air Mechanic 1st Class
14115
British Army Royal Flying Corps
Source:8449419
6th June 1917 - 29th April 1918
1917
awards
Military Medal (MM)
British Award/Decoration
Source:6169358
November 1917
1918
service
Air Force (RAF/RFC)
Corporal Mechanic
14115
British Arny Royal Flying Corps
Source:8449419
29th April 1918
employment
Wireless Operator
Perry and Co
United Kingdom
Source:8449419
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:8449419
1945
death
Newcastle upon Tyne district
United Kingdom
Source:5517011
June 1945
Details
Details
Names
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Woodlands Terrace, South Shields, Co Durham | United Kingdom | parents address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| 42 Borough Street, North Shields, Northumberland | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | Northumberland How Battery | ||||
| Air Force (RAF/RFC) | 14115 | British Army Royal Flying Corps | Air Mechanic 1st Class | ||
| Air Force (RAF/RFC) | 14115 | British Arny Royal Flying Corps | Corporal Mechanic | ||
| Air Force (RAF/RFC) | 14115 | Royal Flying Corps | Air Mechanic 2nd Class |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Military Medal (MM) | British Award/Decoration |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| James Lindsey | father | ||
| Elizabeth Coats | mother |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Margaret Gladys Lindsey | sister | 20th November 1893 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915-11-30 | 5'11" |
Media
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| GRO Birth Index Transcript | Catherine17352 | |
| Certificate confirming registration of birth | Catherine17352 | |
| GRO Death Index | Catherine17352 | |
| Medla Roll: Military Medal | Catherine17352 | |
| 1911 Census Entry | Catherine17352 | |
| 1901 Census | Catherine17352 | |
| North Shields: Shields Daily News | Catherine17352 | |
| Baptism Register Holy Trinity Church, North Shields, Northumberland | Catherine17352 | |
| British Royal Air Force: AIrmen Service Records 1912-1939 | Catherine17352 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| William Coats Lindsey | Catherine17352 |
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